Human Behavior in The Social Environment-Grand Canyon University-SWK-516-05/SOC MISC
Essays and Case Studies
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Part 1: Assessment Description- Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective
Write an essay (750-1,000 words) comparing themselves to the case study of Joshua in Chapter 1 using Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective. Cite three to five scholarly sources in addition to the textbook, to support your claims:
- Briefly explain how various dimensional perspectives you view yourself through (person, environment, and time) have influenced your behavior. (6.1)
- Using Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective, compare yourself to Joshua in the case study located in Chapter 1.
- Describe how the differences between yourself and Joshua could affect how you, as a social worker, approach or interact with a client such as Joshua at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. (2.2)
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Part 2: Assessment Description- Theoretical Perspectives
Select three of the eight theoretical perspectives described in your reading that you believe are the most useful for social work.
In an essay (500-750 words), citing three to four scholarly sources in addition to the textbook, describe each perspective and explain your reasoning for its usefulness in social work.
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Part 3: Assessment Description- Multidimensional Assessment
Access and complete the “Multidimensional Assessment Case Study Worksheet” to analyze the significant biological and psychological factors you identify.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Part 4: Assessment Description- Spiritual Diversity in the United States
Chapter 6 provides a brief overview of the spiritual diversity in the United States.
In this assignment, write an essay (1,000-1500 words) that explains how the spiritual dimension impact a client’s behavior. Cite three to five scholarly sources that address the following prompts:
- Explain what is meant by the spiritual dimension. Explain how the spiritual dimension might affect clients of various cultures.
- To which spiritual perspectives do you have the most positive reactions? What is it about you that contributes to these reactions? Be specific.
- To which spiritual perspective do you have the most negative reaction? What is it about you that contributes to these reactions? Be specific
- What impact might your reactions (both positive and negative) have on work with clients (especially with those who may hold different spiritual perspectives from yourself)?
- What personal and professional “work” on yourself is suggested by your positive and/or negative reactions?
- Explain how your knowledge of human spirituality might impact your social work engagement, assessment, and intervention. Refer to Social Work Disposition #10: Standard: Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities as Professionals when responding to this prompt.
- Describe two recent situations in which you have used problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies. What was different about the situations in which you used one rather than the other? Explain if the strategies were successful or not.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Part 5: Assessment Description- Approaches to Defining Family Ecomap
To learn more about the different approaches to defining family, access the “Ecomap” example to assist you in completing your own Ecomap in a separate Word document. If you need assistance in creating an Ecomap in Word, access and view the “How to Create an Ecomap in Word Tutorial” to assist you.
After you complete your Ecomap, address the following prompts in the document (50-75 words each), citing scholarly sources to support your claims:
- Discuss how this tool helped you conceptualize your current family situation and define your family.
- How does your definition of family differ from other approaches to defining “family”?
- Explain different types of diversity in your family and the effects diversity has on your family.
- Compare your family to the various types of diversity within family systems you will encounter as a social worker.
- Discuss any new insights you gained completing this exercise.
- Why is it important to have clients complete an Ecomap? Refer to Social Work Disposition #4: Value: Importance of Human Relationships; Ethical Principle: Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships when responding to this prompt.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Part 6: Assessment Description- Pregnancy, Birth, Newborn, and Infancy Chart
To understand the factors that impact these stages of human development, access the “Pregnancy, Birth, Newborn, and Infancy Chart” to help you create your own chart in a separate Word document.
After completing your chart, address the following in an essay (500-750 words), citing three to five scholarly sources to support your claims. Include your Pregnancy, Birth, Newborn, and Infancy Chart as an appendix within your essay:
- Describe how risk factors may change across cultures.
- Describe how these risk factors may vary in diverse family systems (LGBT+ families, adoptions situations, etc.).
- Explain how this chart can benefit you in your career field in social work.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Part 7: Assessment Description-Aspects of Early Childhood Development
You have been asked to present a psychoeducational workshop on Early Childhood for the parents of a local Head Start Program. Prepare a presentation that includes the important aspects of development that the parents should know about. Cite a minimum of four scholarly sources in addition to the textbook to support your claims. Include slide notes (75-100 each slide) and reference page in APA format.
Include pertinent information that parents need to know about each topic below:
- Important Developmental Milestone
- Risk Factors (Child)
- Risk Factors (Parents/Caregivers)
- Protective Factors
- Parenting Techniques
Refer to Social Work Disposition #6: Value: Competence; Ethical Principle: Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise when concluding your presentation.
The PowerPoint presentation should consist of 12-15 slides, not including the title slide and reference slide. Images may be included in the presentation but be sure to keep all image file sizes low for this presentation. Save images as small files.
Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Part 8: Assessment Description-Chapter 5 Case Studies
Using the three cases at the beginning of Chapter 5 – Anthony, Jasmine, and Gabriela – in an essay (1,000-1500 words), cite three to five scholarly sources to address the following prompts:
- How would you describe their physical, cognitive, cultural, emotional, and social development?
- What are the strengths and challenges of each child taking into account their developmental stage?
- Identify risk and protective factors and special challenges of this stage of development. How might you use risk and protective factors to enhance their development?
- Identify influential cultural factors for each case and discuss how you might address those factors as their social worker.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.