Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF IMUS CITY
Gen. Pantaleon Garcia Senior High School
Pedro Reyes St. Malagasang 1-G, City of Imus, Cavite

Learning Activity Sheets

DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
Quarter 1 Week 5

Name: __________________________________ Level: _____________________

Section: _________________________________ Date: ______________________

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Most Essential Learning Competency (MELCs)

➢ Identify the goals and scope of social work.
➢ Explain the principles and core values of social work.
➢ Explain the roles and functions of social workers.
➢ Identify specific work areas in which social workers work.

Learning Objectives
 identify and define the social work and its goals and scope
 demonstrate comprehension of the principles, core values, roles and functions of social worker
 identify specific work areas and career opportunities for social workers

Background Information
THE DISCIPLINE OF SOCIAL WORK
Even in our small way we can always find means to support those who are in need. Anyone can help others.
But a hands-on profession that does well in extending help to the underprivileged member of our society and that it
involves rigorous field of training and study is called Social Work. Johnson (1998, 3-83) defines social work as a
response to a concern or need. Farley, Smith, and Boyle (2003) define social work as an art, a science, and a
profession. As an art, social work requires great skills to understand people and help them help themselves. As a
science, it requires the use of problem-solving methods and objectivity in discovering facts and in developing
principles and operational concepts. It is a profession because it encompasses the attributes of a profession.
Here in the Philippines, which is one of the first few countries in Asia where social work practice is legally
mandated, social work is defined by Republic Act No. 4373 as “profession which is primarily concerned with
organized social service activity aimed to facilitate and strengthen basic social relationships and the mutual
adjustment between individuals and their social environment for the good of the individual and of society”. Thus, it
is an academic discipline and profession that concerns individual adjustment to his/her environment referred as social
functioning.
Key term: Social functioning – match between the needs and abilities of individuals and the opportunities and
demands of the environment (Macht, 1992). For example, a student such as yourself also performs other roles – as a
son/daughter, sibling, a friend, and a member of a community organization. You are socially functioning when you
satisfy your expectations, as well as the expectations of your community and society – of how a student, son/daughter,
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sibling, friend, or a group member should perform. In the process of performing your roles, you must gain positive
relationships and develop feelings of self-worth.

Figure 1. Skidmore’s Social Functioning triangle

Feeling of self-worth
A. GOALS OF SOCIAL WORK
The principal mission of social work profession is to develop human beings and assist other institutions in
attaining the basic human needs of the people and in empowering the lost, the least, and the last. Morales and
Sheafor (1983) specified three distinguishing goals of social work:
• The Goal on Caring – refers to the heart of social work and focuses on the well-being/welfare and comfort
of individual and community. Involves enhancement of the quality of life in prisons, upgrading and
humanizing services in nursing homes and juvenile facilities
• The Goal on Curing – refers to the aspect of treating people with problems in social functioning. It involves
techniques which are composed of (a) popular counseling approaches such as transactional analysis, family
therapy, behavior modification, reality therapy, and gestalt therapy and (b) unpopular approaches such as
Rolfing therapy, psychomotor therapy, and psychodrama.
• The Goal on Changing – refers to the active participation of social workers in social reforms. Recognizes
that the political, economic, and social structures add in the worsening of social conditions. Social reforms
are necessary to improve social services and the quality of life of those in need. Aims to pursue long lasting
social change.

B. SCOPE OF SOCIAL WORK

The widened scope and field of social work is a result of the vast array of human problems and it is connected
to different branches of social science. Morales and Sheafor (1983) identified and described the fields included
in the social work
AREA SCOPE
Social Work Social work in terms of child welfare:
as Primary - child protection, welfare
Discipline - adoption and services to unmarried parents (to keep the baby or place for adoption)
- foster care (removing children from their homes and temporarily place them in foster cares)
- residential care (group care home/residential treatment center for a child exhibiting anti-social
behaviors requiring intensive treatment)
- support in own home (providing support to children in their own homes)
- protective services (protecting child from abuse, maltreatment, and exploitation by on or both
parents)
Social work in terms of family services:
- family counseling
- family life education (educational activities to prevent family breakdown)
- family planning
Social work in terms of income maintenance
- public assistance (provision of financial aid to the poor such as cash grants, food stamps,
general assistance like hospital and medical care, supplemental security income)
- social insurances (social provisions funded by employers and employees through contributions
to a specific program)
Social Work Social work in terms of aging:
as an Equal - support for people in their own homes (helping older people remain in their own homes by
Partner linking them with community programs)
- support for people in long-term care facilities program (nursing homes or other group living
facilities)
Social work in terms of community services:
- community organization activities (gathering and analysis of data related to delivery of services,
securing funds, and coordinating to existing agencies, educating general public about these
services)
- community planning (involvement of social workers with physical, economic, and health
planners)
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- community development (participation of social workers in providing aid to the people in the
communities to enhance conditions)
Social Work Social work in terms of industry:
as Secondary - social workers as support to both managers and employees of the companies
Discipline Social work in terms of medical and health care:
- social workers attend to the psychological and social factors contributing to the medical
condition of patients
Social work in terms of schools:
- facilitate provision of direct educational and social services
- act as pupil advocate
- consult with school administrators
- consult with teachers about techniques for creating motivating environment
- organize parent and community groups
- develop and maintain liaison between school and critical fields of social work such as child
welfare, corrections, mental health, and legal services for the poor
- provide leadership in coordination of interdisciplinary skills among student services personnel

C. PRINCIPLES AND CORE VALUES OF SOCIAL WORK

Social work is very much influenced by Judeo-Christian philosophy, which promote humanitarianism. Its
practice is based on the belief that every human being has dignity and worth.
CORE VALUES – Du Bois and Miley (2011)
(1) Service – commitment to help people in need and to address social problems
(2) Social Justice – social work challenges social justice; striving to create a society in which people, regardless of
race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, age, and/or physical or mental ability, have the
same rights and opportunities and can develop to their fullest potential.
(3) Respect for the Inherent Worth and Dignity of the Person – placing important focus on one’s uniqueness and
individuality and his rights with respect to the interest of the society in general
(4) Importance of Human Relationships – values all forms and levels of human relationship – with self, family,
small group, organization, and community
(5) Integrity – utmost important in the practice of social work, professionals practicing social work must abide by
standards of behavior required by the profession
(6) Competence – social work is “lifelong professional pursuit” thus acquisition of competency doesn’t end with
professional certification. Requires relevant and updated application of theories, skills, and expertise.
Principles are rooted from these core values and govern social workers in their interaction with clients.

D. ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF SOCIAL WORKER

Du Bois and Miley (2008) discussed social work in terms of three functions
FUNCTIONS ROLES ACTIONS
Consultancy for Enabler Empowers client to resolve problems
Problem-Solving Facilitator Facilitate group discussions and activities
Planner Coordinates program and policy development
Case Manager/coordinator Assesses needs of clients and arrange and coordinate
delivery of essential goods and services
Colleague/Monitor Act as a mentor and guide for support and
professional socialization
Resource Management Broker Acts as intermediary between individuals and
resources
Advocate Speak on behalf of their clients to promote fair and
equitable treatment
Convenor/Mediator Assembles groups and organizations for resource
development
Help resolve arguments among client systems in
conflict
Activist Stimulates and energizes social change
Education Teacher identify vulnerable population and provides
education
Trainer Instructs or educates through staff development
Outreach Worker Conveys public information about social issues and
social services
Researcher/Scholar Engages in discovery for knowledge development
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E. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS

As what has been discussed in Lesson 1, scope of social work is interrelated to its area. Delacruz
(2016) pointed out the specific work areas of social work in accordance to their specialization, as follows.
SPECIFIC WORK
JOB DESCRIPTION SETTINGS
AREA
Child and Family Child welfare concerned with the wellbeing of the children and youth in Community, schools, legal
Social Work preventing crises. Involves processes of adoption, legal guardianship,
foster care, and residential care. Family welfare concerned with the
establishment and strengthening the family in meeting its needs
School Social Work Employs ways for intervention, assessment, counseling, and capability Schools
structure of students with collaboration of school personnel and parents
to the social development programs
Justice and Respond to needs and wants of inmates; help inmates prepare for a better Correctional facilities such
Corrections Social life outside correctional facility (emotionally, psychologically, and as prisons, penitentiaries,
Work economically) to prevent relapse into criminal behavior and halfway houses

Court of law, police

Assist victims and juvenile offenders; may appear in court as expert departments
eyewitness. They may also help law enforcers overcome trauma and
stress, or help resolving disputes such as domestic ones.
Community Social Immersing to the community to assessed programs for community Community
Work development for the betterment of social setting.
Medical and Health Work with other healthcare professionals to treat social and emotional Hospitals, health centers
Social work problems caused by physical illnesses; advocate for a better healthcare
system
Aging and Deal with issues related to maturity, health and medicine, end of life, and Nursing homes,
Gerontology Social family relations and support. rehabilitation centers, adult
Work daycare centers, hospitals,
and hospices
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation and capability building are focuses on these with Occupational, educational,
and Addictions individuals who struggle substance abuse/addictions legal, and health
Social Work
Military and Focuses on the role adjustment and post-traumatic stress of returning Military facilities
Veterans Social home soldiers
Work
International Social Direct services in refugee programs, implement relief efforts, facilitate International affairs office
Work inter-country adoptions, and help developing countries formulate service
delivery systems. They understand and appreciate cultural diversity, likes
traveling, and has a gift for languages

REMEMBER
• Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and
development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people.
• The goals of social work are on Caring, Curing, and Changing.
• The scope of social work is the wide range of services that this profession provides to preserve the integrity
and uphold its core values. Roles and functions are likewise varied.
• A social worker is a practitioner who by accepted standards of training and social work professional
experiences, possesses the skill to achieve the objectives as defined and set by the social work profession
using basic methods of casework, group work, and community organization
• There is a wide range of specialization area in social work which provides different career opportunities for
social workers. Such are but not limited to social work in health care, social work in school, occupational
social work, clinical social work, and in various agencies working for social welfare to name a few. They
can be found in private and government institution institutions, non-government organizations, voluntary
agencies, and law enforcement agencies
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LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Social work is defined as a profession which is concerned about the person’s adjustment to her/his
environment. Macht referred this as the person’s
a. Social functioning b. Social milieu c. Social welfare d. Social development
2. Which of the following is NOT included in Skidmore’s social functioning triangle?
a. satisfaction with roles in life c. feelings of self-worth
b. positive relationship with others d. satisfaction with life
3. Goal of ___________ refers to the active participation of the social workers in social reforms.
a. Curing b. Changing c. Caring d. Contributing
4. Social work is demonstrated as a primary discipline in terms of these child welfare services
a. Medical facilities b. School programs c. Foster care d. Community development
5. Social work is depicted as a secondary discipline in the following settings EXCEPT:
a. Adoption b. Medical facilities c. Industry d. Schools
6. Which of the following beliefs is the basis by which social work values and principles emanate from?
a. All human beings are special. c. Human beings are social beings.
b. All human beings have dignity and worth. d. Human beings are God’s special creations.
7. Which social work core value states that social workers must be informed of the profession’s mission, values,
and ethical principles?
a. Service b. Integrity c. Competence d. Social Justice
8. Which role enables the social worker to assess needs of clients and arrange and coordinate delivery of
essential goods and services?
a. Facilitator b. Case Manager c. Advocate d. Broker
9. Functioning under Resource Management, the following actions of a social worker are done EXCEPT:
a. Acts as intermediary between individuals and resources
b. Speak on behalf of their clients to promote fair and equitable treatment
c. Assembles groups and organizations for resource development
d. Engages in discovery for knowledge development
10. Area of specialization where social worker helps inmates prepare for a better life outside correctional facility
to prevent them from relapsing into criminal behavior.
a. Child and Family Welfare Social Work c. Medical and Health Social Work
b. Corrections Social Work d. International Social Work

Performance Task No. 2: STOP…LOOK… and LIST!

Directions: Visit the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) website or search in Google
“directory of social welfare and development agencies (SWDAs)”. Choose five agencies with active registration
and license and cater services to REGION IV-A. Complete the table: (25 points)

AGENCY/ORGANIZATION PROGRAM/SERVICE SCOPE OF SOCIAL WORK

Example: Bantay Bata 163 – childhelpline Primary Discipline
ABS-CBN FOUNDATION national, child rescue, residential
INCORPORATED care (children's village),
community-based (home visit),
scholarship (bantay edukasyon,
legal services, medical services,
community outreach, feeding
(bantay kalusugan)

(You may use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.)

Rubrics:
Content / Accuracy – 8
Creativity – 8
Timeliness – 5
Neatness – 4
Total: 25 points
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Reflection
In this lesson, I have realized…
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References

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Prepared by:

FREDELIZA D. ELORTA
DIASS Teacher

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