E. Issues in the Use of Theory
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1. PREPARATION/ENGAGEMENT PHASE [Back]

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EMOTIONAL

  

IDEOLOGICAL
  • Performance anticipation/anxiety
  • Previous emotional experiences in general
  • Re-activation of old personal struggles
  • Connection to existing personal problems or needs
  • Subjective response to client needs and problems
  • Security and credibility
  
  • Assess current attitudes and political views toward clients and social problems
  • Identification of relevant personal values and religious beliefs
  • Exposure to professional ethics
  • Personal expectations
  • Identify/explore case related value issues
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INDIVIDUAL/GROUP
TEACHING-LEARNING   ACTIVITIES:
Design and carry out activities related to all these four areas
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CONCEPTUAL

  

BEHAVIORAL
  • Initial social problem, research & human development knowledge
  • Understanding of social work process stages
  • Information on agency programs and structures
  • Agency policies and procedures
  • Understanding of student expectations
  • Initial exposure to methods and techniques
  
  • Level of social skills from life experience
  • Level of work skills from previous employment
  • System/entry/negotiation skills
  • Professional role behaviors
  • Initials communication and interviewing skills
  • Assertive and expressive behaviors
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First Level Integration of Theory with Practice in Fieldwork