Homework: A Humbling Experience
Purpose of Homework: This homework provides a realistic scenario in which students practice to identify a culturally appropriate response while adapting to meet the cultural needs of the client.
Transferable skill: Diversity and Teamwork
Demonstrating awareness and empathy while working collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. In a profession where cultural sensitivity is paramount, workers will inevitably interact with people from varying religions, races, ethnicities and cultures. Success occurs with culturally competent teamwork.
Instructions:
Examine the following scenario:
In 2012, a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the country of Japan. Aid and rescue workers from all over the world came to Japan to assist the Japanese people in their recovery. Imagine that you are an international aid worker that has been sent to Japan just after the occurrence of the earthquake and the tsunami. While on your flight to Japan you access various internet resources to learn everything you can about the Japanese culture.
In a 2 pages paper discuss the following:
1. How do the Japanese respond to tragedy? Be specific. Give examples.
2. Given the information you have learned about the Japanese culture, how will you adapt your behavior and service so that you are culturally sensitive?
3. Discuss how the Japanese perceive the concepts of personal counseling, accepting assistance from outsiders and how they handle death.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.