Social Science - Sociology Assignment 5

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Much of the success of a group can be attributed to its composition. Group composition encompasses not only the group’s size and treatment focus but also characteristics of diversity such as gender, age, ability, and race and ethnicity. Imagine a group in which all members are of the same ethnicity except for the social worker. Or a group in which half are recent immigrants with limited language proficiency. Or one in which there is a truly diverse representation of cultures. How would each of these scenarios affect group dynamics and functioning? No matter the situation, a social worker must be poised to approach the group from a stance of cultural competence, humility, and sensitivity. 

In this Assignment, you examine the influence of culture on group dynamics and how a social worker can intervene with cultural sensitivity.

· Review the Learning Resources on leadership and diversity within the context of a group setting.

· Reflect on the influence of culture on the dynamics of a group, and how you as a group leader would demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity.  

Submit a 2-page paper in which you:

· Describe at least three ways that culture can influence group dynamics. 

· Analyze how a group leader might intervene with sensitivity to issues of diversity in a group setting. 

· Identify a diverse population and describe at least three methods you might use to intervene with sensitivity. 

Use the Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Make sure to provide APA citations and a reference list.

SOCW_6121_Week5_Assignment_Rubric

SOCW_6121_Week5_Assignment_Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubmit a 2-page paper in which you:...Describe at least three ways that culture can influence group dynamics.

18 to >16.02 ptsExceeds Expectation 90-100%Response meets expectations and exceeds through insightful connection to social work practice, description of more than three ways, and/or additional details and examples from the Learning Resources, peer-reviewed research, or other relevant sources.

16.02 to >14.22 ptsMeets Expectation 80-89%Response fully describes three ways culture can influence group dynamics. ... Response demonstrates clear connection to the Learning Resources. At least one scholarly resource is used to support the response.

14.22 to >12.42 ptsFair 70-79%Response provides a limited, incomplete, or vaguely developed description of two or three ways culture can influence dynamics. ... Response may show evidence of connection to the Learning Resources, but it is vague or poorly connected.

12.42 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement 0-69%Response makes little or no attempt to describe the ways culture can influence group dynamics. One or no ways are identified. ... Response does not demonstrate connection to the Learning Resources. No resources are used to support the response.

18 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalyze how a group leader might intervene with sensitivity to issues of diversity in a group setting.

15 to >13.35 ptsExceeds Expectation 90-100%Response meets expectations and exceeds through insightful connection to social work practice and/or additional details and examples from the Learning Resources, peer-reviewed research, or other relevant sources.

13.35 to >11.85 ptsMeets Expectation 80-89%Response fully analyzes how a group leader might intervene with sensitivity to issues of diversity in a group setting. ... Response demonstrates clear connection to the Learning Resources. At least one scholarly resource is used to support the response.

11.85 to >10.35 ptsFair 70-79%Response provides a limited, incomplete, or vaguely developed analysis of how a group leader might intervene with sensitivity to issues of diversity in a group setting. ... Response may show evidence of connection to the Learning Resources, but it is vague or poorly connected.

10.35 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement 0-69%Response makes little or no attempt to analyze how a group leader might intervene with sensitivity to issues of diversity in a group setting. ... Response does not demonstrate connection to the Learning Resources. No resources are used to support the response.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify a diverse population and describe at least three methods you might use to intervene with sensitivity.

18 to >16.02 ptsExceeds Expectation 90-100%Response meets expectations and exceeds through insightful connection to social work practice, description of more than three methods, and/or additional details and examples from the Learning Resources, peer-reviewed research, or other relevant sources.

16.02 to >14.22 ptsMeets Expectation 80-89%Response identifies a diverse population and fully describes at least three methods to intervene with sensitivity. Specific examples are provided. ... Response demonstrates clear connection to the Learning Resources. At least one scholarly resource is used to support the response.

14.22 to >12.42 ptsFair 70-79%Response identifies a diverse population and provides a limited, incomplete, or vaguely developed description of two or three methods to intervene with sensitivity. General examples are provided. ... Response may show evidence of connection to the Learning Resources, but it is vague or poorly connected.

12.42 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement 0-69%Response may identify a diverse population but makes little or no attempt to describe methods to intervene with sensitivity. One or no methods are described. ... Response does not demonstrate connection to the Learning Resources. No resources are used to support the response.

18 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting

9 to >8.01 ptsExceeds Expectation 90-100%Paper meets length requirements, meets expectations, is generally error-free (two or fewer), and further exceeds by showcasing an exemplary scholarly voice to develop its message or communicate ideas.   ... Paper appropriately paraphrases sources, using one or fewer quotes. Presents polished APA Style. Citations, reference list, and paper formatting are generally error-free (two or fewer).   ... Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.

8.01 to >7.11 ptsMeets Expectation 80-89%Paper meets length requirements and is clear and coherent. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are minor, minimal (three to five), and do not interfere with the scholarly message. The paper displays effective organization and focus to communicate ideas. ... Paper appropriately paraphrases sources. Paper may use two to three short quotes but provides appropriate reference. Consistently documents sources in APA Style. Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with a few minimal errors (three to five). The reference list is complete and contains only minimal errors (three to five). Paper formatting is appropriate. There is a clear distinction between cited content and original thought.  ... Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.

7.11 to >6.21 ptsFair 70-79%Paper does not meet length requirements (either somewhat too short or too long). The paper is somewhat clear and coherent. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are minor but frequent (5–10) and occasionally interfere with the message. The paper lacks clear organization or occasionally strays from the focus.   ... Paper may rely on four short quotes or one to two long quotes (over 40 words) and/or does not sufficiently paraphrase material from other resources into student’s own words. Attempts to document sources in APA Style. Citations are present but contain frequent APA errors or omissions. A reference list is provided but is incomplete and/or contains frequent APA errors. Paper formatting may be incorrect (e.g., single-spaced or without a title page).... Occasionally lacks a clear distinction between cited content and original thought.... Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.

6.21 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement 0-69%Paper does not meet length requirements (either significantly too short or too long). The paper lacks clarity and coherence. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are major, pervasive (11+), and interfere with the message. The paper is not organized or lacks focus.   ... Paper relies excessively on quoting (five or more short quotes or three or more long quotes [over 40 words]) and/or uses quoted material without paraphrasing or referencing the source of the material. Little or no attempt has been made to document sources in APA Style. Citations are infrequent or missing, and a reference list is not provided. Little or no attempt has been made to format the paper in APA Style. ... There is no distinction between cited content and original thought.  ... Tone and presentation of ideas reveal bias and subjectivity.

9 pts

Total Points: 60