week 2 Assignment theory and clinical practice

To Prepare

• Select and focus on one of four case studies listed in the Learning Resources. You will use this same case study throughout the course.
• Complete the Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study Worksheet found in the Learning Resources. Keep this Worksheet as the first entry for your Theories Study Guide compilation that you will submit in Week 11.

By Day 7

Submit your completed Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study Worksheet. When completing the Worksheet, do the following:

Comparing Individual-Related and Structural/Cultural-Related Theories

All theories, more or less, can be dissected into different dimensions. In other words, all theories will tell you something about the focus or unit of analysis. It will identify the major or key concepts. It will also point to the definition and the cause of the problem. This would then guide how the social worker assesses and intervenes because the theory will also articulate the role of the social worker and how change occurs.

Use this handout for the Week 2 Discussion. Select a theory that focuses on the individual and a theory that focuses on the structural or cultural level. Fill out the table to help you complete your Discussion.

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