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Ann L. Pulkkinen
T SOCW 511
Tacoma Campus
Foundation knowledge and skills for direct practice with individuals, families, and groups. Covers assessment, development of treatment plans based on theory and assessment information, goal-setting skills, and selection of appropriate interventions. Offered: A.
Class description
TSOCW-511 is the second of a two-quarter course sequence providing foundation knowledge and skills in direct practice with individuals, families, and groups. This course focuses on students developing working knowledge of broad perspectives (ecological, strengths-based, empowerment) and specific empirically-based theoretical models of practice. Students begin developing expertise in intervention selection, planning, and evaluation of micro systems (e.g. individuals, couples, families and small groups) with primary focus on individuals and families. Mastery of the application of microskills learned in Practice I is achieved through practicing assessment, goal setting and interventions using the selected theoretical models. The course focuses on empirically-based approaches to direct services intervention, emphasizing various theoretical approaches to practice. The class also addresses monitoring the impact of interventions; and appropriate evaluation strategies.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
The instructor will use a variety of instructional methods including short lectures, large and small group exercises, discussions, individual activities. Four groups of students, each assigned to a particular theory category, will present to the class and lead scenario practice and discussion.
Recommended preparation
This class is condensed into eight sessions. Therefore, students are encouraged to read text Chapters 1,2& 3 before the first class. Success in this course relies heavily upon students' understanding of the microskills taught in T SOCW 510 Social Work Practice I. Students are encouraged to refer back to that textbook and the accompanying reference CD. Students who have had prior classes in social work or psychological theory will benefit from re-acquainting themselves with those texts.
Class assignments and grading
Students will work with their assigned group to develop a presentation and scenario that demonstrates a category of theory. Class participation will be very important because students will be expected to apply learning from assigned readings and from the demonstration to practice application of micro skills typical of each theory group. The final exam will be in-class application of theory to practice.
Requirement Due Date Points Possible Application of Theory Exam August 8 in class 40 Group Theory Presentation Syllabus by topic 30 Class participation Every class 30
