Social work Chapter 4 Generalist
Practice and Introductory Theory
Questions and Answers.
What is generalist practice? -
\Provides a contemporary approach for meeting the purpose of social work. considers
the interplay of personal and collective issues and works with a variety of human
systems.. societies, communities, neighborhoods, complex organizations, formal
groups, informal groups, families and individuals- to create changes which maximize
social function
To help conceptualize the role of social workers CSWE defined the foundation
programs objectives as follows.. -
\1. Apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional social practice. 2.
Understand the value base of the profession and its ethical standards and principles,
and practice, accordingly. 3. Practice without discrimination and with respect,
knowledge, and skills related to clients' age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity,
family structure, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex and sexual
orientation. 4. Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination
and apply strategies of advocacy and social change that advance social and economic
justice. 5. Understand and interpret the history of the social change that advance social
and economic justice. B6. Apply the knowledge and skills of generalist social work
practice with systems of all sizes. M6. Apply the knowledge and skills of generalist
social work perspective to practice with systems of all sizes. 7. Use theoretical
frameworks supported by empirical evidence to understand individual development and
behavior across the life span and the interactions among individuals and between
individuals and families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Analyze, formulate, and influence social policies.
9. Evaluate research studies, apply research findings to practice, and evaluate their own
practice interventions.
10. Use communication skills differentially across client populations, colleagues, and
communities.
11. Use supervision and consultation appropriate to social work practice.
12. Function within the structure of organizations and service delivery systems and seek
necessary organizational change.
In generalist practice, what are the four systems the social worker is involved in? -
\client system
change agent system
action system
target system
Practice and Introductory Theory
Questions and Answers.
What is generalist practice? -
\Provides a contemporary approach for meeting the purpose of social work. considers
the interplay of personal and collective issues and works with a variety of human
systems.. societies, communities, neighborhoods, complex organizations, formal
groups, informal groups, families and individuals- to create changes which maximize
social function
To help conceptualize the role of social workers CSWE defined the foundation
programs objectives as follows.. -
\1. Apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional social practice. 2.
Understand the value base of the profession and its ethical standards and principles,
and practice, accordingly. 3. Practice without discrimination and with respect,
knowledge, and skills related to clients' age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity,
family structure, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex and sexual
orientation. 4. Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination
and apply strategies of advocacy and social change that advance social and economic
justice. 5. Understand and interpret the history of the social change that advance social
and economic justice. B6. Apply the knowledge and skills of generalist social work
practice with systems of all sizes. M6. Apply the knowledge and skills of generalist
social work perspective to practice with systems of all sizes. 7. Use theoretical
frameworks supported by empirical evidence to understand individual development and
behavior across the life span and the interactions among individuals and between
individuals and families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Analyze, formulate, and influence social policies.
9. Evaluate research studies, apply research findings to practice, and evaluate their own
practice interventions.
10. Use communication skills differentially across client populations, colleagues, and
communities.
11. Use supervision and consultation appropriate to social work practice.
12. Function within the structure of organizations and service delivery systems and seek
necessary organizational change.
In generalist practice, what are the four systems the social worker is involved in? -
\client system
change agent system
action system
target system
