James A. Forte

Skills for Using Theory in Social Work (eBook, PDF)

32 Lessons for Evidence-Informed Practice

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Using theory, research and experiential knowledge is a critical component of good social work practice. This text presents 32 core skills for integrating theorizing into your social work practice, demonstrating how to search for, select and translate academic knowledge for practical use in helping people improve their lives and environments.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Februar 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781317929512
• Artikelnr.: 40467855

Autorenporträt

James A. Forte is Professor of Social Work at Salisbury University, Maryland, USA.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword Introduction Section 1: Theorizing Basics 1. Identify and Act as
Theorist Engaged in Theoretical Thinking 2. Identify and Use Purposefully
Different Styles of Theorizing 3. Identify and Use the Social Work Approach
to Knowledge Selection 4. Identify and Use Knowledge from Varied Sources
5. Identify and Use Theory Differentially by Level of Abstraction 6.
Identify and Use Theory Differentially by System Level Section 2: Applying
Theory (Deconstructive and Reconstructive Theorizing) 7. Identify the
Theoretical Aspects of the Practice Puzzle 8. Identify and Borrow from
Relevant Theoretical Frameworks 9. Identify and Learn From Relevant
Exemplary Theorists 10. Check on and Imagine Puzzle Patterns Using Theory's
Root Metaphors 11. Check on and Specify Theory's Assumptions 12. Identify
and Adapt a Theory's Concepts 13. Identify and Reformulate a Theory's
Propositions 14. Identify and Reorganize a Theory's Deductive Argument 15.
Identify and Reorganize a Theory's Inductive Argument 16. Summarize the
Relationship between a Theory's Elements 17. Display a Theory's Elements
Section 3: Constructing Practical Theories 18. Construct Practical Theories
in the Middle Range 19. Construct a Middle Range Theory about Causes 20.
Construct a Middle Range Theory about Processes or Themes 21. Translate and
Speak Theory with Clients & Colleagues Section 4: Critical Thinking about
Theoretical Knowledge Using Scientific, Practical, and Professional
Standards 22. Think Critically about Theory 23. Critique Theory Using
Scientific and Practical Standards 24. Critique Theory Using Professional
Standard of Ethics and Values 25. Critique Theory Using Professional
Standard of Evidence 26. Critique Theory Using Professional Standard of
Holism 27. Critique Theory Using Professional Standard of Justice 28.
Critique Theory Using Professional Standard of Sensitivity to Diversity
29. Critique Theory Using Professional Standard of Strengths 30. Critique
Theory by Reference to Moral and Technical Uses 31. Critique Theory in
Historical and Cultural Context 32. Critique Theory Considering Long Term
Impact Section 5: Conclusion Coda: Principles for Practical Theorizing