SOCW6351 2020 MAY Week 1 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

SOCW6351 Social Policy, Welfare, and Change

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Student Introduction Video              

For this ungraded assignment, record a 2- to 3-minute video introducing yourself to your colleagues. Your video should include:

Your name         

Your geographic location             

An explanation of how you have used theory and practice before           

An explanation of what you hope to gain from this course, in terms of social work policy              

An explanation of how you think policy will influence your social               work practice    

Post your video by Day 3.

To upload your media to this discussion thread, use the Kaltura Media option from the mashup tool drop-down menu. Refer to the Kaltura Media Uploader area in the course navigation menu for more information about how to upload media to the course.

Respond by Day 5 to at least two colleagues with a thoughtful question or suggestion..

Note: While this introduction video is an ungraded assignment that will not be calculated into your final grade, it is required.

DQ2 Micro vs. Macro Practice

Post by Day 4 an explanation of the dichotomy between micro and macro practice. Describe how micro practice has come to dominate the social work profession.

Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

Read a selection of your colleagues' posts.

Respond by Day 6 to at least two colleagues.

Support your response with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

Return to this Discussion to read the responses to your initial post.

Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.