Assignment: Micro vs. Macro Practice

Assignment: Micro vs. Macro Practice

SOCW 6351: Social Policy, Welfare, and Change

Discussion: Micro vs. Macro Practice

The foundation of the social work profession is rooted in two levels of social assessment and reform. One is the individual, or micro, approach, which examines the needs of the individual living in poverty and explores how trained social work professionals could assist the individual in overcoming barriers to economic self-sufficiency. The other approach, which occurs simultaneously, is a macro, or larger environment, approach. This approach identifies and influences changes in the larger systems (education, economic, etc.) to improve self-sufficiency. The social work profession incorporates both approaches and trains professionals to intervene effectively at both levels of practice.

For this Discussion, review this week’s resources. Then, reflect on the dichotomy between micro and macro practice. Next, think about how micro practice has come to dominate the social work profession.

By 08/01/2021

Postan explanation of “the dichotomy between micro and macro” practice. Then, describe how micro practice has come to dominate the social work profession.

Responsiveness to
Directions 8.1 (27%) – 9 (30%)

Discussion posting fully addresses all instruction prompts, including responding to the required number of peer posts.

Discussion
Posting Content 8.1 (27%) – 9 (30%)

Discussion posting demonstrates an excellent understanding of all of the concepts and key points presented in the text(s) and Learning Resources. Posting provides significant detail including multiple relevant examples, evidence from the readings and other scholarly sources, and discerning ideas.

Peer Feedback
and Interaction 6.75 (22.5%) – 7.5 (25%)

The feedback postings and responses to questions are excellent and fully contribute to the quality of interaction by offering constructive critique, suggestions, in-depth questions, additional resources, and stimulating thoughts and/or probes.

Writing 4.05 (13.5%) – 4.5 (15%)

Postings are well organized, use scholarly tone, contain original writing and proper paraphrasing, follow APA style, contain very few or no writing and/or spelling errors, and are fully consistent with graduate level writing style.

Before beginning your paper on the psychology of COVID-19, please read this carefully. Using the skills, tools, concepts, and vocabulary you have gained from our class, write a paper on the psychology of COVID-19.

You may focus on any aspect that feels meaningful and interesting to you. Chose one or two of the topics below for your paper.

the economic implications
suicide
addiction
families living in tight quarters and complicated family dynamics
the college experience and what this means now and later
ageism and the treatment of the elderly
expecting a baby at this moment in history
relationships and intimacy now (people away from boyfriends and girlfriends, the toll on marriages, etc)
unemployment
self-harm
the trappings of domestic violence and incest and assault amidst quarantine
health care
effects on friendships
technology
Your writing assignment must include the following:

APA Style format/writing

4 Pages: Page 1-cover page, Page 2 & 3-content, Page 4-Refrences

Minimum of 1 reference