Canda, Edward R.2025-01-292025-01-292024Canda, E. R. (2024). Resources for Teaching Introduction to Human Behavior Theory for Social Work. Spiritual Diversity and Social Work Initiative, The University of Kansas.https://hdl.handle.net/1808/35809This handbook provides a concise introduction to theories of human behavior for social work and allied helping professions. It is intended as an aid for educators and students to `encourage teaching and learning about human behavior theories that are useful to guide social work practice. The handbook includes outlines of key ideas of systems theories, empowerment theories, and theories of personality and human development. Theories are presented in ways that facilitate comparison and critical reflection for their insights and limitations. Additional resources include a sample course syllabus, supplemental materials for assignments, learning exercises, and a list of selected publications that relate to cultural and spiritual diversity. The design of this course and its resources illustrate in detail one way to infuse the topic of spiritual diversity into teaching about theories of human behavior.Copyright 2024 Edward R. Canda. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 4.0 International License (CC-BY-NC 4.0). 3rd party content belongs to the original sources as indicated and is not governed by the CC license. Their terms of use may vary.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/Human behavior theorySocial WorkBookhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6751-1820openAccess