ETHICS

For this Assignment- Review Chapter 4, pages 45-61 of the Textbook

Lesson 7 Discussion

How can people become more moral? Use the information found in Chapter 4 to answer this question. The goal of this discussion is to discuss the basis of morality. (Minimum of 250 WORDS)

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK

TOPIC: Lesson 13 Strengths Perspective/Trauma-Informed

Lesson 13 Discussion-1

After reviewing the above readings about the strength’s perspective, please create a substantial discussion post considering the following question(s) in your post. (Minimum of 250 WORDS)

· How could you apply the strengths perspective in your Social Work practice?

· What are some of the benefits/challenges to the strength’s perspective?

RESOURCES

http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/social-research/institutes-centers/institute-on-trauma-and-trauma-informed-care/what-is-trauma-informed-care.html (Links to an external site.)

https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/infographics/6_principles_trauma_info.htm (Links to an external site.)

The paradox of trauma-informed care | Vicky Kelly | TEDxWilmington

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFdn9479U3s

Lesson 13 Discussion-2

After reviewing the above readings about trauma-informed care, please create a substantial discussion post considering the following question(s) in your post. (Minimum of 250 WORDS)

· Why is it important for Social Worker’s to provide trauma-informed care?

· How can you apply this information to your current or future Social Work practice?

TOPIC: Lesson 14 Ecological Systems Theory

Lesson 14 Discussion

Please review the following information on Genograms:

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-guide/genograms 

After reviewing the readings for the Systems Theory link on Genograms and video on Ecomaps, please create a substantial discussion post considering the following question(s) in your post.

· What aspects of the Ecological Systems Theory from the readings did you most connect with and why? Please provide an example of how you would apply this theory with a client.

· How could an Ecomap or Genogram be helpful to a Social Worker meeting with a client or family?

· What type of information from a client could a Social Worker gather from the genogram or Ecomap? (Minimum of 250 WORDS)

RESOURCES

Introduction to Social Work Text: Chapters 4

Systems Theory:

https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/systems-theory-therapy#:~:text=Systems%20theory%2C%20also%20called%20systems,many%20aspects%20of%20human%20life 

Systems Theory:

https://socialworklicensemap.com/social-work-resources/theories-and-practice-models/systems-theory/ 

Systems Theory:

http://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/32947_Chapter1.pdf 

Brandell, J. (2014). Essentials of clinical social work. (1 st ed.). New York:

How to make an ecomap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTjrkFneXr8

SOCIAL WELFARE & POLICY 

TOPIC: Chapter Nine: Society and How it Changes and affects Social Welfare Policy

Read Chapter Nine:  Society and How it Changes and affects Social Welfare Policy

Lesson 7 Discussion

On one page, discuss the variables that may affect social change which in turn affect welfare. (Minimum of 250 WORDS)

TOPIC: Lesson 13 Policy Practice

Read: Chapter 8 of the textbook, pages 41-46

Lesson 13 Discussion

Discussion Guidelines: Your initial post should be approximately one page (250 words). You must respond to two classmates in a thoughtful manner (it needs to be more than “good job” or “I agree”). A few sentences for a response is fine.

Do you believe that social justice is portrayed within your community? Why or why not? What can be improved, if anything? If you have witnessed an example of failed social justice within your community, please share it with the class. Minimum 1 page (Minimum of 250 words).

Lesson 14 Discussion

Readings: Read chapter 8 of the textbook, pp. 41-46.

Discussion Guidelines: Your responset should be approximately one page (Minimum of 250 words)..

Your textbook states, “If environmental stressors are the key issue of distress (rather than within the individual), a social worker’s role is to assist in bringing change in those external factors that have a negative impact on the individual”.

Describe what comes to your mind when you read this quote – how do you interpret it? Are there any specific examples you can provide (do not use any identifying information) that supports this idea?

This week, the topic you will be studying is public budgeting. Public administration scholars describe the federal budget is one of the most important policy instruments of our government. Through their budget decisions, our elected leaders fulfill their constitutional responsibilities, signal their policy priorities, and manage the federal purse. The budget reflects their decisions to tax and spend, to borrow and lend, and to consume and invest. Those decisions define the size of the federal government and its role in the national economy. Policymakers use the federal budget process to establish spending priorities and identify revenue to pay for those activities. The size and scope of those decisions make the budget process one of the most important and complex exercises in public policy making. (Peter Peterson Foundation)

This week’s assignment is to submit a chapter outline of an overview of the budget process. You must follow the format linked in the assessment tab. The deadline is Sunday, October 3 @ 11:59 pm EST.

The research hypothesis typically states the anticipated relationship between variables in a quantitative study. Oftentimes, these variables are labeled as dependent and independent, with the independent variable meaning the intervention, treatment, or other change that is introduced. The researcher then wishes to measure the impact of that change on the dependent variable.

Why might it be important for a researcher to predict the findings and show the variables’ expected relationship in this manner? What purpose does the hypothesis serve? In this Discussion, you answer these questions and generate a hypothesis for your own proposed study.

To Prepare:

• Review the Learning Resources on the research hypothesis and its purpose.
• Consider the problem you have identified, the research question, and your initial reading of the peer-reviewed research articles. Based on these, generate a research hypothesis.
• Note: If your research question is qualitative, for the purposes of this Discussion, consider how you would change the question to use a quantitative approach. Then develop a hypothesis that would be generated from that question.

By Day 3

Post your description of the hypothesis’s function in the research process. Then, share the hypothesis you have generated for your research question. Identify the independent and dependent variables in your hypothesis.

Note: If your research question is qualitative, for the purposes of this Discussion, consider how you would change the question to use a quantitative approach. Then develop a hypothesis that would be generated from that question.