Application of Theoretical Perspectives – Part 2 As you approach this final week of your coursework in HSBE II, you may reflect on your increased understanding of human development. You have explored the bio-psycho-social development of individuals at all stages of the life span. You have applied personal and environmental concepts and theories to social work cases and to social work in general. This week, you complete assignments that allow you to apply your increased understanding of life-span development. You apply a systems perspective to social work practice and consider how the application of a systems perspective might contribute to advocacy and social change. Learning Objectives Students will: Apply a systems perspective to social work Analyze the influence of a systems perspective on social work practice Photo Credit: [scyther5]/[iStock / Getty Images Plus]/Getty Images Learning Resources Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus. Required Readings Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. Chapter 1, "Introduction to Human Behavior and the Social Environment" (pp. 11-54) Larsson, S., & Sjöblom, Y. (2010). Perspectives on narrative methods in social work research. International Journal of Social Welfare, 19(3), 272–280. Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. Plummer, S. -B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Foundation year. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader]. "Working With People With Disabilities: The Case of Lester" (pp. 31–33) Note: This text is available as an eBook (electronic book). It will be provided to you via an email from the Walden University book store. Pack, M. (2011). Discovering an integrated framework for practice: a qualitative investigation of theories used by social workers working as sexual abuse therapists. Journal of Social Work Practice, 25(1), 79–93. Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. Roscoe, K., Carson, A. M., & Madoc-Jones, L. (2011). Narrative social work: Conversations between theory and practice. Journal of Social Work Practice, 25(1), 47–61. Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. Savaya, R., & Gardner, F. (2012). Critical reflection to identify gaps between espoused theory and theory-in-use. Social Work, 57(2), 145–154. Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. Optional Resources Use the link below to access the MSW home page, which provides resources for your social work program. MSW home page Discussion: Systems Perspective and Social Change Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman (2016) stated, "Clients are affected by and in constant ...