Assignment Overview Applying a particular theoretical approach to a case is always part of a larger context—in a general sense, who are the clients you are serving? What are the characteristics of the environment in which you work? Given that, what theoretical framework will work best?
Do you need flexibility, or a laser-sharp focus? In this assignment, you will have an opportunity to answer those questions. Do careful research and support your conclusions with relevant evidence. By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following CSWE EPAS competencies and behaviors: CSWE EPAS Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice. C4.GP.B: Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings.
Related assignment criterion: Explain the key components of ecological systems theory to apply to the assessment, intervention, and evaluation of a chosen case study.
CSWE EPAS Competency 6: Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. C6.GP.A: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies. Related assignment criteria:
Describe the benefits of an ecological systems perspective within the context of personal social work practice. CSWE EPAS Competency 7: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. C7.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of assessment data from clients and constituencies. Related assignment criteria: Assess a chosen character from the person-in-environment perspective. CSWE EPAS Competency 8: Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. C8.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies.
Related assignment criteria: Describe an intervention based on ecological systems theory that is applicable and relevant to a chosen character. CSWE EPAS
Competency 9: Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. C9.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes. Related assignment criteria: Evaluate a chosen intervention. Assignment Description In the Week 3 assignment, you identified and analyzed a specific developmental theory to apply to a case study from a chosen film.
In this assignment, you will build on the work you have done by analyzing ecological systems theory and deciding on an actual application from a person-in-environment perspective. As with last time, it is vital to support the application of your chosen theory with scholarly research in the Capella library. The following resources may be useful as you research and write your assignment: Social Work Bachelor’s Program Library Guide Links to an external site.. Evidence and APA Links to an external site.. Writing Center Links to an external site.. Assignment Instructions Make sure that you are introducing your chosen character and provide an explanation of their presenting problem from your chosen case study. The bullet points below correspond to grading criteria in the rubric.
You may also want to read the rubric to better understand the performance levels that relate to each grading criterion. For this assignment, complete the following: Explain the key components of ecological systems theory to apply to the assessment, intervention, and evaluation of your chosen case study. Which aspects ecological systems theory are the most applicable and relevant to your chosen case study? How can ecological systems theory be integrated into assessment, intervention, and evaluation for your chosen character from the case study? Make sure you cite appropriate and relevant scholarly and professional resources to support your explanation. Assess the chosen character from the person-in-environment perspective. For a person-in-environment perspective, you might want to ask yourself the following questions. What systems provide the client support? What systems may be hindering the client? Systems to consider include family, friends, work, social services, politics, religion, goods and services, and educational systems. Include your chosen character’s intersectionality in your assessment. Describe an intervention based on ecological systems theory that is applicable and relevant to the chosen character.
Discuss two short-term and two long-term goals for the client by applying systems theory to contextualize the appropriateness of your chosen intervention. Consider how to make the intervention appropriate for diverse clients. Make sure you cite appropriate and relevant scholarly and professional resources to support your intervention.
Evaluate the chosen intervention. Evaluate the strengths and limitations of the intervention from an ecological systems perspective. Describe the benefits of an ecological systems perspective within the context of personal social work practice. Note how this perspective can guide social work practice when engaging with diverse individuals and families. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.
Additional Requirements The assignment you submit is expected to meet the following requirements: Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting. Cited resources: A minimum of three scholarly sources. Most literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years. Length of paper: A minimum of four typed, double-spaced pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
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