Discussion Assignment
Instructions:
For each Discussion, you will post one thread of at least 350 and less than 500 words. You must then post 2 replies of at least 250 - 350 words of the assigned Module: Week. For each thread/post, you must support your assertions with course materials, at least 1 scholarly source, and 1 biblical citation in current APA format. Each reply must incorporate course materials and at least 1 biblical citation in current APA format. Any scholarly sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the textbook, course presentations, the NASW Code of Ethics, the Bible, other textbooks, and professional journals. Remember providing more depth, critical analysis, and/or application of research than required demonstrates advanced competency and in turn, may give the student an opportunity to earn more points in the advanced category of the rubric.
1. It is best to avoid using direct quotations from the textbook or any other source (except a short Scripture verse) in any of your threads or replies. These submissions must be in your own words (paraphrased) so that you clearly demonstrate your mastery of the material. Need Assignment Help?
2. For the post, do not attach a Microsoft Word document; rather, type directly into the textbox or copy and paste from a Microsoft Word document directly into the textbox.
3. Incorporate your ideas and unique perspectives. Be careful to not simply repeat information you find in the textbook. After you write your post, compare what you have written to the assignment instructions and discussion prompts to ensure that you have addressed all the requirements. Remember to support your replies with course materials and 1 biblical perspective, showing a critical analysis of the topic.
4. End each thread/post with a thoughtful question related to the discussion topic for your peers to address in their replies.
5. When writing your written replies to classmates, be conversational and stay on topic. Remember to address your peers by name, encourage and challenge your peers' perspectives, and answer the question(s) posed by your peers. Remember to support your replies with course materials and a biblical perspective, showing a critical analysis of the topic.
6. If a Bible verse is included, ensure that it is relevant and applicable. Do not simply include a verse at the end of your thread or replies, expound on how the verse is relevant to the topic.
7. Remember to cite all your sources within the body of your thread/post, at the end of your thread/post, and along with your uploaded video. These sources include, but are not limited to the textbook, the NASW Code of Ethics, the Bible, and scholarly sources.
8. Finally, proofread your work carefully to catch APA, spelling, capitalization, grammar, and sentence structure errors. Refer to the grading rubric to ensure an outstanding grade.
Discussion:
Where Am I?
Self-awareness is a necessary component in your decision-making process. Without self-awareness, you will be plagued with proverbial blind spots that will inevitably end in client harm. To raise your self-awareness, your discussion assignment this week is aimed at taking what you have learned and turning inward to answer the question, "Where am I?" This is not asking where you are geographically but rather where you are personally and developmentally.
Include the following in your post:
? Take a moment to reflect on your own life and decision-making. Considering what you have learned about utilitarianism, deontology, and principlism, discuss what types of decisions you tend to make. Do you tend to try to do the most good for the most people? Do you tend to focus on the intention behind the action? Do you find yourself seeking out a structured "right," or do you tend to think that "right" is relative?
? Consider the Four Component Model. How would you rank yourself in terms of Moral Sensitivity, Moral Judgment, Moral Motivation, and Moral Character? Do you find yourself struggling to see "what the issue is?" Do you find it easy to give advice and find yourself explaining to friends, "You know what you should do?" Do you tend to take time to weigh all options, or do you make decisions swiftly? Is it challenging for you to "do the right thing" when it is not the popular thing, or do you tend to think of yourself as boldly standing "in the gap?"
? In your reflection, try to determine which schema (pg. 27-28 of your text) you seem to operate from in your decision-making. Whether personal interest, maintaining norms, or post-conventional, each of us tends to generally operate from a schema.
? End your post with a thoughtful question related to the topic for your peers.
For this discussion, simply answering each of the prompts will not suffice. You need to take the time necessary to reflect on your life and spend time understanding what has contributed to wherever you may be. Each of us has a unique set of experiences that contribute to how we view and interact with the world around us. It is only after we know ourselves that we can understand what we have to offer our clients. Discuss what may contribute to what you have discovered in answering the questions above.
Important note: While this is a reflection assignment, you are not required to share things that you wish not to share with the class. We want the best for you and your future clients. If you find yourself struggling with this assignment, reach out to your instructor for support.