Review the unit readings and resources, including the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct sections I-1.8 and I-1.10 to learn about our responsibility as educators to teach children the importance of respecting and valuing differences in others. Children are naturally curious to learn about people who look or act differently than they do. Therefore, the … Read more
Learning Resources Required Readings Resources for Evidence-Based Practices Required Media Laureate Education (Producer). (2013c). Levy family episode 2 [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 2 minutes.Accessible player –Downloads–Download Video w/CCDownload AudioDownload TranscriptCredit: Provided courtesy of the Laureate International Network of Universities. Discussion: Generating Support for Evidence-Based … Read more
Learning Resources Required Readings Birkenmaier, J., & Berg-Weger, M. (2018). The practicum companion for social work: Integrating class and fieldwork (4th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.Chapter 2, Socialization into the Social Work Profession (pp. 34-61) Optional Resources Assignment 1: Week 2 Blog Refer to the topics covered in this weeks resources and incorporate them … Read more
Social work emerged as a profession in response to social disparities brought on by the Industrial Revolution and subsequent urbanization. One type of practice, called macro practice, developed through the community work of Jane Addams and Hull-House, which focused on creating a socially just environment in which communities could thrive. Another pivotal figure, Mary … Read more
Review the syllabus for criteria for grading of Discussion Questions. Discussion Questions are offered to enable the student to apply the information learned within the course to real world situations and issues. The MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS for discussion questions are: 1. Your responses should reflect what you have learned and clearly identify you as … Read more
SOCW 6351: Social Policy, Welfare, and Change Week 2 Discussion 1 Discussion 1: Policy Development Often, policymakers develop policies in response to a recent societal problem or event. Whereas some societal problems, such as homelessness, unemployment, and poverty, require long-term policy development and refinement, society sometimes demands immediate policy implementation in response to events … Read more
. Did you understand that Horace Miner was describing that Nacirema spelled backwards is American? Why wouldnt you or others necessarily recognize this? 2. Using Horace Miners approach, write a brief story that uses some other common experience, such as going to the movies, watching TV, going dancing, a day at work, etc. 3. … Read more
Classmate ONE: Covey’s approach to organizing life in the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” has consistent themes with a Christian worldview. For example, in the when speaking about the second habit he emphasizes greatly that are minds need to be focused on the future, or the end goal. This is consistent with a Christian worldview because as … Read more
Did the texts by Powers and Farish Noor in Week 1 challenge any ideas that you had about world history? Please name specific points from each text. They may relate to anything, such as colonialism, non-European cultures, gender, family, science, etc. 2) In Farish Noor’s TedTalk “The viewpoint that won’t go away” from Week 2, … Read more
This course focuses on the practical methods of research, which beginning level social workers can incorporate into their field education and practice environment with diverse populations including at risk populations. It reviews the fundamental theoretical frameworks, research concepts and the process of research from the point of view of the problem solving approach. Students … Read more