Teaching Activities for Social Work

Jill M. Chonody, PhD, MSW, LCSW, is a Professor at Boise State University school of social work in Idaho and studies ageism, aging, and teaching and learning activities with a particular interest in utilizing photography both in research and pedagogically. She has published and presented her work nationally and internationally and has over 80 published articles and book chapters. This is her third book.

• 1. Introduction.- Part I. Photography.- 2. Picture Your Learning: Photography as Pedagogy.- 3. Building Community with Photograph Sharing.- 4. Adapting Photovoice: Knowledge Production and Ethics.- 5. Can You See It? ZMET-Inspired Practices.- Part II. Art and Music.- 6. Outside of the Box: Impulses from Art and Design Education.- 7. Drawing for Insight: Cultivating Creative Capability.- 8. From Traditional to Alternative Families: A Drawing Exercise.- 9. Using Music Games to Learn about the Self and Others.- Part III. Mindfulness and Self-Care.- 10. Mindfulness and Meditation Activities.- 11. Visualization and Mindfulness for a Growth Mindset.- 12. Yoga as a Body-Based Intervention for Wellness.- 13. Self-Care Accountability Buddies: A Practicum Activity.- 14. Self-Care Portfolio.- Part IV. Reflective Reading and Writing.- 15. Book Groups as a Pedagogic Device.- 16. Using Fiction and Autobiography in the Classroom.- 17. Short Writings: Introducing New Ideas.- 18. Reflective Writing: Critical Examination of Biases.- 19. Reflective Journaling for Metacognition.- 20. Free Writing.- Part V. Podcasts.- 21. The Social Work Podcast.- 22. Doin’ The Work: Frontline Stories of Social Change.- 23. Social Work Concepts: “Hidden Brain” and “Invisibilia”.- Part VI. Artificial Intelligence.- 24. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Education.- 25. AI in Case Management: Exercises for Ethical Practice.- 26. Assessing the Validity of Generative AI in Practice Content.- Part VII. Fun and Games.- 27. Developing a Board Game to Meet Learning Objectives.- 28. Using a Contest for Learning.- 29. Mad Monopoly.- 30. The Carousel Game: Playful Risk and Regulation.- Part VIII. Professional Development.- 31. History, Values, Ethics, and Human Rights.- 32. Social Work History Guess Who?.- 33. Digital Development in Social Work Education.- 34. "The Alligator River Story".- 35. Critical Thinking Entrance Tickets.- 36. Grand Challenges.- 37. Video Based Reflection Journal.- Part IX. Anti-Racist Teaching and Design Justice.- 38. Racial Justice in Action: Promoting Anti-Racist Practice.- 39. Design Justice: Engagement and Equity in Pedagogy.- 40. DEIPAR Social Justice Framework Assessment with Case Vignettes.- 41. Unpacking “Coded Bias”.- 42. Can We Talk About Racism? A Reflective Exercise.- Part X. Addressing Stereotyping and Bias.- 43. Experiential Activity on Appearances and Assumptions.- 44. Deconstructing Oppression in Discourse.- 45. Addressing Ageism: Journaling, Reflecting, and Examining.- 46. Anti-Ageism and Ableism: Examination of Media Portrayals.- 47. “Barbie:” Gender, Social Expectations, and Feminism.- 48. Teaching with Photography: Examining Mental Health Stigma.- 49. Countering Stereotype Threat.- 50. Cultivating Cultural Humility.- Part XI. Human Behavior and the Social Environment.- 51. A Critical Classroom: Human Behavior in the Social Environment.- 52. Cycle of Socialization Reflection.- 53. Social-Emotional Learning: School Social Work.- 54. Adolescent Culture.- 55. Exploring Older Adulthood Creatively.- Part XII. Theory.- 56. What can reality TV tell us about theory?.- 57. Critical Activities for Integrating Theory and Practice.- Part XIII. Engagement, Assessment, and Clinical Practice.- 58. Barriers to Communication Role Play.- 59. Enhancing Engagement Through Improv.- 60. Interviewing Skills Activity.- 61. Using Automobiles to Learn about Clients’ Lives.- 62. Advancing Digital Literacy Skills through Foresight Analysis.- 63. Leaving “Room” for PTSD in a BSW Program.- 64. Interviewing and Diagnostic Skills Activity.- 65. Psychopathology Bingo.- 66. Peer-Client Project.- 67. Practice with Children: Assignments for Play Therapy.- 68. Substance Digest.- 69. Treatment Planning: “Traditional” vs. “Recovery” Perspective.- 70. Is It Cheating? An Activity for Teaching Couple’s Therapy.- Part XIV. Mezzo and Macro Practice.- 71. Engaging Students in Policy.- 72. Exploring Community and Gentrification: An Interview.- 73. Community Intervention: An Arts-Based Activity.- 74. Organizational Theory in Action: An Immersion Experience.- Part XV. Research Methods.- 75. Giggles?: Measurement and Operationalization.- 76. Engaging Social Work Students in Research Methods.- 77. How Much Do You Love SPSS?: A Research Assignment.- 78. Teaching Research by Doing: Activities.- 79. Social Media: A Thematic Analysis.- Part XVI. LGBTQ+ Affirmative Practice.- 80. Queer World-Making.- 81. Critical Thinking with Generative Artificial Intelligence.- 82. Mini Zines for LGBTQ Communities.- 83. Infographic Advocacy: Visualizing International Social Policy.- 84. From Advocacy to Agitator: Championing Intersecting Identities.- Part XVII. Reproductive Justice and Sexual Health.- 85. A Liberatory Consciousness Framework for Reproductive Justice.- 86. Creating Sex Positive Classrooms: Preparing Practitioners.- 87. Menstrual Health and Hygiene Advocacy and Fundraising.- 88. Abstinence Only Sex Education: But We Want Condoms.- 89. A Culturally Sensitive Workshop for Maternal Well-Being.- Part XVIII. Environmental Justice.- 90. Environmental Justice: From Awareness to Action.- 91. Co-Beneficial Interventions.- 92. Community Mapping Environmental Injustice.- 93. Self-Assessment: Environmental Footprint and Knowledge.- Part XIX. International Connections and Cultural Awareness.- 94. Creating Global Connections at Home.- 95. What is Social Work?: An International Collaboration.- 96. Inclusive Global Learning Strategies: A Ghanaian Experience.- 97. Imagery Exercise: An Unaccompanied Child's Journey.- 98. The Land of Missed Opportunity and Punishment: A Case Study.- Part XX. Evaluating Teaching and Learning.- 99. Innovative Grading and Critical Feedback Processes.- 100. Evaluating Teaching Effectiveness in Social Work Education.