Assignments

WK-10

Discussion: Theories of Life-Span Development

For this Assignment, you discuss theories of life-span development by evaluating a theory that seems especially relevant to you and your role as a social worker. Select a theory of life-span development to address in this Discussion. This may be a theory described in the resources of this course, or you may select a theory based on personal research. Locate at least one scholarly resource (not included in the course resources) that addresses the theory you selected

Discussion in which you analyze the theory of life-span development that you selected. Summarize the theory; then, identify the strengths and weaknesses of this theory, especially as it relates to social work practice. Explain one way you might apply the theory to your social work practice.

Life Span Interview

Submit a 3- to 5-page paper in which you provide a narrative analysis of the Life Span Interview you completed. The paper should:

· Provide a chronological history of the individual’s major life experiences.

· Identify specific biological, psychological and sociological influences that shaped the individual’s experience.

· Analyze the individual’s experiences by applying theory and concepts learned throughout both HBSE courses.

· Provide your reflection of the experience, both in interviewing the individual and analyzing their narrative.

· Explain what you learned and how you will apply this to future social work practice.

References:

THE HERO(INE) ON A JOURNEY: A POSTMODERN CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE.

Authors:

Dybicz, Phillip 1 (AUTHOR)  [email protected]

Source:

Journal of Social Work Education . Spring/Summer2012, Vol. 48 Issue 2, p267-283. 17p.

‘Polyphonic’ welfare: Luhmann's systems theory applied to modern social work.

Authors:

Villadsen, Kaspar 1 (AUTHOR)

Source:

International Journal of Social Welfare . Jan2008, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p65-73. 9p. 1 Diagram.

WK-11

For this Discussion, review "Working With People With Disabilities: The Case of Lester."Consider the systems with which Lester Johnson, the client, interacts. Think about ways you might apply a systems perspective to his case. Also, consider the significance of the systems perspective for social work in general.

Systems Perspective and Social Change

Post a Discussion in which you explain how multiple systems interact to impact individuals. Explain how you, as a social worker, might apply a systems perspective to your work with Lester Johnson. Finally, explain how you might apply a systems perspective to social work practice.

References:

Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2019). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

· Chapter 1, "Introduction to Human Behavior and the Social Environment" (pp. 1-44)

· Plummer, S. -B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Foundation year. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader]. "Working With People With Disabilities: The Case of Lester" (pp. 31–33)