Category: Social work

  • Title: Current Event Presentation on Health Issue and its Implications for Social Work Practice and Policy

    Retrieve a current event article from a reputable news source (newspaper, news website, or magazine like Time, etc.) on something that has arisen in the past week related to a health issue.   Articles may be policy-oriented, epidemiological, or psychosocial.   Be prepared to present the issue and main points to the class and facilitate discussion. Post your presentation in the designated discussion board forum. This will allow your classmates to view your presentation and ask questions for discussion.
    1. The expectation is that the presentation (PowerPoint) to the class should be 5 minutes. Be prepared to field questions. 
    2. Upload a 1-2 page review of your chosen article in Canvas. Your review should include the following:
    a. a brief description of the article (about one paragraph)
    b. rationale for why this is an important issue for society
    c. rationale for why this is an important issue for health social workers (or social workers in general)
    d. potential implications of the report for policy and/or practice and or ethics.
    e. include a reference page
    f. follow APA mechanics (12 point font, title page, black font, double spaced)
    * A power point of 5 mins is needed for this assigment. Please follow all instrustions.

  • Understanding and Working with the Maori Culture of New Zealand

    WHICH EVER CULTURE YOU DECIDE TO WORK ON IS UP TO YOU. NON AMERICAN CULTURE
    Complete a minimum of a 2 -3 page paper. The purpose of this assignment is to enable the student to understand more fully the cultural influences that shape all cultures and to develop cross cultural competence.
    In the paper students will be asked to:
    · Examine what you know about the culture and why you have chosen this particular culture.
    · The next part of the paper will be to research and learn some things that you do not know about the culture.
    · And to end the paper the student will be asked to discuss, based on what they know and have learned, how they would approach working with an individual or family from the culture they have chosen.
    Some points to include:
    · Describe some of the traditions of the culture.
    · Describe some significant historical markers from the culture.
    · Describe how the culture may respond to social service intervention.
    · Describe what drives the cultures traditional beliefs and values.
    · Describe how the culture approaches child rearing practices.
    · Describe some of the ways that this culture is marginalized or disenfranchised.

  • “Applying Concepts of Family Violence to TED Talks and Documentaries”

    Instructure Specifications for Paper:
    The paper should be about 5-7 pages long (5 pages minimum, 9
    pages maximum). Regarding formatting, submissions must be double-­spaced, using
    Times New Roman 12pt font and 1″ margins. Also, please use an established
    method of citing your sources (APA, MLA, etc., preferably APA). I will grade
    based on content, organization, quality of observation, and your ability to
    connect concepts from the class to the Movie/Documentary or Series you
    selected.
    Overall, the purpose of the final paper is not to review or
    summarize the documentary or TED talks; instead, it is an exercise that asks
    you to apply the concepts and theoretical explanations you have learned
    regarding family violence to the TED talks or documentary you watched. So, you
    will be able to do a practical application and analysis showing your learning
    and understanding of class concepts (i.e., causes, possible theoretical
    explanations, and policy recommendations). Therefore, the more concepts and
    ideas identified from the text and class discussions there are, the better your
    paper will be.
    Set of 4 TED Talks:
    (If
    you choose the TED Talk option, you will need to watch all talks listed in this
    section as they are relatively short):
    Why
    domestic violence victims do not leave | Leslie Morgan –
    Leslie Morgan Steiner was in “crazy love” — that is, madly in love
    with a man who routinely abused her and threatened her life. Steiner tells the
    dark story of her relationship, correcting misconceptions many people hold
    about victims of domestic violence and explaining how we can all help break the
    silence. (Filmed at TEDxRainier.)

    Jackson
    Katz: Violence against women—it is a men’s issue –
    Domestic violence and sexual abuse are often called “women’s issues.”
    However, in this bold, blunt talk, Jackson Katz points out that these are
    intrinsically men’s issues — and shows how these violent behaviors are tied to
    definitions of manhood. A clarion call for us all — women and men — to call
    out unacceptable behavior and be leaders of change.

    Men
    own your role in domestic violence | Christan Rainey | TEDxCharleston –
    Finding even a flicker of positivity in the wake of an abhorrent domestic
    violence event seems impossible, yet it happened. Christan Rainey, who lost his
    family to such tragedy, has committed himself to eradicate domestic violence
    and engaging men in this movement. His efforts have spawned a multi-faceted
    solution that includes education, activism, training, and prevention.

    We
    should all be feminists | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | TEDxEuston –
    Adichie offers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century,
    one rooted in inclusion and awareness. This TED talk speaks to the topic of
    this class because it points to the roots of domestic violence that stem from
    inequality. 

  • “Exploring Social Welfare and Policy Practice through the Carla Washburn Case Study”

    Getting Started
    Throughout this course, case studies will be used to make practical applications of the content as it relates to social welfare, social policy, and social work. The cases are available through a website connected to the primary textbook. These cases will help you begin to develop policy practice skills and approach policy practice from a strengths perspective.
    Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
    Present self as a learner and engage clients and constituencies as experts of their own experiences.
    Describe leadership principles related to social welfare.
    Instructions
    Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
    Read the Carla Washburn Case Study.
    Review the funding section of the interactive case and answer the questions.
    What do you think are Mrs. Washburn’s major needs?
    Identify at least three strengths she has that could help her meet these needs.
    Identify resources in the community that could help Mrs. Washburn meet her needs.
    What policies and programs are helping her meet her needs?
    Can you identify any policies that are making it more difficult for her to meet her needs?
    Your initial post is due by the end of the fourth day of the workshop.
    Your initial post should be a minimum of 200 words.
    Read and respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts, as well as all follow-up instructor questions directed to you, by the end of the workshop.
    Your replies should be a minimum of 50 words.
    Your posts should also:
    Be well developed with clear answers and evidence of critical thinking.
    Add greater depth to the discussion by introducing new ideas.
    Answer classmates’ questions and add insight to the discussion.

  • “Relevansi dan Dampak Artikel Populer dalam Masyarakat Indonesia”

    1. Artikel populer harus ditulis menggunakan bahasa Indonesia ragam formal (baku) sesuai dengan struktur yang telah dipelajari sebelumnya dalam minimal 800 kata dan maksimal 1.200 kata.
    1. Perhatikan tata tulis seperti ejaan, diksi/pilihan kata, kalimat efektif, penyusunan paragraf, penulisan kutipan, dan daftar pustaka yang sesuai dengan kaidah penulisan bahasa Indonesia. 

  • “Exploring Black Feminist Thought: Challenging Oppression and Resisting Change”

    Select a topic motivated from this weeks content that stood out to you and dive deeper into learning about the topic.
    Formulate a question: You can choose any question you want. Perhaps it’s a question you have yourself, or one you would like to be able to answer. Maybe this week, go for something that frustrates you… a question that frustrates you when people ask it. This is how we get prepared to respond.
    Look it up: Find two (New) OUTSIDE sources on the topic, cite them, and share what you learned.
    Ways to submit:
    You can submit a written response [500 -1000 words]
    This week’s content was about examining Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins to provide us with a new paradigm in terms of how we think about oppression and resistance. The topic was of Feminism and Change.
    I will attach Patricia Hill Collins entire book in the files, Black Feminist Thought.
    Watch these videos after you have read chapters 1-2 for the book Black Feminist Thought:


    Watch these videos after you have read chapters 3-9 for the book Black Feminist Thought:

    Watch these videos after you have read chapters 10-12 for the book Black Feminist Thought:


    Also, this week we had to analysis these songs based of of this week’s content:
    RUBY IBARRA FEAT. ROCKY RIVERA, KLASSY, & FAITH SANTILLA || US || PROD. BY NPHARED

    and
    Janelle Monáe – Q.U.E.E.N. feat. Erykah Badu

  • “Exploring Encompass Health: A Comprehensive Analysis of a Rehabilitation Agency in Dothan, Alabama”

    The Agency is Encompass Health in Dothan Alabama. This is a rehabilitation agency. It needs to be written in APA format.
    The student will write a paper (minimum 5-7 pages APA) on the practicum agency emphasizing agency structure, populations served, core services provided and an analysis of relevant agency policies. This paper is to be double- spaced and typed. The content is not limited to, but must include:
    Stated goals and objectives of the agency
    The formal organizational structure of the agency
    The social services programs administered by the agency
    Describe the clients of the agency and what client needs the agency meets identify the significant disciplines other than social work in the agency
    Identify key sources of funding for the agency
    Describe the general atmosphere within the agency
    Identify the policy-making body of the agency
    Identify three key community resources used by the practicum agency
    Overview of populations served
    Identification and exploration of core services provided by the agency
    You will gather information for your paper thru the Practicum Agency Interviews, Websites etc. 

  • Title: Human-Animal Interaction: Progress, Challenges, and Future Directions

    Your task is to:
    1) Discuss and describe the overview of human-animal interaction globally – progress and challenges in diverse parts of the world and,
    2) Discuss and describe the recent developments in human-animal interaction research.
    3) Discuss and describe the threats to the validity of human-animal interaction intervention studies and the suggestions for improvement.
    4) Discuss and describe the incorporation of new technologies outlined in chapter 32.
    ***Please be sure to answer in complete paragraphs.***

  • Title: “Monica’s Journey: A Character Analysis of Friends’ Beloved Chef”

    My character is Monica from friends 
    Please see the attached files for instructions. 
    There’s also two parts to this. 
    Please see the activity response and do that on a separate page. Thank you. Please let me know if you’re confused.