Module 1 Reflections
Initial Response - Thoughts of a Pre-Service Teacher Who Wants to Make a Difference There are so many overlaps between social work and teaching. I have said this a few times now both in my first discussion post and in the small group in our last Zoom class, but I keep reflecting on it. For example, the “Roles of the Social Worker” listed in Chapter 1 of the textbook each corresponds with the role of a teacher. I am a strategist : I plan lessons to include all students and I identify issues to solve in our classroom. I am a broker : I give students tools to learn and grow. I can (responsibly) refer them to social workers. I am an advocate : I stand up for my students. I don't accept injustice and fight for their future. I am an initiator : I speak to the school boards and larger institutions. I chase change. I am a mediator : I help students to communicate. I resolve conflict without passing judgment. I am a negotiator : I speak on behalf of my students to get them wh...