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Laureate Education (Producer). (2011). Cultural Competence [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu.

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 3 minutes.

This video addresses cultural competence in social work.

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· James, J., Green, D., Rodriguez, C., & Fong, R. (2008). Addressing disproportionality through undoing racism, leadership development, and community engagement. Child Welfare, 87(2), 279–296. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

· O’Brien, M. (2011). Equality and fairness: Linking social justice and social work practice. Journal of Social Work, 11(2), 143–158. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

· Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Working with families: The case of Carol and Joseph . In Social work case studies: Foundation year. Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com

· Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Working with survivors of domestic violence: The case of Charo . In Social work case studies: Foundation year. Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com

· Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Working with survivors of sexual abuse and trauma: The case of Angela . In Social work case studies: Foundation year. Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com

· Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Working with survivors of sexual abuse and trauma: The case of Brenna . In Social work case studies: Foundation year. Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com

· Willoughby, B. (2005). Responding to everyday bigotry. Speak up! Southern Poverty Law Center. Retrieved from: http://www.tolerance.org/sites/default/files/general/speak_up_handbook.pdf

· Discussion 1: Cultural Identity

What is culture? Is it synonymous with nationality? Can culture emerge from the intersection of multiple factors, such as gender identity, ability status, or language? Consider these questions as you prepare to describe your own culture.

For this Discussion, think about how you would identify your culture. Consider aspects of your identity such as your ethnicity, gender identity, religion, race, ability status, sexual orientation, or any other identifiers that contribute to what you would consider your culture.

Post by Day 3 a description of important aspects of your culture that an outsider might not know. Explain the information a social worker would need to know about your culture in order to effectively assist your family in the face of a pressing issue. Describe potential consequences of a lack of cultural awareness on the social worker’s part.

To complete your Discussion, click on Discussions on the course navigation menu, and select “Week 6 Forum” to begin.

· Discussion 2: Cultural Competence

The term cultural competence denotes an integrative perspective on the cultures of other people. Individuals displaying higher levels of cultural competency tend not to promote their culture over others or vice versa—they instead demonstrate an interest in learning more about the customs, habits, and behaviors of those whose backgrounds are different from their own.

For this Discussion, review one of the case studies in the Readings and consider your knowledge of the client’s culture.

Post by Day 4 a description of your level of familiarity with the culture of the client. Describe at least two additional pieces of information you would need to gather from the client in order to best assist him or her.

To complete your Discussion, click on Discussions on the course navigation menu, and select “Week 6 Forum” to begin.

Week7 SOCW6000

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· Social Work Policy Institute. (2010).Evidence-based practice. Retrieved from: http://www.socialworkpolicy.org/research/evidence-based-practice-2.html

· Singer, J. B. (Host). (2011, March 9). The process of evidence-based practice: An interview with Danielle E. Parish, Ph.D. [Audio podcast]. In Social Work Podcast. Retrieved from http://socialworkpodcast.com/2011/03/process-of-evidence-based-practice.html

· Spratt, T. (2011). Families with multiple problems: Some challenges in identifying and providing services to those experiencing adversities across the life course. Journal of Social Work, 11(4), 343–357. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

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Laureate Education (Producer). (2011). The Life of a Social Worker [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 8 minutes.

This video touches upon the life experiences of a social worker.

· Discussion: Social Work Competence

The term competence connotes a level of preparedness for addressing issues and maintaining a high standard of practice with clients. Competent social workers have completed adequate preparations for licensure, and they are appropriately credentialed. They adhere to ethical practices by maintaining professional boundaries and honoring commitments to confidentiality. How might you demonstrate your competence as a social worker? How can you recognize competence in other social workers?

For this Discussion, review this week’s Readings. Think about elements in the articles that denote competence. Post by Day 4 a description of at least two criteria that define competence in social work. Give an example of each criterion of competence and justify your selection.

To complete your Discussion, click on Discussions on the course navigation menu, and select “Week 7 Forum” to begin.

Week 8 SOCW6000

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· Epley, P., Summers, J. A., & Turnbull, A. (2010). Characteristics and trends in family-centered conceptualizations. Journal of Family Social Work, 13(3), 269–285. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

· Oravecz, L. M., Osteen, P. J., Sharpe, T. L., & Randolph, S. M. (2011). Assessing low-income African American pre-schoolers’ behavior problems in relationship to community violence, inter-partner conflict, parenting, informal social support and social skills. Child & Family Social Work, 16(3),310–324. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

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· Discussion: Strengths-Based Perspective

Simply put, a social worker with a “strengths-based perspective” emphasizes client strengths as a starting point in addressing challenges. This perspective relies on the notion that every client has strengths that can be leveraged to create productive change and progress toward achievement of goals. Client strengths can include a variety of attributes, from complex professional skill sets or well-developed emotional intelligence to mobility, literacy, or good health.

For this Discussion, think about your family of origin. Consider the strengths particular to your family of origin. Imagine how those strengths might play a part in helping your family to overcome a challenging situation.

Post by Day 4 a description of at least three strengths that you can identify within your family. Describe how the strengths might support a strengths-based plan to meet a challenge.

To complete your Discussion, click on Discussions on the course navigation menu, and select “Week 8 Forum” to begin.

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· Morrison, M. A., & Morrison, T. G. (2011). Sexual orientation bias toward gay men and lesbian women: Modern homonegative attitudes and their association with discriminatory behavioral intentions. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 41(11), 2573–2599. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

· Assignment: Generalist Practice

Generalist practice in social work is an approach to client service that makes use of a variety of methods, schools of thought, and perspectives. The term describes social work practice that is not limited to only one method or point of view. Generalist social work practitioners stay informed of current research in their field, and they select methods that seem most appropriate to the different situations that their clients face.

For this Assignment, select one of the case studies provided in the Readings. Consider different ways of describing generalist practice and how you might identify it in social work.

Submit by Day 7 a 2- to 3-page paper in which you address the following criteria:

· Create a definition of generalist practice using your own words.

· Identify at least three specific examples of generalist practices you see portrayed in your selected case study.

· Indicate the characteristics that make each an example of generalist practice.

· Explain the effectiveness (or ineffectiveness) of each example in terms of its benefit to clients.

To submit your Assignment, do the following:

· Save your Assignment as a “.doc” file with the filename “WK8Assgn+last name+first initial.doc”. For example, Sally Ride’s filename would be “WK8AssgnRideS.doc”.

· To upload your Assignment, click on Assignments on the course navigation menu