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Principles and Core Values of Social Work LAS
Principles and Core Values of Social Work LAS
Note:
Answer the following activities. Use 1 whole sheet of paper as your answer sheet.
“The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) stated that the mission of the social work profession is rooted
in a set of core values. These values include: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of
human relationships, integrity, and competence (Morales and Sheafor, 1983).”
Practice Task:
Which Principle of Social Work I Agree Most?
Instruction: You are directed by your Subject Teacher to make analysis of one Social Work Principle. Among the
Seven Social Work Principles which were discussed, which will you choose to discuss? Why this Principle? What
Aspect of the Principle influences you? Please explain.
Post-test: CHECK YOUR PROGRESS
Direction: Circle the letter that corresponds to your answer.
1. This involves respecting the clients as they are under any circumstances and understands the meaning and causes of
the client’s behavior.
A. Acceptance C. Individualization
B. Self-Determination D. Confidentiality
2. A client is made to understand that he or she is expected to participate in the entire process.
A. Self-determination
B. Client’s participation in problem-solving
C. Worker self-awareness
D. Confidentiality
3. _________________ stated that the mission of the social work profession is rooted
in a set of core of values
A. NASA C. NASW
B. DSWD D. IFSW
4. This is based on the premise that there will always be everywhere with unmet
needs or problems which are beyond their own capacity to solve.
A. Concept of human potentials and capacities
B. Concept of social responsibilities
C. Concept of equal opportunities
D. Concept of social provision
5. It is based on respect for the inherent worth and dignity of all people and it is
cultivated by altruistic and democratic principles.
A. Social Work C. Core Values
B. Principles D. Scope of Social Work