Social Worker as Researcher Integrating Research with Advocacy

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1 Instructor s Manual and Test Bank for Social Worker as Researcher Integrating Research with Advocacy First Edition prepared by Tina Maschi Fordham University Robert Youdin Fordham University Samantha L. Sutfin, MSW Fordham University Caitlin Simpson, LSW, CADC Fordham University Pearson Education Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco Upper Saddle River Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London Madrid Milan Munich Paris Montreal Toronto Delhi Mexico City Sao Paulo Sydney Hong Kong Seoul Singapore Taipei Tokyo

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3 Chapter 1 Social Work Research and Evaluation Foundations in Human Rights and Social Justice CHAPTER SUMMARY In pursuit of new possibilities and to help create a better world, research and evaluation strategies for practice have been a common thread woven throughout social work history. Since the beginning of the profession, research in the form of the scientific method has been used to understand individual and social problems and to guide, assess, and intervene with underserved populations, especially the poor (Zimbalist, 1977). Social work has been touted as a human rights profession mostly based on a shared value system with human rights philosophies and the use of practices to enhance human and community well-being and fairness in society. From a human rights framework, social work research and evaluation is a quaternary intervention level and has an essential role in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Social workers knowledge of human rights philosophies and documents can be used to inform all phases of the research and evaluation process. A review of social work history reveals a profession that has undergone a process of integrating scientific inquiry with humanistic values and passionate action. Social work research has periods of convergence and divergence and tension with practice. The recognition of this creative tension is a first step in the process towards a peaceful and longstanding union. Eleanor Roosevelt (1958) in her speech to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, at the United Nations in New York on March 27, 1958 suggests where and how we might approach our practice contexts both large and small towards evidence-based reforms. She said: Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home - so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. Yet they are the world of the individual person; the neighborhood he lives in; the school or college he attends; the factory, farm, or office where he works. Such are the places where every man, woman, and child seeks equal justice, equal opportunity, equal dignity without discrimination. Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerted citizen action to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world. CORE COMPETENCIES IN THIS CHAPTER Competencies in bold are addressed significantly in this chapter. Professional Identity Ethical Critical Thinking Diversity in Human Rights & Justice Research Based Human Behavior Policy Contexts Engage, Assess, Intervene, Evaluate 1

4 CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Articulate how human rights and social justice inform social work research and evaluation. Articulate how research can be used to inform practice and practice to inform research Demonstrate a beginning understanding as to how research can be used to inform policy practice. Identify ways in which social work research and evaluation has historically advanced human rights and social justice principles. SUGGESTED DISCUSSION PROMPTS 1. In your opinion, how effective is social work research as a tool to advance human rights and social justice? 2. What role does scientific inquiry have in social work practice? 3. In your view, what facilitates or creates barriers to the integration of social work research and practice? What role, if any, does social workers' anxiety and/or confidence about research play? 4. What social work historical events are particularly meaningful for professional identify development among social workers? 5. What are at least two ways that social work research and evaluation has been (or can be) used for the development or improvement of policies. SUGGESTED CHAPTER ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS 1. As part of an in-class exercise, please complete the research competence survey. Tally your results. Discuss the findings in class 2. In a large group, students share the first thoughts or feelings that come to mind about social work research or about taking a social work research course/ 3. Have students meet in dyads to interview each other (What is your name? What is your current field internship or social work job? What did you get choose social work? Thoughts and feelings about taking a research course? Have each group introduce one another to the rest of the class. SUGGESTED TEACHING TIPS This is the first session. It is helpful to use ice-breaking activities to help relax students who are often anxious about learning about research. 2

5 Test Bank The following assessment has been created for in-class use. This assessment is available through Pearson s MyTest website allowing for easy access for creating your own tests. This assessment is also offered in a Blackboard/Angel/D2L/WebCT package. Please contact your local Pearson sales representative to learn about the options available. Visit Multiple Choice Questions 25 per chapter Essay Questions 5 per chapter Instructors, to access the full Test Bank, please download the complete Instructor s Manual and Test Bank at

6 GET CONNECTED WITH MYSOCIALWORKLAB FOR CHAPTER 1 MySocialWorkLab is a dynamic website that provides a wealth of resources geared to help students develop and master the skills articulated in CSWE s core competencies and improve their grades in their Social Work courses. Learning Experiences with MySocialWorkLab The following chart provides suggested activities students can do to enhance their understanding and mastery of the skills and competencies learned in this chapter. Core Competency Videos Skill Addressed Type of assessment available in the Lab Core Competency Video on Policy : Participating in policy changes Policy 2 multiple choice questions related to the video Core Competency Video on Professional Identity: Advocating for the client Professional identity 3 multiple choice questions related to the video Core Competency Video on Research-Based : Engaging in Research Informed Research Based 2 multiple choice questions related to the video Core Competency Video on Human Rights: Advocating for Human Rights and Social Justice Human Rights and Justice 3 multiple choice questions related to the video Additional Assignments 1. Watch the core competency video on human rights and justice entitled advocating for human rights and social justice. After viewing it, write or discuss in small groups how research can be used to inform practice. 2. Watch the core competency video on research-based practice, in small group discussion in class or via an online course management system, describe at least two ways that you can use research to inform practice. 9

7 Creating an Assignment using the MySearchLab Tool By using the MySearchLab component of MySocialWorkLab, students can access a variety of search engines, resources, and articles that can help them develop their understanding as well as their research abilities. Have students research one or more of the following key terms. A suggested assignment follows. The following are key terms and concepts found within this chapter. Research Evaluation Scientific inquiry Human rights Social justice Economic justice Primary intervention Secondary intervention Tertiary intervention Quarternary intervention Ethos Logos Pathos Critical thinking Community well-being Human well-being 1. Choose 2 key concepts/terms. Cite the first two articles/websites that appeared for these key concepts/terms. Cite both search engines. Use proper APA Referencing. 2. Scan through one article under each search engine for one of the above key concepts/terms. What did you learn? How does it relate to the definitions described in this chapter? How does it compare to your own perspectives? Write a one-page essay about the key concept/term you chose. Flashcard and Assess Yourself Components on MySocialWorkLab In the chapter section of MySocialWorkLab students can access an online flashcard program to help them learn the key concepts and terms found within this chapter. Chapter and Competency Based Assessment on MySocialWorkLab In the chapter section of MySocialWorkLab students can access licensing-styled practice and exam questions based on the content of the book. Additionally, there are hundreds of competency-based licensing-styled questions in the Core Competency Assessment section of MySocialWorkLab. Feel free to assign any or all of these assessment components to help students: 1. Review and apply their knowledge of the chapter to various situations; and 2. Gain familiarity to licensing exam styled questions. 10

8 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Books Kirk, S.A., & Reid, W.J. (2002). Science and social work: A critical appraisal. New York: Columbia University Press. Richmond, M. (1917). Social diagnosis. Philadelphia: Russell Sage Foundation. Tripodi, T., & Pitocky-Tripodi, M. (2007). International social work research: Issues and prospects. New York: Oxford University Press. Wronka, J. (2007). Human rights and social justice: Social action and service for the helping and health professions. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Zimbalist, S.E. (1977). Historic themes and landmarks in social welfare research. New York: Harper & Row Publishers. Journals Healy, L. (2008). Exploring the history of social work as a human rights profession. International Social Work, 51(6), Secret, M., Jordan, A., & Ford, J. (1999). Empowerment evaluation as a social work strategy. Health and Social Work, 24(2), Stier, R. (2006). Anti-oppressive research in social work: A preliminary definition. British Journal of Social Work, 1, Zlotnick, J.L., & Solt, B.E. (2006). The Institute for the Advancement of Social Work Research: Working to increase our practice and policy evidence base. Research on Social Work, 16(5), Zlotnick, J.L., Biegel, D., & Solt, B.E. (2006). The Institute for the Advancement of Social Work Research: Strengthening social work research in practice and policy. Research on Social Work, 16(5), doi: / Websites United Nations. United Nations. Universal Declaration of Human Rights. [ This website provides the preamble and 31 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute. Eleanor Roosevelt. [ This page provides a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, especially as it relates her assistance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 11