Competency and Practice Behaviors
Social workers understand theories of human behavior and the social environment and critically evaluate and apply this knowledge to facilitate engagement with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers understand strategies to engage diverse clients and constituencies to advance practice effectiveness.
Social workers:
Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies; and
Use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage diverse clients and constituencies.
Directions
In this capstone section of the paper, you will apply one human behavior theory and one practice model to a specific case from your field placement (or another approved case if different from Part 1).
This section must be written in narrative, essay format. Bullet points are not acceptable.
Your paper should include:
Overview of the CaseProvide a concise overview of the case (maintaining confidentiality). You may use a different case than Part 1 if appropriate.
Description of the Theory and Practice ModelDescribe the human behavior theory and the practice model you selected. Provide scholarly citations indicating where you obtained information about each.
Application to the CaseExplain how you applied the human behavior theory to understand the client’s situation.Then, explain how you applied the practice model to guide your intervention or engagement.Demonstrate integration — show how the theory informed your understanding and how the model shaped your response.
Rationale for Practice Model SelectionDiscuss your rationale for selecting your chosen practice model. Why was it the best fit for this case?
Professional Learning and ImpactReflect on what you learned from applying both the theory and the practice model.How did this deepen your understanding of the client?How did it strengthen your practice skills?
Scholarly Expectations
Properly cite the theory and practice model using textbooks and/or peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
Website citations are not permitted and will result in point deductions.
Integrate sources throughout your discussion rather than summarizing them in isolation.
Click here to review the difference between a Human Behavior Theory and Practice modelFormatting Requirements
2–3 pages
APA 7th edition
Narrative format (no bullet points)
12-point font
1.5 spacing
Title page and reference page required
No abstract required
