This is intended to be in paragragh/ narrative format and not just an assignment where the questions are answered.
The assignment is an opportunity for each student to:
Demonstrate the ability to critically understand cultural difference, expectations and personal philosophy and assumptions leading personal biases
Develop awareness of the complex historical, political, social, economic, and cultural factors that impact the entire spectrum of diversity
Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of diversity, specifically class stratification, institutional racism, sexism, and homophobia in the practice of social work
Understand the implications of discrimination on diverse groups with reference to race, class, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, and disability
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After reading NASW Cultural Standards, students will write a 2 page paper (1) examining the types of clientele which they might find particularly challenging, stimulating and beneficial to work due to one’s own background, values, and relationship style, (2) discussing concepts and information from their reading from the course which found thought provoking or enlightening and (3) describing things you hope to do to become more culturally competent.
Self-assessment of beginning culturally competent (30 points).
Describe the level of cultural competence you had when started the course. What experiences had particularly shaped your views of your own culture and the culture of others?
What I learned from the reading (30 points).
Highlight succinctly things you learned while reading that were most meaningful for you. What aspects did you already know? What challenged your preconceptions? What piqued your curiosity and made you want to learn more? What questions were aroused in your mind that would merit further investigation and exploration?
What does this mean for your practice (30 points)
Type of clients I could help. Discuss how what you learned about professional social work practice, values, standards, diversity, etc. relative to the reading that relates to your previous and current work experience (if any). What groups and cultures do you want to learn more about so that you might more effectively provide social work services (as applicable). Think about groups of people that are different from you by gender (including gender identity), race, ethnicity, socially, economically, educationally.
Type of clients I find challenging. Describe any population with which it may be hard for you to work. Analyze the reasons for this. State whether this is something that you feel that you should overcome, and whether you should do something to make it easier for you to work with this population.
What more I need to know (30 points)
Describe what more you want to learn about other cultures and diverse families. Discuss some of the ways that knowledge could be effectively acquired. You may want to document your statement with information you have acquired about certain populations, societal needs, and resources for developing cultural competence.
Action Steps (30 points)
List three to five actions that are reasonable and feasible for you to do that will increase your cultural competence. How compatible are your planned actions with social work values and ethics?
Additional grading criteria:
All papers are expected to be organized, clearly written and use APA style of referencing (if any). Points will be deducted in each section that does not meet these criteria.
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