Social Work Lesson

Social Work
SWK 1101-1 / WEEK 1-3 / PRE-RECORDED LECTURE
RA 4373 – THE SOCIAL WORK LAW Thelma Lee – man’s adjustment to

Mendoza his environment; a
 A profession which is primarily person (groups) in
concerned with organized social relation to a person’s
service activity aimed to facilitate and (or their) social
strengthen basic social relationships situation. (Mendoza,
and mutual adjustment between 2008)
individuals and their social environment
for the good of individual and of
society. IFSW 2014, CHED MEMO NO. 33, S 2017
RA 5175 – 1967 (AMENDMENTS OF RA 4373)  “Social work is a practice-based

profession and an academic discipline
 Social Work is a profession which is that promotes social change and
primarily concerned with organized development, social cohesion, and the
social service activity aimed to empowerment and liberation of
facilitate and strengthen basic social people. Principles of social justice,
relationship and the mutual adjustment human rights, collective responsibility
between individuals and their social and respect for diversities are central
environment for the good of individual to social work. Underpinned by theories
and society by the use of social work of social work, social sciences,
methods. humanities and indigenous knowledge,
social work engages people and
RA 9433, 2007 – MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC structures to address life challenges
SOCIAL WORKERS and enhance wellbeing. The above
definition may be amplified at national
 Profession which helps individual, and/or regional levels.”
families, groups, and communities
develop, improve, maintain or restore Social Welfare Social Service
their capability for coping with the a wide range of an activity designed
demands of their environment, through activities and to promote social
the use of social work methods and services by well-being.
interventions. volunteers, non-profit
organizations and
Introduction to Social The profession which governmental
Work by Leonora helps individuals, agencies providing
Serafica – De groups, and help to needy
Guzman communities to persons unable to
develop, enhance, care for themselves.
or restore their
capability for coping activites and counselling, job
with the demands of resources designed training, or financial
their environment to enhance or support.
through the use of promote the well-
social work methods. being of individuals,
(De Guzman, 1992) families, and the
Social Welfare and The profession which larger society.
Social Work by is concerned with
KEZIAH ANNE S. ROMO / BSSW 1-1 / PLM SSW COLLEGE 1

Social Work
SWK 1101-1 / WEEK 1-3 / PRE-RECORDED LECTURE
understanding an individual behaviour

VIEWS ON SOCIAL WELFARE in light of the environmental context in
which the person lives and acts.
Residual
 social welfare activities are temporary, SOCIAL FUNCTIONING
offered during emergency situations
and withdrawn when the regular  individual’s interactions with their
system (family, economic) is working environment and the ability to fulfil their
again. role within such environment as work,
 carry the stigma doles or charity. social activities, and relationships with
partners and family.
Institutional
 social welfare activities are legitimate PURPOSE OF SOCIAL WORK
function of the society.
 Enhance social functioning
 Link people with the resources that they
need
 Improve their social situations
SOCIAL WORK DAY
 celebration commemorates the

anniversary of the Republic Act 4373
 passage of the Social Work Law on July
19, 1965 has regulated the practice of
social work and the operation of social
welfare agencies in the Philippines.
 Incidentally, the date falls on the
birthday of the Philippine hero, Dr. Jose
P. Rizal.
GOALS OF SOCIAL WELFARE
1 Humanitarian and Social Justice

2 Social Control
3 Economic Development Goal
 increased productivity among

individuals, groups, and communities
 prevent or relieve the burden of
dependence on adult workers
PERSON-IN-ENVIRONMENT
 a practice-guiding principle that

highlights the importance of
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Social Work

SWK 1101-1 / WEEK 1-3 / PRE-RECORDED LECTURE

RA 4373 – THE SOCIAL WORK LAW Thelma Lee – man’s adjustment to

RA 5175 – 1967 (AMENDMENTS OF RA 4373)  “Social work is a practice-based

KEZIAH ANNE S. ROMO / BSSW 1-1 / PLM SSW COLLEGE 1

understanding an individual behaviour

SOCIAL WORK DAY

 celebration commemorates the

GOALS OF SOCIAL WELFARE

1 Humanitarian and Social Justice

 increased productivity among

 a practice-guiding principle that

KEZIAH ANNE S. ROMO / BSSW 1-1 / PLM SSW COLLEGE 2

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