Homework
Purpose of Homework: The purpose of this homework is to review personal identification of one's culture and how it translates to how one should view cultural dynamics as a Human Services professional working with diverse clientele.
Transferrable Skill: Diversity
Instructions: Dr. Rasmussen scheduled your supervision meeting for next Thursday. The email that Dr. Rasmussen provides you is as such:
1) We will discuss our client population and your experience of working with different cultures. Take time to think about the similarities and differences of cultures that you have interacted with at work, but also in your personal life. What sense have you made of these cultural dynamics that you have observed throughout your life? How does understanding differences and encountering unfamiliar cultures translate to your passion for working within the field of Human Services?
2) I would also like to delve into your own cultural identity. Think about the cultural group(s) you identify with. Why is it important for all Human Services Professionals to promote the acceptance of all cultures and the inclusion of all cultures? What steps can this agency take towards ensuring the promotion of acceptance and the inclusion of all cultures so that the work done [as Human Services Professionals] is effective and efficient?
I look forward to conversing with you and having an interactive session. As your supervisor, my role is to serve as a vessel towards assisting you as you move towards becoming the best Human Services Professional possible. In the meantime, if you need me, please feel free to contact me!
Ralph
Directions: Answer the following prompts presented in the email by Dr. Rasmussen (and listed below) as your initiative towards engaging with him before your scheduled supervision next week.
1. Take time to think about the similarities and differences of cultures that you have interacted with at work, but also in your personal life.
a. What sense have you made of these cultural dynamics that you have observed throughout your life?
b. How does understanding differences and encountering unfamiliar cultures translate to your passion for working within the field of Human Services?
2. Think about the cultural group(s) you identify with.
a. Why is it important for all Human Services Professionals to promote the acceptance of all cultures and the inclusion of all cultures?
b. What steps can this agency take towards ensuring the promotion of acceptance and the inclusion of all cultures so that the work done [as Human Services Professionals] is effective and efficient?
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.