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What is Social Work

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Handbook of Research on ICTs for Human-Centered Healthcare and Social Care Services
A profession that promotes social change, problem solving and empowerment of people to enhance well-being. Is based in the principles of human rights and social justice (IFSW, 2000).
Published in Chapter:
The Study of Social Needs as a Strategic Tool for the Innovation of the Social Care Sector: The Contribution of New Technologies
Cristina Albuquerque (University of Coimbra, Portugal)
Copyright: © 2013 |Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-3986-7.ch018
Abstract
One of the biggest challenges for social intervention is to acquire more efficacy and innovation. The strategic detection of innovation opportunities is directly linked with the research and comprehension of unmet social and economic needs, but also with a profound evaluation of the usual ways to identify and answer to current and emergent needs. The contribution of ICTs, traditionally absent from social work and social care universes, can be very relevant at this level. Therefore, in this chapter, the authors discuss the boundaries and conceptions of (social) needs as a strategic dimension for innovation and evaluation on social intervention and reflect upon the key issues (difficulties and opportunities) associated with the use of ICTs in social work and social care systems.
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Implementing and Evaluating Culturally Responsive Teaching for Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Through Study Abroad Programs: Effective Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies Suitable for HBCUs
A multi-discipline profession concerned with helping individuals, groups, families, communities, and organizations to enhance their individual and collective well-being.
Published in Chapter: Implementing and Evaluating Culturally Responsive Teaching for Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Through Study Abroad Programs: Effective Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies Suitable for HBCUs; From: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
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The Role of Municipalities in the Management of Social Work Practices in Turkey
An implementation-induced occupational discipline focusing on solutions for personal and social problems along with social and economic welfare, thereby developing people and society and offering help for their problems and conduction preventive services.
Published in Chapter: The Role of Municipalities in the Management of Social Work Practices in Turkey; From: Handbook of Research on Policies, Protocols, and Practices for Social Work in the Digital World
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An Innovative Approach in Social Work Organizations: Social Innovation
Systematic and continuous activities aiming at social change and development, meeting the needs of individuals with special needs, supporting and empowering individuals in the society in every aspect and increasing the general welfare level.
Published in Chapter: An Innovative Approach in Social Work Organizations: Social Innovation; From: Handbook of Research on Policies, Protocols, and Practices for Social Work in the Digital World
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Social Emotional Development and Early Childhood Mental Health: Special Education and Social Work Collaboration
Practice of professionals who have specialized knowledge in early childhood mental health, coping strategies, antioppressive practice, and trauma informed care/restorative practices.
Published in Chapter: Social Emotional Development and Early Childhood Mental Health: Special Education and Social Work Collaboration; From: Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Preparation for Equitable Special Education
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The Importance of Innovation in Social Work Institutions During Digital Transformation Processes
It aims to increase the general welfare and social functionality in order to respond to the needs of individuals, families, groups and society within a certain discipline and to reduce all kinds of inequality.
Published in Chapter: The Importance of Innovation in Social Work Institutions During Digital Transformation Processes; From: Handbook of Research on Policies, Protocols, and Practices for Social Work in the Digital World
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Using Psychodrama in the Field of Social Work
A practice-based discipline that supports the strengthening and the liberation of individuals to enable them cope with the difficulties of life and improve their well-being.
Published in Chapter: Using Psychodrama in the Field of Social Work; From: Handbook of Research on Policies, Protocols, and Practices for Social Work in the Digital World
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Developing a Pedagogical Framework for Simulated Practice Learning: How to Improve Simulated Training of Social Workers who Interact with Vulnerable People
A professional area dealing with the well-being of society members which often includes taking care of and protecting the interests of different kinds of vulnerable population.
Published in Chapter: Developing a Pedagogical Framework for Simulated Practice Learning: How to Improve Simulated Training of Social Workers who Interact with Vulnerable People; From: Handbook of Research on Innovative Pedagogies and Technologies for Online Learning in Higher Education
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Being a Rural Woman During Climate Change: An Analysis Based on the Concept of Ubuntu
A practice-based professional and academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social integration, empowerment and emancipation.
Published in Chapter: Being a Rural Woman During Climate Change: An Analysis Based on the Concept of Ubuntu; From: Climate Change Education for Sustainable Development
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Enhancing Professionals' Interdisciplinary Competencies: Meeting the Needs of Children With Disabilities From Diverse Communities
Aa helping profession that seeks to strengthen individual and societal well-being and support people in fulfilling their basic needs. The professional discipline recognizes six foundational values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.
Published in Chapter: Enhancing Professionals' Interdisciplinary Competencies: Meeting the Needs of Children With Disabilities From Diverse Communities; From: Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Preparation for Equitable Special Education
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Social Work Leadership
It is to enable the individual to develop social functions alone or within the group in order to further increase the well-being of people and to reduce any inequality between people.
Published in Chapter: Social Work Leadership; From: Handbook of Research on Policies, Protocols, and Practices for Social Work in the Digital World
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A General View of Poverty in Turkey as an Issue for Social Work in the Light of Behavioral Finance and Game Theory
A practice-based discipline, which try to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of an individual, group, or community.
Published in Chapter: A General View of Poverty in Turkey as an Issue for Social Work in the Light of Behavioral Finance and Game Theory; From: Handbook of Research on Behavioral Finance and Investment Strategies: Decision Making in the Financial Industry
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