Educational Social Work
Mississippi Valley State University
College of Education
Pre-Field Seminar
Educational Social Worker
Submitted to Dr. Baxter Wright by Britany Roland
March 1, 2013
Abstract
Educational Social Workers typically pick up outside the classroom where the teacher leaves off. The help those students transition from Middle School/Junior High to High School, help them deal with various psychosocial issues, find solutions to problems with academics, coping skills, and helping identify those students that are considered “at risk” students of the either not graduating or dropping out of school. These are real life angels to most students that are able to utilize them as a resource. While not in a classroom everyday also truly make a difference in the lives of the children that they interact with and also impact their lives for the better.
Social Problem School Social Workers or Educational Social Workers as some places refer to them are a wonderful support staff for children to be able to access and use a resource during the years of school from elementary to high school up to graduation. While teachers are expected to deal with problems in the classroom, the Educational Social Worker is trained to help those students above and beyond the classroom. These types of Social Workers that work in the school address the needs of kids that are in need of these special services that teachers cannot provide. Social Problems such as bulling, gay, and lesbian, bisexuality, children with psycho social and emotional issues, and those who are having problems performing on an academic level that is acceptable for graduating and obtaining their diplomas. They are also a resource for the classroom teachers to use in helping to take a positive approach to handling problem students. They also aid in administration in dealing with children that are misbehaving or have truancy issues. As one can see there is a wide range of social problems that these specially
College of Education
Pre-Field Seminar
Educational Social Worker
Submitted to Dr. Baxter Wright by Britany Roland
March 1, 2013
Abstract
Educational Social Workers typically pick up outside the classroom where the teacher leaves off. The help those students transition from Middle School/Junior High to High School, help them deal with various psychosocial issues, find solutions to problems with academics, coping skills, and helping identify those students that are considered “at risk” students of the either not graduating or dropping out of school. These are real life angels to most students that are able to utilize them as a resource. While not in a classroom everyday also truly make a difference in the lives of the children that they interact with and also impact their lives for the better.
Social Problem School Social Workers or Educational Social Workers as some places refer to them are a wonderful support staff for children to be able to access and use a resource during the years of school from elementary to high school up to graduation. While teachers are expected to deal with problems in the classroom, the Educational Social Worker is trained to help those students above and beyond the classroom. These types of Social Workers that work in the school address the needs of kids that are in need of these special services that teachers cannot provide. Social Problems such as bulling, gay, and lesbian, bisexuality, children with psycho social and emotional issues, and those who are having problems performing on an academic level that is acceptable for graduating and obtaining their diplomas. They are also a resource for the classroom teachers to use in helping to take a positive approach to handling problem students. They also aid in administration in dealing with children that are misbehaving or have truancy issues. As one can see there is a wide range of social problems that these specially
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