Week 1 Discussion: Begin Your Yellowdig DiscussionSocial Work Concepts This course uses a tool called Yellowdig to facilitate discussions. See the course introduction for information on using Yellowdi

Week 1 Discussion: Begin Your Yellowdig DiscussionSocial Work Concepts

This course uses a tool called Yellowdig to facilitate discussions. See the course introduction for information on using Yellowdig.

For this discussion, share your thoughts about the conceptual framework of assessment. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• What is the importance of applying the conceptual framework to assessment and why?
• What knowledge, skills, and values are necessary for generalist social work practice and why?
• How can ecosystems theory be applied to describe and analyze people and their transactions in the environment?
• Without revealing identifying information, briefly describe a client you have worked with. How would you apply the conceptual framework in the assessment?

Guidelines

• Your writing: Each post should show courtesy and be succinct, professional, well written, and well organized, using proper writing mechanics, grammar, and punctuation.