Discussion: Professional Identity
Photovoice is a method used to visually represent a concept or idea. When you use the method of photovoice to explain a phenomena, idea, or circumstance, you think and communicate more deeply through symbols and representation. In turn, your audience may start to see what you describe in new ways.
Review the document titled "Examples of Photovoice" to get a sense of how photos can be used to symbolize, represent or exemplify an abstract concept. The photo that you upload can be a photograph that you take yourself or an image you found from another source (Be sure to provide an appropriate reference for any photo that is not your own). Any photo that you upload must not be of a person or a group of people. Their faces cannot be identifiable because this would violate their privacy. Again, take a look of some of the examples in the document to get ideas.
For this discussion, choose one of the NASW Code of Ethics (2008) values listed below that influenced your decision to become a social worker.
• Service
• Social justice
• Dignity and worth of the person
• Importance of human relationships
• Integrity
• Competence
Post a photograph that represents or symbolizes the value. Then, briefly explain why you chose this photograph and describe how it represents your personal and professional value.
*For detailed instructions on how to upload your photograph, see "Examples of Photovoice" in Resources.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.