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the basic fairness and moral rightness of the social arrangements and institutional structures that impact the people of a community or society
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a leader who understands and embodies the interpersonal and moral aspects of leadership, inspires others, and is motivated by the welfare of everyone involved in a common effort
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need for professionals to lean into innovation and emerging practice so as to pioneer new approaches and move beyond their existing competency levels
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building competence starts with hands-on experience. In practicum settings, practice involves observing seasoned social workers, engaging directly with clients, and applying theoretical knowledge to real situations.
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This ongoing process transforms experiences into deeper insight and helps refine one’s approach to care
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Practicum experience shows students how leadership and social justice values translate into real-world action.
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See how social work concepts like ethics, cultural awareness, and client engagement are used in actual practicum situations
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Continually aware of the profession’s mission, values, ethical principles, and ethical standards and practice in a manner consistent with them.
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Continually strive to increase their professional knowledge and skills and to apply them in practice.
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Pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups of people
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collective professional experiences and observations of practitioners that supplement empirical knowledge
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view of knowledge; the belief that knowledge is acquired through empirical, scientific means
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belief that values the contributions of alternative theories and qualitative research to professional knowledge, and that encourages the deconstruction of assumptions that form the basis of knowledge
