Postmodern critical theory and emancipatory social work practice

2016 ◽  
pp. 13-34
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Critical Theory ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice

scholarly journals ‘Doing’ Social Work: Critical Considerations on Theory and Practice in Social Work

10.18060/1976 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 527-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Herz ◽  
Thomas Johansson
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Critical Theory ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Engineering ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Critical Theories ◽  
Scientific Context ◽  
Social Scientific

Social work is a multi-dimensional and contradictory field of practice, which often leads to theoretical confusion. Another tendency within social work today is the development of an evidence-based practice. This kind of social engineering, together with the theoretical confusion, might lead to the reproduction and strengthening of dominant discourses and perspectives. Pointing out the need for critical theory to transgress and resist hegemonic practices, the article aims to present ideas on how to theoretically position social work practice within a framework of critical theory. The question is how to combine an ambition to develop suitable methods and to anchor social work in a sound social-scientific context with critical theories concerning, for instance, gender, ethnicity, and class. It is suggested that a movement towards a more deconstructive and reflexive mode of thinking and practicing social work, ‘doing social work’, would enable the field to become more ethical and reflexive.

Bridging the Explicit and Implicit Curricula: Critically Thoughtful Critical Thinking

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shari Miller ◽  
Carolyn Tice ◽  
Diane Harnek Hall
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Critical Theory ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Work Education

Critical thinking lies at the core of social work practice given that decision making often is swift and occurs in a climate of uncertainty. The recent changes to the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards developed by the Council on Social Work Education emphasize critical thinking by promoting an integrative curriculum design that distinguishes between explicit and implicit elements. This article presents critical thinking, embedded in critical theory, as a discipline-specific construct central to effective social work education and practice that links the explicit and implicit curricula. Definitions of critical thinking and their relationship to critical theory are discussed. The article argues that a critical theory framework can be applied to social work education via service learning to enhance critical thinking skills among undergraduates.

Critical Theory: Pathway from Dichotomous to Integrated Social Work Practice

2010 ◽  
Vol 91 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine Moya Salas ◽  
Soma Sen ◽  
Elizabeth A. Segal
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Critical Theory ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice

Evaluation & Social Work Practice

2000 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 346-346
Author(s):  
Jill Manthorpe
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice
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