Assignment - The Choose a cultural group of which you are not a part and that you currently or will likely interact within your social work practice.
Complete the following:
Identify your population, addressing at least the following:
- Describe briefly the group you have chosen.
- Identify your current interaction with that group.
- Identify your current level of knowledge about the group.
- Explain and describe how your interest in this group emerges from your current work.
- Analyze differentiation in diversity for the selected population.
Justify your choice of population:
- Why did you choose this population?
- What implications do you foresee for your area and field of practice or for the population?
Population Selection - Assignment Overview
As a social worker, you will come into contact with cultural groups of which you are not a member. This assignment will prompt you to consider how you will relate to and work with diverse clients, families, and communities.
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following EPAs and advanced practice behaviors:
Engage diversity and difference in practice.
Analyze dimensions and differentiation in diversity and apply the influence of relationships, intervention techniques, and technologies with diverse clients, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Related Assignment Criteria: Analyze differentiation in diversity for the selected population.
Assignment Description - This is the first component of your course project. In this assignment, you will select a cultural group that you are not part of and that you currently or will likely interact with in your social work practice. You will begin by simply describing your chosen population and justifying your choice. In addition, you will discuss and reflect on your own cultural competencies.