Lesson 1: What is Social Work?

Attention

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this lesson's material, students will be able to:

• Gain an understanding of social work as a profession.
• Be able to articulate the differences between a BSW and an MSW.
• Understand social work values and ethics.

Teaching

Read Chapter 1 in Segal, Gerdes & Steiner.

Assessment

Lesson 1 Quiz

1. How does social work differ from the work of other professions? What makes it unique?
2. What is the person-in-environment perspective? If you were hired as a hospital social worker, how might this perspective guide your work?