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This document discusses basic concepts in social work, including definitions and key roles. It also explores various fields within social work, like administration, advocacy, aging, and child welfare. It covers the theoretical and applied aspects of social work.

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Lesson 5.1 Basic Concepts in Social Work Social workers improve social functioning and community life. 2 What concepts, activities, and perspectives are related to social work? 3 DEFINING SO...

Lesson 5.1 Basic Concepts in Social Work Social workers improve social functioning and community life. 2 What concepts, activities, and perspectives are related to social work? 3 DEFINING SOCIAL WORK Social Work often seen as a profession that involves visiting low-income communities 4 DEFINING SOCIAL WORK Social Work Social work is a practice-based discipline that promotes change, development, and empowerment. 5 DEFINING SOCIAL WORK Four Roles That Define Social Work 1. Enabling or facilitating change 2. Helping people or social institutions 3. Establishment of professional linkage 4. Resource generation and allocation 6 What does a social worker do in your community? Are their responsibilities in line with the definition of social work? 7 BASIC CONCEPTS OF SOCIAL WORK Social Service public or privately-funded service to help groups through programs 8 BASIC CONCEPTS OF SOCIAL WORK Social Action redistribution of power and resources to empower the community 9 BASIC CONCEPTS OF SOCIAL WORK Social Movement long-term advocacy to bring about social change 10 FIELDS IN SOCIAL WORK Administration and Management involved in ensuring that the delivery of social services are in line with social policy 11 FIELDS IN SOCIAL WORK Advocacy and Community Organization advocates or champions for social justice rights 12 FIELDS IN SOCIAL WORK Aging ensures that needs of older adults are met aging with dignity 13 FIELDS IN SOCIAL WORK Child Welfare safety and positive growth for children and youth safety and positive growth for children and youth 14 FIELDS IN SOCIAL WORK Developmental Disabilities helps families with developmentally- challenged children living with some degree of independence 15 FIELDS IN SOCIAL WORK Healthcare help families seek medical and health support help families seek medical and health support 16 FIELDS IN SOCIAL WORK International Social Work collaboration with governments and agencies across the world 17 FIELDS IN SOCIAL WORK Justice and Corrections work in courts, women and children protection, police departments, and correctional facilities 18 FIELDS IN SOCIAL WORK Mental Health and Clinical Social Work mental health services in both urban and rural settings 19 FIELDS IN SOCIAL WORK Public Welfare providing services and programs, particularly in terms of income and monetary support (e.g., conditional cash transfer) 20 Can fields in social work overlap? Explain your answer through relevant examples. 21 Social work is a practice-based discipline that promotes social change, development, and empowerment among people and communities. Social service refers to a type of publicly-funded or private service that caters to disadvantaged or vulnerable groups. Social action refers to the ability of people, ideally led by social workers, to redistribute power and resources to empower the community. 22 A social movement is a long-term advocacy participated by members of the community who have committed to work hard in bringing about social change. Social workers may be involved in various fields, including healthcare, child protection, justice and corrections, public welfare, and mental health. 23 Lesson 5.2 Goals and Scope of Social Work Social work, as a profession, aims to help people who experience disadvantages cope with challenges. 25 Why is there a need to understand social work? 26 GOALS AND SCOPE OF SOCIAL WORK Challenges occur at different levels of society. Social work aims to help individuals, groups, and communities cope with the challenges they face. 27 GOALS OF SOCIAL WORK Social work seeks to develop people and communities. Social work has three distinguishing goals. 28 GOALS OF SOCIAL WORK 1. The Goal on Caring focuses on the well-being or welfare and comfort of the individual or community 29 GOALS OF SOCIAL WORK 2. The Goal on Curing involves treating people covers the helping techniques facilitates the participation of the clients in the helping process 30 GOALS OF SOCIAL WORK 3. The Goal on Changing the active participation of social workers in social reforms improvement of the social services and quality of life 31 SCOPE OF SOCIAL WORK addresses various conditions in the society ranges from child development to interventions for people in need 32 SCOPE OF SOCIAL WORK Child Development Social Work connecting families in need with services and monitoring the well-being of children 33 SCOPE OF SOCIAL WORK Medical Social Work health and wellness needs issues related to mental health, aging, healthcare, etc. 34 SCOPE OF SOCIAL WORK Clinical Social Work focuses on mental health concerns and emotional and behavioral disturbances 35 SCOPE OF SOCIAL WORK Social Work Administration and Management focuses on the macro-level issues and planning clear knowledge and understanding of social services, human behavior, and social problems 36 SCOPE OF SOCIAL WORK International Social Work improvement of well-being across countries international collaboration 37 SCOPE OF SOCIAL WORK Social Work as Community Organization helps the communities to function assessments and referrals to resources 38 SCOPE OF SOCIAL WORK Women’s Welfare attends to the well-being of women promotion of gender equality since women’s rights are human rights 39 SCOPE OF SOCIAL WORK Crisis Intervention helps struggling individuals cope with significant traumas provides support and guidance to clients who experience acute mental crisis 40 SCOPE OF SOCIAL WORK Criminal Justice helping the poor and the oppressed protect their rights understands the laws and regulations on criminal justice 41 UNIT 8: LESSON 1 BASIC CONCEPTS AND GOALS OF COMMUNICATION Communication is an important part of human life. 43 Identify the goals and scope of communication (HUMSS_DIASS 12-Ih-28). 44 Discuss the meaning and nature of communication. Describe the different goals and scope of communication. 45 Why is it important to know the goal or purpose of communication? 46 WHAT IS COMMUNICATION? Definition of Communication “Social interaction through messages (Fiske 2011, 2).” 47 WHAT IS COMMUNICATION? Definition of Communication The definition is still a subject of debate. How should communication be defined? 48 WHAT IS COMMUNICATION? Definition of Communication involves transmission of signs and codes How should communication be defined? 49 WHAT IS COMMUNICATION? Definition of Communication signs — symbols, objects, or behaviors that signify meaning 50 WHAT IS COMMUNICATION? Definition of Communication codes — systems that determine how signs should go together 51 WHAT IS COMMUNICATION? Two Schools in Communication Studies 1. Sees communication as the transmission of messages 1. Sees communication as the production and exchange of meanings 52 What is communication? 53 GOALS OF COMMUNICATION To inform give people facts and information 54 GOALS OF COMMUNICATION To inform mass media electronic mass media public speaking (e.g., teaching) 55 GOALS OF COMMUNICATION To request asking for something to be done asking/requesting; applicable also in conversations 56 GOALS OF COMMUNICATION To persuade convincing people to adopt, change, or maintain beliefs, values, and behaviors 57 GOALS OF COMMUNICATION To persuade evident in advertisements and speeches 58 GOALS OF COMMUNICATION To build relationships Communication develops friendships, relationships, and partnerships. 59 Why is communication important to members of the society? 60 SCOPE OF COMMUNICATION Intrapersonal Communication thoughts about one’s self 61 SCOPE OF COMMUNICATION Interpersonal Communication conversations with close friends and families 62 SCOPE OF COMMUNICATION Organizational Communication communication within formal, organizational settings 63 SCOPE OF COMMUNICATION Public Speaking communication to a large audience 64 SCOPE OF COMMUNICATION Mass Media communicating to the public 65 Lesson 8.2 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION Communication processes have varying intentions and goals, but all must uphold and recognize the values of communication. 67 Discuss the core values of communication (HUMSS_DIASS 12-Ih- 30). 68 Identify and understand the core values of communication. 69 What is the relevance of knowing the core values of communication? 70 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION Different values that must be observed when engaging in any kind of communication activity 1. media freedom 2. media equality 3. media diversity 4. truth and information quality 5. social order and social solidarity 6. cultural order 7. media accountability 71 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION 1. MEDIA FREEDOM right to express ideas, beliefs, and views about the world important for any democratic society 72 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION 1. MEDIA FREEDOM right to research and have enough information absence of censorship 73 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION 1. MEDIA FREEDOM FREEDOM IS NOT ABSOLUTE People still must follow natural, divine, criminal, civil, statutory, or common law. 74 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION 2. MEDIA EQUALITY no special favor by the media for those in power/position able to express criticism 75 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION 2. MEDIA EQUALITY linked to media diversity → must be nondiscriminatory access of information must be available to all 76 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION 3. MEDIA DIVERSITY opens an opportunity for the marginalized and the powerless to express their ideas and sentiments 77 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION 3. MEDIA DIVERSITY There is media diversity when there are: different media firms and producers varying genres, style, taste, and format 78 Why is it important to have equality and diversity in the media? 79 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION 4. TRUTH AND INFORMATION QUALITY Benefits of truth and quality information : informed and skilled people basis for democratic decision-making critical thinking 80 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION 5. SOCIAL ORDER AND SOLIDARITY Media must educate the people of their differences and similarities to lessen conflict. 81 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION 5. SOCIAL ORDER AND SOLIDARITY provides communication among groups gives attention to the minority and disadvantaged individuals and groups 82 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION 6. CULTURAL ORDER provides information to the people about culture and subcultures of the society 83 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION 7. MEDIA ACCOUNTABILITY being responsible for one’s action 84 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION 7. MEDIA ACCOUNTABILITY Media practitioners are responsible for what they share, publish, talk about, post, or produce. 85 CORE VALUES OF COMMUNICATION 7. MEDIA ACCOUNTABILITY Media practitioners must know how to face consequences of their errors. 86 Lesson 8.3 PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION Miscommunication and confusion can be avoided when one follows the principles of communication. 88 Demonstrate comprehension of the principles of communication (HUMSS_DIASS 12-Ih-29). 89 Identify the principles of communication. Apply the principles of communication. 90 What is the relevance of the principles of communication to everyday conversations? 91 PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION Communication is a two-way process. Principles of communication → essential to achieve effective communication Avoid conflict, miscommunication, misunderstandings, confusion, and misinterpretation of the message. 92 PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION 1. PRINCIPLE OF CLARITY MESSAGE - understandable and recognizable by the receiver Sender may adjust to the level of comprehension of the receiver 93 PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION 2. PRINCIPLE OF ATTENTION sender and receiver should focus on the communication process both must listen and pay ATTENTION to each other 94 PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION 2. PRINCIPLE OF ATTENTION avoids missed detail of the message avoids misinterpretation when not focused 95 What does the principle of clarity say about communication? 96 PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION 3. PRINCIPLE OF FEEDBACK reaction of the receiver to the message of the sender gesture, answer, question, or evaluation necessary for clarification and ensure understanding 97 How does feedback help improve the communication between two persons? 98 PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION 4. PRINCIPLE OF INFORMALITY necessary when the communication process needs an environment that is relaxed and friendly 99 PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION 4. PRINCIPLE OF INFORMALITY change the tone of the voice to a more friendly one adjust the choice of words that will fit to the receiver of the message 10 PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION 5. PRINCIPLE OF CONSISTENCY repetition of message → meaning should not be altered different or inconsistent meaning of the message → confusion and misinterpretations 10 PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION 7. PRINCIPLE OF ADEQUACY message → complete, satisfactory, and sufficient avoid too little or too much details 10 Lesson 8.4 Basic Elements of Communication Process Miscommunication occurs when something goes wrong in one or more elements of the communication process. 10 How can an understanding of the basic elements of the communication process help people communicate effectively? 10 Basic Elements of Communication Process 10 Basic Elements of Communication Process Communication two-way process system of transferring information or ideas basic elements include sender or source, message, encoding, communication channel, decoding, receiver, feedback, and noise 10 Basic Elements of Communication Process 1. Sender originator: where the information comes from 10 Basic Elements of Communication Process 2. Message verbal or nonverbal the idea or information the receiver must know 10 Basic Elements of Communication Process 3. Encoding presenting the idea or information using symbols or characters creation of meaning for the receiver 11 Basic Elements of Communication Process 4. Communication Channel pathway of the message from the source or sender to the receiver 111 Basic Elements of Communication Process 4. Communication Channel Types of communication channel: ○ auditory ○ olfactory ○ visual ○ tactile ○ electronic 11 Basic Elements of Communication Process 5. Receiver the one who receives the message creates meaning out of the encoded message of the sender 11 Basic Elements of Communication Process 6. Decoding process of giving meaning to the message 11 Basic Elements of Communication Process 6. Decoding Humans decode a message based on the following: ○ prior knowledge ○ biases ○ belief system ○ norms ○ values ○ culture 11 Basic Elements of Communication Process 7. Feedback response of the receiver to the sender or source can be a gesture or a clarificatory question 11 Basic Elements of Communication Process 8. Noise interruption within the communication process can be internal or external 11 Basic Elements of Communication Process 8. Noise internal noise: headache, physiological issues, anxiety external noise: loud noise outside, emergency, loss of internet connection 11 What are the usual noises that one can encounter in a virtual classroom setting? 11 The communication process is the system of transferring information or ideas from a sender to a receiver. The source or sender is the origin of the message. It is shaped by the source to convey the intended meaning to the receiver through encoding. 12 Decoding is the process of creating meaning and interpreting. This is done by the receiver of the message. Feedback is the response of the receiver based on the interpretation of the message. Miscommunication or misinterpretation may occur if there is noise during the communication process. 12

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