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Disciplines and Ideas

in Applied Social
Sciences
Quarter 1 – Module 5: Disciplines of
Social Work
Disciplines and Ideas in Applied Social Sciences – Grade 12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 5: Disciplines of Social Work
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Disciplines and Ideas
in Applied Social
Sciences
Quarter 1 – Module 5: Disciplines of
Social Work
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Disciplines and Ideas in Applied Social Sciences – Grade 12

Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Diciplines of Social Work

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do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the Disciplines and Ideas in Applied Social Sciences – Grade 12

Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Diciplines of Social Work

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time.

You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while
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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
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activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
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answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

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At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

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module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
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hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
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You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

Congratulations! You are now ready to start a new topic.

As a student of Humanities and Social Sciences or HUMSS, it is important
that you understand the purposes of your course, what are the works of the
practitioners of this particular field of social science.
In this particular module, you will be introduced to one of the applied social
sciences which is social work.
In this module you will get to know more about social work as a social science
discipline and the professionals and practitioners in social work.
Actively engage yourself in the learning processes and find pride being a
HUMSS student.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
 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
 Value rights, responsibilities and accountabilities
 Distinguish between ethical and unethical behaviors among
practitioners

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 What I Know

True or False. Read and study each statement and determine if it is true or false.
Write your answer only in your notebook.
1. Social work is an applied social science that aims to improve social functioning
of schools only.
2. The goals of social science include nation building.
3. Social work focuses solely on individuals’ financial stability through the help
of banks.
4. Work areas in which social workers work include individuals, families, groups,
institutions and communities.
5. Micro level of social work deals with larger scale social concerns like poverty.
6. Social work is founded on social science principles such as social justice.
7. Social workers do not believe in honesty and professional growth.
8. Social workers cannot intervene family problems like battered wife in all cases.
9. Elimination of poverty is not on the list of concerns of social workers.
10. Social workers help people develop their skills and their ability to use their
resources and those of the community to resolve problems.
11. Social workers assist to enable individuals, groups and communities to meet
their needs.
12. The importance of the responsibilities of social workers is evidenced in the
creation of laws and regulations of the practice of their profession.
13. Regulations of the practice of their profession is important to ensure
accountabilities and spell out the responsibilities of social workers.
14. The social worker shall create and or avail of opportunities for continuing
profession growth.
15. The social worker shall engage in social action which is not according to his
convictions will further the best interests of the people and country.

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 Lesson

1 Disciplines of Social Work

When the first was time you heard or encountered the words “social work’? Is
this something new to you? Is it something like related to the Department of Social
Welfare and Development? Find out more about it and become knowledgeable to this
other applied social science called social work.

What’s In

Activity 1: First in Mind

Instructions:
1. Think about the two words: social and work?
2. Write your thoughts about each word in the graphical organizer illustrated
below. Just write the word, phrase or sentence that comes to your mind.
3. Write your initial definition of social work in the provided space.

What comes to your What comes to your What do you think is

mind when you hear mind when you hear "Social Work"?
the word "social"? the word "work"?

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 Surely you already have an initial idea of what social work is. Don’t you?

Doing a literal examination of the term, social work can be defined as a discipline
that applies into practice the principles, theories, ideas and methods of social
sciences to help improve how society works. From this definition we take further
examination of the society and how it works. Let us agree that this work must be for
the better, which means that society functions well. Structurally speaking, this
means that elements, units and institutions of society function well.

What’s New

Activity 2: Box the Words

Instructions:
1. Read and understand the different definitions of social works given by different
institutions.
2. Remember to use the dictionary to help you understand some terms new to
you.
3. Pick the words that you think are the essential words from the given
definitions and write those words in box 1 as illustrated below.
4. Write your own definition of social work based from how you understand the
different definitions presented below in box 2.
5. Identify and write the goals of social work from the given definitions in box 3
6. Identify and write the scope of social work from the given definitions in box 4.

International Federation of Social Workers defines

social work as “a practice-based profession and an academic
discipline that promotes social change and development, social
cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people.
Principles of social justice, human rights, collective
responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social
work. Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences,
humanities, and indigenous knowledge, social work engages
people and structures to address life challenges and enhance
well-being. The above definition may be amplified at national
and/or regional levels.”

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 Canadian Association of Social Workers defines social work
as “a profession concerned with helping individuals, families, groups
and communities to enhance their individual and collective well-being.
It aims to help people develop their skills and their ability to use their
resources and those of the community to resolve problems. Social work
is concerned with individual and personal problems but also with
broader social issues such as poverty, unemployment, and domestic
violence.”

BOX 1: IMPORTANT WORDS BOX 2: OWN DIFINITION

BOX 3: GOALS OF SOCIAL WORK BOX 4: SCOPE AND CONCERN OF

SOCIAL WORK

What is It

Excellent work accomplishing Activity 2! You are now ready to increase your
knowledge and skills. You will be entering into the world of social workers. Complete
Activity 2 and learn the lesson well.

Activity 2: Discovering the Amazing Social Work

Instruction: Read the text below and make sure to ask yourself what it is about.

DISCOVERING THE AMAZING SOCIAL WORK

As you have discovered in the different definitions given, social work
operates on the principles social justice, human rights and dignity, freedom,
equality and well-being among others. The realizations of these principles are
indicators of social development. These realizations happen through the proper
functioning of the units and institutions of society. Social work as a discipline work
towards making those principles realities in social life which indicate social
development.

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 Social workers, the practitioners of this applied social science, operate with
core values founded of social principles previously mentioned. Here in the
Philippines, the Professional Regulatory Board for Social Workers promulgates
code of ethics which partly states:
“We believe in the inherent dignity and worth of all men. We believe that every
man has natural and social rights, capacities and responsibilities to develop his full
potentials as a human being. We believe that the government and the people have a
joint responsibility to promote social justice and to ensure the economic and social
well-being of all people. We believe in free men freely living in a free society where
poverty is neither a fate nor a punishment but is a condition that can and must be
changed. We are committed to the development of the highly fulfilled human beings
in an atmosphere or social equity and economic prosperity. We are committed to seek
a higher quality of life for all people.”
Republic Act No. 4373 defines ”social worker” as a practitioner who by
accepted academic training and social work professional experience possesses the
skill to achieve the objectives as defined and set by the social work profession,
through the use of the basic methods and techniques of social work (case work,
group work, and community organization) which are designed to enable
individuals, groups and communities to meet their needs and to solve the problems
of adjustment to a hanging pattern of society and, through coordinated action, to
improve economic and social conditions, and is connected with an organized social
work agency which is supported partially or wholly from government or community
solicited funds.
In the practice of his or her profession, a social worker in the Philippines
must adhere to principles of conduct as stipulated in the Code of Ethics partly
written below:
“The social worker shall endeavor to contribute his utmost to nation building.
The social worker shall give paramount importance to the well-being of those whom
he helps. The social worker shall accept with respect and understanding his clients,
colleagues and all those who come within his sphere of professional activity. The
social worker shall engage in social action which according to his convictions will
further the best interests of the people and country. The social worker shall create
and or avail of opportunities for continuing profession growth. The social worker shall
at all times conduct himself in accordance with the standards of the social work
profession.”
An examination of the above text can give us a better understanding of the
goals of social work and how social workers do it.
Republic Act No. 4373 sets the scope of social work practices from macro
level social work, which covers larger scale social concerns with the goals of nation
building and to improve economic and social conditions to micro level social work
which cover smaller scale with the goals of enabling individuals, groups and
communities to meet their needs and to solve the problems of adjustment to a
hanging pattern of society.

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 Further study of the text above reveals the work areas in which social
workers work. These include individuals, families, groups, institutions and
communities.
To cater the needs of their clients, social workers use of the basic methods
and techniques: case work, group work, or community work. Through these
methods they are able to conduct thorough investigation, analysis, monitoring and
evaluation for providing solutions to the problems of individuals, groups or
communities.
Have you realized that the importance of social work and social workers?
Have you discovered that they are not just distributing relief packs after typhoons,
wars and other calamities? They serve many roles and functions.
The importance of the responsibilities of social workers is evidenced in the
creation of laws and regulations of the practice of their profession not only to
ensure accountabilities and spell out their responsibilities but also to protect their
rights and advance their welfare.
These are some basic information about social work that serve as windows
to allow you to take a glance at the amazing world of social work. Go on! Feed your
interest a chance to discover more about this filed. Research over the internet or
ask some experts to increase your knowledge about the discipline of social work.

What’s More

Understand the texts that you have read. Ask yourself about the meaning of
information added to your knowledge. It would be helpful to write them down or tell
it to someone close to you. To help you enrich your learnings, complete the following
activities.

Activity 4: Name the Title

Instructions:
1. Recall your readings and important terms.
2. Study the graphical organizer on the next page to help you articulate the terms
and concept you just learned.

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3. Complete the organizer by providing the title related the given information in
each circle.
4. Write your answer only corresponding to the number in your answer sheet.
5. Select the title from the box given below:

PICK YOUR ANSWER HERE

• PRINCIPLES
• GOALS
• DEFINITION
• SCOPE
• WORK AREAS
• CORE VALUES

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Activity 4: Table of Importance
Instructions:
1. Test your understanding of the importance of social workers and their
profession.
2. Answer the questions inside the table.
3. Aim to provide at least two complete sentences for each question. This means
that you have to write one sentence to provide the answer and another
sentence to support your answer.
Table of Importance
1. Why is it important to 2. How important it is to 3. Why is it important to
respect the rights of social know the make social workers
workers? responsibilities of social accountable of their
workers? actions?
Answer: Answer: Answer:

Support: Support: Support:

Activity 5: Do the Good, Avoid the Bad

Instructions:
1. Recall your understanding of the Code of Ethics of social workers in the
Philippines.
2. Read and understand the statements found it the first column of the table.
These are principles of stipulated in the Code of Ethics that guide the
conduct of social workers.
3. Write one unethical behavior that opposes the given principle of conduct
which each social worker should avoid on the second column of the table.
4. Study the given example to guide you.
5. Write only your answer on your answer sheet.
Do the Good Avoid the Bad
The social worker shall endeavor to E.g.: Use the profession for personal
contribute his utmost to nation building. and selfish gains only.
1. The social worker shall give 1.
paramount importance to the well-
being of those whom he helps
2. The social worker shall accept with 2.
respect and understanding his
clients, colleagues and all those
who come within his sphere of
professional activity.

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 3. The social worker shall engage in 3.
social action which according to his
convictions will further the best
interests of the people and country.
4. The social worker shall create and 4.
or avail of opportunities for
continuing profession growth.
5. The social worker shall create and 5.
or avail of opportunities for
continuing profession growth.

After accomplishing the activities, read them and think about your answers.
Ask yourself some questions. Are they good? What else do you think you can
improve? What concerns do you wish to tell your teacher, parents or guardians?

What I Have Learned

You are outstanding! You are almost done with this module. This time, you
have to declare you learnings! Put into words what you have learned by writing at
least one sentence about each of the following:

1. goals and scope of social work

2. principles and core values of social work
3. roles and functions of social workers
4. specific work areas in which social workers work
5. rights, responsibilities and accountabilities of social workers
6. ethical and unethical behaviors among practitioners

What I Can Do

You are brilliant! You have accomplished the many activities!

Now put some actions in your learnings.
Make some observations about your own place. Which particular social
institution or unit do you think needs help to properly function and contribute to
social development? Is it the barangay local government, families, cooperatives,
health center, church, youth groups or is there something that badly needs help from
social workers?

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 Just cite one institution or unit and describe its current condition and what
help does it need. Write your thoughts in your answer sheet. Use the form below to
guide you in accomplishing your observations and evaluations of the said social unit
or institution.

Observations and Evaluations Tool

Social Unit/Institution:

Current Condition:

Needed Help:

Assessment

True or False. Read and study each statement and determine if it is true or false.
Write your answer in your notebook.

1. The goals of social science include nation building.

2. Social work is an applied social science that aims to improve social functioning
of schools only.
3. Social work focuses solely on individuals’ financial stability through the help
of banks.
4. Work areas in which social workers work include individuals, families, groups,
institutions and communities.
5. Micro level of social work deals with larger scale social concerns like poverty.
6. Social work is founded on social science principles such as social justice.
7. Social workers do not believe in honesty and professional growth.
8. Social workers cannot intervene family problems like battered wife in all cases.
9. Elimination of poverty is not on the list of concerns of social workers.
10. Social workers help people develop their skills and their ability to use their
resources and those of the community to resolve problems.
11. Social workers assist to enable individuals, groups and communities to meet
their needs.

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 12. The importance of the responsibilities of social workers is evidenced in the
creation of laws and regulations of the practice of their profession.
13. Regulations of the practice of their profession is important to ensure
accountabilities and spell out the responsibilities of social workers.
14. The social worker shall engage in social action which is not according to his
convictions will further the best interests of the people and country.
15. The social worker shall create and or avail of opportunities for continuing
profession growth.
16. hire counselors to help them achieve organizational goals while some
community need counselors’ help in events like after calamities.
17. Clientele and audience of counseling may be categorized in terms of needs and
number.
18. Founded on theories and principles, counselors employ or prescribe methods
and strategies to help their clients.
19. Counseling methods include but not limited to therapy, psychoanalysis,
assessments, behavioral modification approaches among others.

Additional Activities

Relax, sit down and just read your finished activities. Smile and be happy
about your work. You may want to insert some improvements about your works
before submitting them to your teacher.

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What I Know What's More Assessment
1. False Give the Title 1. True
2. True 1. Core Values 2. False
3. False 2. Definition 3. False
4. True 3. Scope 4. True
5. False 4. Work Areas 5. False
6. True 5. Goals 6. True
7. False 6. Principles 7. False
8. False 8. False
9. False Table of Importance 9. False
10. True 1. Answers may vary 10. True
11. True 2. Answers may vary 11. True
12. True 3. Answers may vary 12. True
13. True 13. True
14. True 14. False
Do the Good, Avoid the Bad
15. False 15. True
1. Answers may vary
2. Answers may vary
3. Answers may vary
4. Answers may vary
5. Answers may vary
Answer Key
References
www.casw-acts.ca, “What is Social Work?,” accessed July 27, 2020,
https://www.casw-acts.ca/en/what-social-work

www.ifsw.org, “Global Definition of Social Work,” accessed July 27, 2020,

https://www.ifsw.org/what-is-social-work/global-definition-of-social-work/

Republic Act No. 4373: An Act to Regulate the Practice of Social Work and the
Operation of Social Work Agencies in the Philippines and for Other Purposes

Professional Regulatory Board for Social Workers Code of Ethics

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