Group size matters
This 2014 op ed in the NY Times relates to the Social Role Valorization (SRV) theme of competency enhancement, in this case, as related to the role of student. It examines ways that group size… Read More »Group size matters
competency enhancement
From study to implementation: SRV and PASSING (tip #1)
Both the PASSING tool (manual) and the PASSING workshop are high quality resources that can help to make SRV theory concrete, practical and ‘implementable.’ For example, the PASSING tool (manual) includes 42 distinct ratings, and… Read More »From study to implementation: SRV and PASSING (tip #1)
SRV action implications
The SRV monograph includes a useful chart laying out categories of SRV action implications that can help us think about how to implement SRV, with an eye towards helping societally devalued people to have greater… Read More »SRV action implications
NY Times article: ‘Hand of a Superhero’
An article to read and discuss from an SRV perspective. What valued social roles might this open the door to, and thus increase the probability of greater access to the good things of life? (Note… Read More »NY Times article: ‘Hand of a Superhero’
NY Times article: To Siri With Love: How One Boy With Autism Became BFF With Apple’s Siri
This recent article in the NY Times would make a good basis for a Social Role Valorization-based exercise or discussion, in an agency, study group or university class. It would require thinking about multiple elements–first individually,… Read More »NY Times article: To Siri With Love: How One Boy With Autism Became BFF With Apple’s Siri
role theory on the ‘everyday sociology’ blog
I just read an entry on the ‘Everyday Sociology’ blog sponsored by Norton Publishing. The entry is about role theory, and touches on: expectations, social status and behaviors. I like the idea of trying to… Read More »role theory on the ‘everyday sociology’ blog