Problem:
Ethics paper:
The topic of the paper will be an ethical issue you have seen or addressed in the practicum.
The Ethical issue is: Teachers not being respectful or acknowledging parents when they bring their children in for school. Not greeting them, not making them feel seen or welcome. The location of the practicum is The Oglala Lakota College Head Start Program.
Ethical Issue
a. Describe an ethical issue that was encountered during the practicum. Choose something that required a response or action either with a client, coworker, or supervisor. Describe the situation as they would a case. Need Assignment Help?
b. Is there a dilemma (two or more options for action, each correct which result in a struggle to determine the best course of action) involved? If so, define the dilemma.
Personal Value(s)
a. What values are of greatest priority personally?
b. How would personal belief system influence the perceptions, actions or reactions to this ethical issue?
Professional Value(s)
a. What professional values or ethics were involved in this situation?
b. In this situation was found any conflict between the professional and personal values or ethics?
Response:
a. How would another's response in the described situation affect another person?
NASW Code of Ethics
a. Present any relevant material from the NASW Code of Ethics that provides direction as to the professional obligation in the ethical situation that is described.
b. If other professional disciplines are represented in the agency how do their professional codes of ethics impact on the situation and options? How did or might these other ethical codes impact on the outcome?
Conclusion
a. If the situation is an ethical dilemma, apply the steps of ethical decision making. Conclude with what choice you made or would make in the future. OR
b. If there is not a dilemma involved, reflect upon the ways in which social work has challenged the person to identify, clarify and or change the personal values. How has the process of reflection required to become a professional social worker changed the thinking or behavior personally or professionally?