| Summary: | What is social work? Social workers' definitions. NASW practice sections. Brief history of social work. Classical theorists - Durkheim, Weber, Freud. II. Critical analysis of theory: what are theories? How to evaluate a theory for specific applicability in social work practice. III. Orienting theories: used to explain behavior and root causes of problems; contribution to practice model design; Social Constructivist Theory; Systems Theory; psychodynamic theories: Drive Psychology, Ego Psychology, Object Relations, Self Psychology; Attachment Theory. IV. Practice theories: used to explain and predict behavior and potential problems; Guide Intervention and practice models: Behavior Theory, Crisis Theory; Cognitive Theory; Empowerment Theory; Family Theories. V. Social work practice framework: reflects social workers' individual practice styles; characteristics of effective framework. VI. Social work ethics & standards: NASW code of ethics; Loewenberg & Dolgoff Ethical Principles screen.
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