The aged – A social development perspective: Implications for Social Work practice

Social Change ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 32 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 180-189
Author(s):  
M. Lakshmipathi Raju ◽  
V. Venkateswarlu
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Development Perspective

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.

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.

scholarly journals Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rory Truell ◽  
David N. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Development ◽  
International Association ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Work Community ◽  
Global Platform ◽  
Global Agenda ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Schools Of Social Work

The Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development (“the Agenda”) has been developed and promoted jointly by the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW). It is a global platform that advocates for a “socially just world” based on social work and social work–development understandings and principles. The impact of the Agenda upon the international social work community is described, and the implications for daily social work practice are examined.

scholarly journals International Conference on Social Development and Social Work Education

1992 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 586-588
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Rajah
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Development ◽  
International Association ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
International Social

The Twenty-Sixth Congress of the International Association ofSchools of Social Work (IASSW) and the Seventh International Conferenceof the Inter-University Consortium for International Social Development(IUCISD) was held during 13-19 July 1992, in Washington, DC.These biennial international conferences are held simultaneously in thesame location to encourage interested social work educators to participatein the activities of both conferences.IASSW represents the interests of almost two thousand schools of socialwork and training institutes worldwide. The theme of the 1992 conferencewas "Realities of Global Interdependence: Challenges to SocialWork Education." Papers presented spanned the wide range of interestsof social work educators, from practice theory formulations to curriculumdevelopment to indigenous case materials. They also dealt with many diversefields of social work practice, for example, from family and childwelfare to rural and urban community development. Papers also dealt withclinical practice interests, polity, planning, and social development issues.IUCISD is a younger multidisciplinary organization of social workeducators and other allied professionals with an interest in the broaderarea of international social development. The theme of the IUCISD 1992conference was “Strategies of Social Development for Improving the HumanCondition.” Papers presented covered diverse topics, including socialwelfare provisions in Eastern Europe and countries of the former SovietUnion, peace and development, sustainable agriculture, refugees, socialdevelopment skills, social development and indigenous populations, socialdevelopment and aging populations, social development and children, andmany others ...

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