Ethical dilemmas are challenges frequently faced by social workers in all areas of practice. A dilemma is present when there are competing ethical obligations. Reply to the dilemmas your instructor posts: Identify the conflict. What are the competing values, goals or ethics presented? Identify at least one relevant principle from the NASW Code of […]
In what ways are Buddhist traditions and values different from your own beliefs and practices? What beliefs in Buddhism do you find the most valuable and wise? Why? What beliefs and practices do you find the most challenging to our own cultural assumptions? Why?
Identify as many risks and protective factors as you can and organize them into the 3 levels like below. Then, identify the relevant developmental competencies for the life stage. Finally, decide whether you think this case study exhibits resilience or not, referring to one of the definitions we studied to back up your answer. Risk […]
What is the value of reverse integration on the academic achievement-social inclusion continuum? Based on the article: “Lessons in acceptance; Sunny View Public School’s ‘win-win’ reverse integration program lets profoundly disabled and mainstream children learn together in a place that benefits ‘students, teachers and ultimately society”?
An explanation of the social work practice skills gained by participating in the field education experience. Reupert, A. (2007). Social worker’s use of self. Clinical Social Work Journal, 35(2), 107-116. Van Voorhis, R. M., & Hostetter, C. (2006). The impact of MSW education on social worker empowerment and commitment to client empowerment through social justice […]
Compare and contrast the effects of underutilization with the effects of overutilization. Examine at least three significant differences in your analysis, providing specific examples. Use this unit’s readings or other scholarly, peer-reviewed literature to inform your discussion.
Search online for one quality website that provides information about logic models. There are many different types of models, so pick a logic model that you like. Some websites actually provide tools for developing logic models and these may be more helpful than others. Post your findings with an annotation of how your chosen logic […]
What challenges have Jewish believers faced in trying to hold on to their beliefs and practices throughout history and into the present? What have been some of the issues of belief and practice that identified Jews as a minority within the larger, host culture? Reflect on that. How has your own understanding and practice of […]
Before the discoveries of Gregor Mendel, Darwin hypothesized that the characteristics of the father and mother intermingled in the offspring. What was this idea called at the time? What discovery, first made by Mendel and later scientists such as Thomas Hunt Morgan, proved his hypothesis to be wrong?
Anthropology in informing policy and policymakers. What is the role of anthropology in social advocacy and community engagement? What is the role of applied anthropology in community needs and impact assessment? Please provide examples of social, political, health, and environmental policies and agendas that applied Anthropology could have a greater impact. What is policy and […]
