Week6 6000 Required · 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. Required · 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 .

1. Week6 6000
Required
·
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.
Required
· 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

2. 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_h
andbook.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.

3. To complete your Discussion, click on Discussions on the
course navigation menu, and select “Week 6 Forum” to begin.
Week7 SOCW6000
Required
· 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.
Required
·
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

4. 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
Required
· 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.
Required
· 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

5. 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
· 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.
Required
· 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.

6. · 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.
· 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.
· 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

7. 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