MSW 517 Module 8 A Globally Aware Social Work Philosophy Module 8 A Globally Aware Social Work Philosophy
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to i
Module 8 A Globally Aware Social Work Philosophy
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to integrate what you have learned from this course into your existing values, interests, and skills.
Course Objectives
· CO7: Synthesize global principles and methods of wellness and healing on all ecological levels into a holistic philosophy of social work practice.
Requirements
The Globally Aware Social Work Philosophy is worth 150 points and will be graded on your use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization/effectiveness based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.
1. Create your paper using Microsoft Word (a part of Microsoft Office), which is the required format for all Chamberlain College documents. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx”
2. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your assignment may be posted under the Q & A Forum.
3. The length of the paper is to be no less than 4 pages and no greater than 6 pages excluding title page and reference pages.
4. APA format is required with both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headings (upper and lower case, centered, boldface): Note: Introduction – Write an introduction but do not use “Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.
Guidelines
Answer the following prompts. For each prompt, use at least one direct quotation from course readings to indicate how your answer is informed by them.
1) What is your definition of individual well-being and development? Include human diversity in your definition. Be holistic by systemically relating different aspects of well-being and development.
2) What is your definition of communal well-being and development? Include human diversity in your definition. Be holistic by systemically relating different aspects of well-being and development.
3) What principles and methods do you plan to use from this course to support individual and communal well-being? Include at least three ecosystem levels: individual, family, group, community, and organizational. How do these methods work together?
4) How should the relationship change between organizations that hold political and economic power and communities that do not? What role do you plan to take as a social worker in supporting that change?
5) How do you intend to care for your own well-being and development as a social worker engaging with colonized or oppressed communities?
6) Summarize your globally aware social work philosophy in five sentences or less. This prompt should integrate all previous elements.
Grading Criteria
Your paper will be graded based on following criteria:
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Criteria |
Points |
Description |
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Definition of individual well-being and development |
15 |
Definition is holistic and integrates at least three concepts from the course as well as human diversity. |
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Definition of communal well-being and development |
15 |
Definition is holistic and integrates at least three concepts from the course as well as human diversity. |
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Principles and methods of intervention |
45 |
· Methods flow logically from principles. · Both principles and methods relate collectively to at least three concepts from the course. · At least three ecosystem levels are included and interventions across levels are logically related. |
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Role in addressing power relationships |
15 |
· Needed change in oppressive relationship is articulated thoughtfully. · Social work role in mediating change is consistent with overall philosophy. |
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Personal well-being and development plan |
15 |
· Plan is consistent with definition of individual well-being and development. · Plan addresses potential challenges of working with oppressed or colonized communities. |
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Summation of philosophy |
10 |
· Summation has theoretical unity. · Summation integrates all previous elements. |
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Clarity of Writing |
10 |
Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (NO errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). |
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APA/page length |
10 |
All sources are credited using APA formatting Paper is between 4 to 6 pages excluding title and reference pages. |
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Evidence |
15 |
Provides at least one quotation supporting each prompt. |
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Total |
150 |
A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. |
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Rubric
M8 Rubric
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M8 Rubric |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Definition of individual well-being and development |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Definition of communal well-being and development |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Principles and methods of intervention |
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45 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Role in addressing power relationships |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Personal well-being and development plan |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Summation of philosophy |
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10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity of Writing |
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10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Style/Page length |
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10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Evidence |
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15 pts |
