Overview

This topic examines social work theories of and practice with collectivities, especially with communities and groups. Grounded in social work's values commitment to social justice and human rights, the topic explores contemporary concepts and theories to develop an integrated conceptual framework to inform working with communities and groups. Multiple examples … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Explore links between social work practice with communities and with small groups
  • Increase your familiarity with methods used with small group systems and social work at a community level, recognising the commonalities of principles and techniques as well as areas of more specialised knowledge and skill
  • Introduce you to further models of social work practice
  • Orient you to the benefits of working with clients through community practice and through the use of small groups
  • Develop your skills and confidence in working with communities and groups

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Critically analyse groups and communities
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Apply community development perspectives, principles and processes, roles and skills
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Apply group work perspectives, theoretical concepts and processes, roles and skills
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Critically reflect on own participation in groups

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