The process recording serves as the primary format for integrating social work theory and practice and for discussing field agency questions and concerns. Special emphasis is placed on the selection of micro, mezzo and macro explanatory and change theories and how to apply this knowledge and develop the skills associated with each for application to the student s field of practice, agency populations, clients presenting problems, and agency service delivery system. Following is the schedule for class topics. Each student will take select one theory to study. References for each theory are provided for the presenter s research.
All references are on reserve in the library.
The instructor will provide the student with a very brief outline of material to prepare for a ten to fifteen minute oral presentation to the class, which consists of a statement of the main premise of the theory and concepts selected by the instructor. The student provides a 1-2 page outline to distribute to the class for the oral presentation and to assist the class in developing a brief theoretical reference guide for their professional library. Following the presentation of the theory, the class will read the dialogue column in new or old process recordings. Please note that some theories may not apply to the process recording under review and might need to be discussed in abstract terms because they do not apply to the field of practice, population, program, service delivery system or the presenting problem. In addition, each seminar will plan additional activities each week that meet the learning needs of that section.