Social work and social development: towards an integrative model for social work practice

1993 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doreen Elliott
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Integrative Model

A Process Model of Social Development Supervision in Social Work

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mpumelelo Ncube
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Supervision Practice ◽  
The Social ◽  
Practice Approach ◽  
Dialectical Relationship ◽  
Development Approach

Supervision practice in social work is understood as the mainstay of the profession. However, various studies have pointed to the inadequacies of supervision to facilitate quality service provision. Previous studies have reflected a general misalignment between the approach to supervision practice and the approach to social work practice as one inadequacy leading to the failure of supervision practice. Although there are numerous supervision models in the profession, some of which are aligned with certain practice approaches, none is directly identifiable with the social development approach, which should be at the core of social work orientation in South Africa. Thus, this article provides a process model of supervision in social work that aims to establish a dialectical relationship between supervision and the social development practice approach. The study was underpinned by Thomas’ research and design process, which was used to design and develop a social work supervision model mirroring a social development approach. The paper concludes with recommendations related to the use of the developed model.

The environment has rights: Eco-spiritual social work through ubuntu philosophy and Pachamama: A commentary

2022 ◽  
pp. 002087282110563
Author(s):  
Robert K Chigangaidze
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
African Philosophy ◽  
Environmental Rights ◽  
Rights Of Nature ◽  
Global Agenda

Ubuntu has launched the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development, 2020–2030. This commentary stipulates how ubuntu can reinforce the Pachamama rights and its significance to social work practice. The African philosophy of ubuntu has potential to enhance the framework of understanding environmental rights from an eco-spiritual social work perspective and integrating the concepts of Pachamama rights. Clearly showing the link between Pachamama and ubuntu, this paper reminds social workers to advance the Rights of Nature.

scholarly journals Social Work Educators as White Allies?

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2/3) ◽  
pp. 522-544
Author(s):  
Michael Massey ◽  
Kynai Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Critical Race Theory ◽  
White Supremacy ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Integrative Model ◽  
Critical Examination ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Social Work Faculty ◽  
White Allies

White educators represent the majority of social work faculty. Current research suggests that many White social work educators are not prepared to address racism in classroom discussions and model antiracist behavior. An integrative literature review was conducted by the co-authors—a White man and Black woman, both social work educators—to examine how recent literature characterizes the “White ally” educator and explore concepts designed to prepare White faculty for purposive action to dismantle White Supremacy. Integrative review is a methodology used to summarize empirical/theoretical literature to provide a comprehensive understanding of a phenomenon. Twenty-two articles met inclusion criteria for this review. The analysis involved two steps: First, a synthesis and integrative model of the literature on educators as White allies. Second, an application of the critical race theory concepts interest convergence and anti-essentialism. The integrative model of the White ally educator suggests a White identity process; necessitating critical self-reflection and multi-level, antiracist action. Critical examination of the literature troubles the concept of “White ally,” pointing to the potential re-centering of Whiteness. Further research is needed to help social work educators recognize racism in their work and prepare future social workers to engage in antiracist social work practice.

A Parish Neighborhood Model for Social Work Practice

1980 ◽  
Vol 61 (7) ◽  
pp. 423-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Vincentia Joseph ◽  
Ann Patrick Conrad
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Integrative Model ◽  
Service Delivery System ◽  
Innovative Practice ◽  
Life Model

Natural helping networks, such as the parish neighborhood community, are becoming important links in the service delivery system and provide a rich matrix for creative and innovative practice. The integrative model presented in this article is conceptually coherent for use with both ecological and life model approaches.

Neoliberal Impact on Social Work in South African Non-Governmental Organisations

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Abigail Ornellas ◽  
Lambert K Engelbrecht
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
South African ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Front Line ◽  
The South ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Academic Debate

The South African social work profession, which can be considered to still be in the early stages of rebirth post-apartheid, has been affected by neoliberal compromise. This paper reflects on the impact of neoliberalism on South African social work, particularly within the context of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), as perceived and experienced by front-line social workers and social work managers. The findings highlight some of the unseen struggles of South African social work practice, as the profession is caught between the demands of social development and neoliberalism. This study invites the voices of front-line social workers to join academic debate and offer on-the-ground insight which social work academics might not be able to identify. In doing so, the discussion around neoliberal impact on South African social work and NGOs is deepened, allowing for authentic reflection on the challenges for the profession within an environment of neoliberal and developmental conflict.

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