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Sociology Social Work: Video Demonstrations
A guide to resources for social work research
SAGE Social Work Video Collection
Streaming Media Titles on Social Work
- Theories in Social Work Practice This link opens in a new windowDefining what social work is, this program differentiates between orienting theories and practice theories and reviews a variety of each. It explains the characteristics of an effective social work framework and discusses standards and codes of ethics.
- Becoming a Social Worker: Real Students, Real Clients, Real Growth This link opens in a new windowFeaturing interviews with social work students, this video with social work professor Judith Smith considers reasons for studying social work. It looks at first encounters with clients, considers what supervision involves, and outlines the termination process.
- Becoming a Social Worker With Older Adults: Real Students, Real Clients, Real Growth This link opens in a new windowIn this video by social work professor Judith Smith, social work students show how to apply skills to field work with older adult clients. Viewers learn about support groups, home visits, caregivers, self-determination, ageism, and outreach to the very old.
