What is the difference between a theory, model, method and approach in social work?

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  • @keepcalm3275
    @keepcalm3275 8 днів тому

    So wonderful to come across this presentation, practiced social for more than 5 years now...still interchange and less appreciate this big words.

  • @MarkTAllenby
    @MarkTAllenby 2 роки тому +16

    One of the biggest confusions in this comes from how we think about language. Lots of people assume that words reflect reality. If you start from that point, you can get very wound up about what is a theory, what is a model, what is a method, and what is an approach. A more helpful way to think about language is that it is not about what words mean, but how we use them. Words do not have fixed, static meanings, but they have uses that can be helpful or confusing. This means that we can use the same word in different ways.
    So yes, we are most likely to use the word theory when we are describing, explaining or predicting. When we use the word model, we are often using it as a way to intervene, but we can also use model as a term for visualising something that is intangible. A gengram is a model of the family. Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory gives rise to a model of development based on a series of circles which helps us to describe the settings in which development occurs.
    It is important to develop the courage to think less about what words mean, and more about how words are used in specific contexts.
    Theories help us answer the question 'why is it the way it is'.
    Models help us answer the questions 'what is it' and 'what should I do'.
    Methods help us answer the question 'how can I do it'.
    Approaches help us answer the question 'why should I do it'.
    Finally, thanks for the video. I am sharing it with my students.

    • @siobhanmaclean9614
      @siobhanmaclean9614  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Mark, this is a really helpful comment for viewers to read.

  • @anthonygikuri
    @anthonygikuri Рік тому +2

    This video came just minutes before sending my supervisor a horrible proposal. At least it made me think twice. Thank you

  • @agnesfaifua5617
    @agnesfaifua5617 4 роки тому +10

    You definitely have the best delivery of lessons on UA-cam. Please continue to load more vids. Wishing you were my teacher! Blessings ❤👌🙏🙏

  • @charlotteburton1908
    @charlotteburton1908 3 роки тому +8

    This was so helpful, I just begun working on my Master's in Social Work, and this really helped me put all of the moving parts into perspective.

  • @sadhanayoga5936
    @sadhanayoga5936 2 роки тому +2

    in year 3 of Applied Social Studies degree... and this finally explains with clarity the mechanisms of TMMP. Thank you

  • @andreeaapostol1488
    @andreeaapostol1488 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you for uploading these videos. They are very useful and your explanations are so easy to understand. Thanks a lot for what you are doing!

  • @skyesconception5393
    @skyesconception5393 Рік тому

    Thanks so much Siobhan, that was quite a handy piece of discussion especially for me as a social work student. I do not think anybody could have explained it better. the difference between those 4 has never been so clear for me. it is indeed a privilege to be one of your subscribers. thanks indeed

  • @jaisonkuriakose9445
    @jaisonkuriakose9445 3 роки тому +10

    It really helped me to understand the theory, approach,practice, model and method

  • @jorgeberumen4685
    @jorgeberumen4685 Рік тому

    I appreciate the clarity you provided in this video.

  • @leratokekana6530
    @leratokekana6530 2 роки тому +1

    You really explained and symplified....i like how you used "food" as an illustrations. please continue uploading videos like this.

  • @stefanonearchou681
    @stefanonearchou681 3 роки тому +1

    i love siobhan Macleans manner of explaining what is often viewed as quite complex social work issues- her sessions were so helpful when i was a NQSW- i feel rather hungry now though

  • @NicoleCap23
    @NicoleCap23 2 роки тому

    Best description ever! Why can't what I read just say that?! I just started MSW program but do not have a BSW so this really helps explain the difference. So glad I watched this video! Thank you!!

  • @28Tyc
    @28Tyc 2 роки тому

    This is an amazing breakdown. Love the use of methapor. Very clear thank you very much.

  • @SaneleEricksonDlamini
    @SaneleEricksonDlamini 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing this highly informative explanation, Siobhan Maclean! I like the analogy of food in explaining easily confused Social Work concepts. Well done!

  • @terry4mary
    @terry4mary 2 роки тому +2

    This is absolutely brilliant. Thank you Siobhan. I have saved this video for a regular visit.
    Many a time I get confused about those concepts. with your explanation with examples simplified it. You capped it up with pictorial representation of Head+Heart+Hand.

  • @mansi8963
    @mansi8963 2 роки тому +1

    Highly appreciate your food analogy and human body example towards the end. It tied everything together to beautifully, in such a memorable way. Thank you 🌻

  • @asifalvi8813
    @asifalvi8813 4 роки тому +4

    Ma'am, I'm so glad to find your precious UA-cam channel. I'm currently pursuing my B.S.S. degree in Social Welfare at the Institute of Social Welfare & Research, University of Dhaka. I'm a first year undergraduate student. I would love to know more about social work from you.
    Thanks once again for this video.

    • @siobhanmaclean9614
      @siobhanmaclean9614  4 роки тому

      I'm glad that you are finding the films useful. I will be putting some more films on the channel this week. Keep watching!

  • @pradiptakadambari9997
    @pradiptakadambari9997 3 роки тому +2

    very well explained ! very helpful for social workers. I have been also using cooking in teaching social work students. Finds your analogue more fit to explain the differences.

  • @dy2311
    @dy2311 4 роки тому +1

    Well explained! Thank you so much! Love the analogies! Keep them coming! :D

    • @siobhanmaclean9614
      @siobhanmaclean9614  4 роки тому +1

      I'm glad that you are finding the films useful. I will be putting more films on the channel this week. Keep watching! (I love analogies too - so there will be lots of them)

  • @zeemasuku7363
    @zeemasuku7363 Рік тому

    Excellent explanation and illustration of these important concepts. Gives clearer perspective, thank you so much

  • @kebrai9196
    @kebrai9196 Рік тому

    Thank you so much Siobhan!

  • @mangoyacho
    @mangoyacho Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing your very easy to understand explanations. You have helped me a lot. Thank you!

  • @weihongyan
    @weihongyan 2 роки тому

    Oh, my Lord! what a professor! You the best! Love it~ I watch your program every day!

  • @tutorthony3996
    @tutorthony3996 2 роки тому +1

    Simply awesome explanation of theory, model, method, and approach, Mam Siobhan! Its crystal clear! Thank you very much!

  • @majesticallymade6177
    @majesticallymade6177 6 місяців тому

    Beautifully exsplaind. Thank you.

  • @maluthulind9106
    @maluthulind9106 2 роки тому

    This has helped me understand theory, model, and approach much better. You have simplied it so well. I really liked the example of the drawing from the head to the hands. Thank you. I have subscribed and I am following you.

  • @joycesamuel9610
    @joycesamuel9610 2 роки тому

    soooo helpful! finally cleared it up for me!!!

  • @RuhulKabir-qm4bl
    @RuhulKabir-qm4bl 2 місяці тому

    Very good video..thanks so much

  • @SarahSimidian
    @SarahSimidian Рік тому

    This is a brilliant explanation.

  • @SuperOfure
    @SuperOfure 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video.

  • @familytentcamping123
    @familytentcamping123 3 роки тому +1

    This is excellent! Thank you for sharing!

  • @miatanoah
    @miatanoah 4 роки тому

    I have a better understanding! Thank you

  • @sanjanasingh20
    @sanjanasingh20 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you ma'am.I understand the all concept.You made an amazing film.

  • @antwiwaasarpong
    @antwiwaasarpong 2 роки тому

    This was helpful. Thank you ❤️

  • @samanthatennakoon
    @samanthatennakoon 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, it was helpful :)

  • @garikaiburutsa1520
    @garikaiburutsa1520 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, simple and easy to understand. Thank you

  • @QuynhLe-nk6pi
    @QuynhLe-nk6pi 2 роки тому

    Thank you SO much!

  • @rcordovah
    @rcordovah 2 роки тому +1

    Very clear! great delivery. Concur is a a great lesson !

  • @luvdoremi219
    @luvdoremi219 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @magdalenastarosciak7967
    @magdalenastarosciak7967 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Siobhan, really helpful👌

  • @sharinebennett6045
    @sharinebennett6045 2 роки тому

    When I heard my country’s🇯🇲 name mention🥰. Thank you for your thorough explanation

  • @deborahasamoah3398
    @deborahasamoah3398 2 роки тому

    I have understand your lessons very well ....Thank you
    Looking forward for more

  • @mosesmuthee5196
    @mosesmuthee5196 3 роки тому +1

    I ma having an exam on tuesday, and my God, you made the most confusing topics look so simple. thank you for taking your time to break them into small portions for me to understand.

    • @siobhanmaclean9614
      @siobhanmaclean9614  3 роки тому

      I am glad you found it useful. Good luck with the exam!

    • @mosesmuthee5196
      @mosesmuthee5196 3 роки тому

      @@siobhanmaclean9614 thank you so much, God bless you.

  • @maryjoseph3147
    @maryjoseph3147 2 роки тому

    Wonderful! You’re an excellent teacher

  • @lunno8421
    @lunno8421 3 роки тому +1

    God bless you. Very broken-down explanation. Please continue the great work.

  • @avinashwaghmare6538
    @avinashwaghmare6538 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you, mam, it was really helpful for me as I am pursuing social work

  • @shachichaudhari8851
    @shachichaudhari8851 2 роки тому

    You're an angel! I wish you would be my mentor. You have such an amazing talent to explain things in simplified way. Can you please upload videos on social group work please? I wish I'd be your student..

  • @karungibridget3799
    @karungibridget3799 3 роки тому +1

    thank you so much... indeed well explained n now I understand the four concepts... they were really confusing...

  • @joyyy3308
    @joyyy3308 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much, so helpful

  • @Finland1234
    @Finland1234 8 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @GuyohalakeWaqogayo-zq3ti
    @GuyohalakeWaqogayo-zq3ti 7 місяців тому

    Attractive teaching

  • @kristinebloomfield7428
    @kristinebloomfield7428 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much Siobhan, you have a talent for explaining things in a simplified way. Can I just check, is trauma informed practice an approach?

    • @siobhanmaclean9614
      @siobhanmaclean9614  4 роки тому +2

      sorry Kristine, I missed this. Yes, absolutely I would say that being trauma informed is an approach. In fact there are lots of approaches that are 'informed' by an understanding of something - so for example, you might use a poverty informed approach. It is really suggesting that your whole way of going about your work is informed by an understanding of trauma and the impact of this.

  • @maggiebosankoe9892
    @maggiebosankoe9892 3 роки тому

    thank you so much. it was so easy to understand

  • @myrtlemalit162
    @myrtlemalit162 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much🌷❤️🌷

  • @gareshadeabreu3238
    @gareshadeabreu3238 3 роки тому +1

    Wow this was amazing

  • @maywayco8939
    @maywayco8939 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much maam🙏🏻
    Very well explained,
    I have licensure examination this coming feb.11,2021..

  • @muhammadnadir4229
    @muhammadnadir4229 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much

    • @HypEgbune
      @HypEgbune 3 роки тому +1

      An excellent breakdown into simple ABC chunks. Thanks Siobhan

  • @benedictakyei4456
    @benedictakyei4456 3 роки тому +2

    Great explanation ☺️

  • @suegilchrist2637
    @suegilchrist2637 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your examples! Studyingg health promotion and public health and have had a full day of trying to understand the differences. Wonderfully described! Now I just want to have a curry!;)

  • @AB-dx7rq
    @AB-dx7rq 2 роки тому +1

    This is such a informative video, thank you so much. Can you pls tell me if I was to reference GEMS questioning tool, how would I do that???Thank you

  • @jaisonkuriakose9445
    @jaisonkuriakose9445 3 роки тому

    Than you so much

  • @Mrgv68
    @Mrgv68 Рік тому

    i can't find the link, i need to put this as reference for homework. It really helpful

  • @atefehseyedi3494
    @atefehseyedi3494 3 роки тому +1

    thank u

  • @wellandable
    @wellandable 3 роки тому

    Really helpful. Id love to explore this more. Are there readings or references for this lecture I can explore ?

    • @siobhanmaclean9614
      @siobhanmaclean9614  3 роки тому +3

      I write about theory and practice in many publications for example, 'Theory and Practice: A Straightforward Guide for Social Work Students' and 'Social Work Theory: A Straightforward Guide for Practice Educators and Supervisors' the social work theory cards also contains a lot of my thinking around this. I hope that is helpful. All are available on my website.

  • @naijaarrogance241
    @naijaarrogance241 3 роки тому +1

    Very useful. Thanks alot. I wish I could get the slides shown on the screen please

    • @siobhanmaclean9614
      @siobhanmaclean9614  3 роки тому +1

      I'm glad you found it useful. I don't have a way to share slides at this point, although I am looking into this.

  • @hannahgilmore7188
    @hannahgilmore7188 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Siobhan, this really helped me understand all the components. Currently struggling with what is a model of assessment? It's like the exchange and questioning model isn't it? Or is it task centred etc? Thankyou

    • @siobhanmaclean9614
      @siobhanmaclean9614  3 роки тому +1

      actually although it is confusing to some extent both could be models that you use in your assessment practice - but essentially the three models of assessment are the exchange, procedural and questioning model.

  • @fiscaniautama4736
    @fiscaniautama4736 2 роки тому

    Wow I can't believe it only takes 15 minutes to understand your explanation!! My class usually takes 100-145 minutes each and I'm still confused with my lecture's explanation

    • @siobhanmaclean9614
      @siobhanmaclean9614  2 роки тому

      Glad it helped! It is a complex issue and I think students who have a clear understanding in this area have a good start.

  • @Girlninja.fitness
    @Girlninja.fitness 3 роки тому

    Perfectly explained but Please Ma’am can you give me more examples on a theory,model, method and approach?

    • @siobhanmaclean9614
      @siobhanmaclean9614  3 роки тому

      lots of our webinars build on this providing examples. watch particularly the webinar called a Picnic of Theory

  • @edeecolaco4497
    @edeecolaco4497 2 роки тому

    hi can you give me an example of attachment theory and an approach

  • @m.aligulpinar2220
    @m.aligulpinar2220 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much. May be we can add this: "a model may be based on one or more than one theory." Is it possible?

  • @gagarine42
    @gagarine42 2 роки тому

    Incredibly useful. Why methods cannot come from a theory?

    • @siobhanmaclean9614
      @siobhanmaclean9614  2 роки тому +2

      methods come from models essentially. However, we can all develop our own models based on practice wisdom. I would argue that they can all be traced back to models or approaches of some kind though.

  • @anabeltrevilla3414
    @anabeltrevilla3414 Рік тому

    Hello, can you explain the difference between a theory and a framework? Thank you

  • @syedadnanahmedb
    @syedadnanahmedb 3 роки тому +1

    😍😍😍

  • @user-os5gm2gi9p
    @user-os5gm2gi9p Рік тому +1

    Is a theory and a framework the same?

  • @ifunanya_walk_with_God
    @ifunanya_walk_with_God Рік тому

    Can I use another word to describe for my better understanding.
    Can I say that a Theory can be a method while Model cab be seen as a formular?

  • @bina-pn3kx
    @bina-pn3kx Рік тому

    Hello do you have a Transcript?

    • @siobhanmaclean9614
      @siobhanmaclean9614  Рік тому

      Hello. No there is no transcript. The idea of the UA-cam videos is to provide something for visual learners. If you would like my work in writing then I have books and cards. The Theory Cards set contains all of this information and a great deal more.

    • @bina-pn3kx
      @bina-pn3kx Рік тому

      @@siobhanmaclean9614 so where can I find your book?

  • @elviswalker8722
    @elviswalker8722 3 роки тому

    Hmm

  • @emyfresh9230
    @emyfresh9230 9 місяців тому

    I wish I will get scholarship and study with you

  • @rachaelkibuchi1791
    @rachaelkibuchi1791 3 роки тому

    So now someone give me examples of approaches in social work

    • @siobhanmaclean9614
      @siobhanmaclean9614  3 роки тому +1

      hello - watch the video on the Picnic of Theory - there are lots of examples in there.

  • @patriciabandoh6841
    @patriciabandoh6841 2 роки тому

    SO WITHOUT CONFIDENCE SOCIAL WORK WOULD BE DIFFICULT

  • @KwakuSika_
    @KwakuSika_ 3 роки тому

    mmh

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    @rabiayurdakul888 Рік тому

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