Lesson 11 Discussion.

After reviewing the readings/video (found in the readings), please consider the following for your discussion post:

· What is the importance of documentation in the practice of Social Work?

· Please share your thoughts on the video and what you have learned about separating fact and evidence from assessment and opinion?

To receive full credit, you will need to post one substantial post. Each discussion post should be a minimum of 250 words or one page.

LESSON 11 ASSIGNMENT

Please choose one of the following vignettes to complete this assignment.
Tanya is a 10-year-old Hispanic, female who was referred by her teacher to meet with the School Social Worker. Tanya’s teacher reported that Tanya often plays by herself at recess and lunch and always seems nervous around the other children in her classroom. Tanya is reserved and feels anxious about meeting with the Social Worker.
                                                                          OR
Samantha is a 30-year-old, Hispanic female who has just lost custody of her two children (ages 3, 5). Child Protective Services (CPS) became involved after a neighbor reported concerns of neglect and substance use by Samantha. Samantha confirmed regular use of methamphetamine though reported wanting to get help for her children. CPS also found that there was limited food in the home and other safety concerns. The neighbors also reported the children were often outside for extended periods of time without supervision. The children have temporarily been placed in a foster home.

Using one of the vignettes, please complete the Case Management Progress Note.

Please review spelling and grammar prior to submitting.

READING RESOURCES

Intro to Case Notes for New Social Workers: https://www.oercommons.org/authoring/8157-intro-to-case-notes-for-new-social-workers/view

Writing Good Case Notes: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/writing-good-case-notes-differentiate-fact-evidence-from-assessment-opinion/view

LESSON 12 DISCUSSION

Please review the reading and consider the following in your discussion post:

· Please share your thoughts after reviewing this information about evaluating social work practice.

· How can you utilize this information in your Social work practice?

· Why is it important to evaluate the practice of Social Work (micro, macro, and mezzo)?

To receive full credit, you will need to post one substantial post. Each discussion post should be a minimum of 250 words or one page. 

READING RESOURCES

Practice Evaluation as Evidence: https://ohiostate.pressbooks.pub/swk3402/chapter/module-1-chapter-3-practice-evaluation-as-evidence/