Social

Substantive posts/personal reflections are those that reflect critical thinking. Specifically, it is a minimum 1-2 page (min 250 word count), double spaced written integration, synthesis, questions, ah-ha moments of course readings with thought about application to practice settings, current policy issues, and other class topics. Posts should reference the reading. Most reflections are the end of chapter questions directly from the textbook. Do NOT use CHATGPT or another AI platform to write these. Posts/Reflections should be clear and concise and include appropriate APA in text citations and reference page where appropriate. Some posts, like Reflection #1, will have specific instructions to follow. These are usually due the first day (Mondays) of the week for that class.

1 point: Post/reflection does not reflect that student has integrated relevant course readings and content into posts. Post does not go beyond students opinion/personal thoughts. Not turned in by due date and time.

1.5 points: Post/reflection minimally integrates relevant course materials. Not turned in by due date and time.

2 points: Full credit, post/reflection is substantive, integrated relevant course materials, and reflects critical thinking. Turned in by due date (usually first class of the week-Monday) and time.

Prompts

• How have historical social welfare movements shaped the core values and responsibilities of modern social work?
• In what ways does the history of social welfare reveal whose needs were prioritized-and whose were overlooked-and how should this influence current social work practice?
• How do government policies and political ideologies throughout history influence the development of social welfare systems and the role of social workers today?