knowledge and was well informed when it came to people with disabilities due to my prolong work and personal experience with them. After reading chapters 6 and 7, I’ve come to realized that there is so much more about them that I was unaware of. For instance, I was unaware of the federal and State Policy for them. Reading those chapters has giving me knowledge on those topics which will greatly assist me as a future social worker. For this out of class assignment, I’ve decided to focus on Disability Policy
my decision in pursuing Social Work as my Undergraduate studies. Through the weekly content, I had better understanding of the different elements that are involved within the field of study. For example, through the guest speaker presentation by Dr. Sandra Preston in the Department of Social Work it helped me to understand the further aspects associated with the department. In particular, the topic emphasised through the video was mental health in relation to Social Work. When choosing a field, I
As a new tutor, I definitely feel the sense of the community within the writing center that was described to me during the interview and the first couple of meetings. Everyone is so welcoming and excited to work together, and it is an awesome environment to have become a part of. After going to more and more of this class, I am certainly beginning to find my place here and am excited to really find my niche. I look forward to hanging out with the other tutors at staff meetings and during breaks since
Personal Reflection Paper Social Work is a growing field with an evolving and more prominent need in our developing society. Understanding human behavior and working to help people improve their health and mental health conditions, especially those in need, is a fundamental component in the roles and responsibilities of social workers today. All people have issues, struggles, tribulations and barriers that are present or have occurred in their lives, and thus have opportunities for growth. Determining
My paper is a personal reflection on my understanding of the social work profession, as I get ready for my field placement. I will reflect on my evolving sense of professional identity, and will discuss my growth in terms of self-awareness. I will further deliberate about my knowledge of the Social Work profession. My current understanding of the profession, and activities, tasks and roles that I may undertake in a placement situation The Social Work profession in Ontario is a complete, accredited
principles of professional development 1.1 Explain the importance of continually improving knowledge and practice An important principle of CPD is that it includes much more than going on courses. All organisations need to develop a learning culture with work based learning at the heart of this. Continual professional development is a process of life-long learning that meets the needs
The journey towards the attainment of the Bachelor of the social work degree has been an enlightening and educational experience, as the individual is exposed to the realities of many social and political issues in the society. As a student, I ventured into the degree, with minimal insight as to how the degree can influence and shape the way I perceive the social world, and the way I relate these matters to myself. However, throughout my endeavour, which encompasses years of theoretical studies,
workplaces and the courage to work competently and ethically at the edge of order and chaos…” (Ghaye, 2000, p.7) In order to fully understand the personal development and reflective reasoning in relation to your development in the Nursing field, one will have to define these two terminologies. Personal development means to include activities that improve awareness, can develop potential that will ultimately enhance the quality of life. Medical colleges advocate personal development plans as a basis
Health and Social Care Unit 502: Promote Professional Development OUTCOME 1 1.1 Explain the importance of continually improving knowledge and practice 1.1 – it is important for me to continually improving my knowledge, and ensure that I am aware of, and follow, the current health & social care standards, legislation, and guidelines for good practice. Learning new skills and refreshing training enables me to progress, and achieve within my career and working practices. Personal development
Reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action are similar but yet different in some ways. Reflection-in-action is reflecting on the work being done while the individual is doing the action and the decisions being made while the action is being done. Reflection-on-action is the reflection after the action has been done to analyze if the action was successful or unsuccessful (Reflection, 2010). Furthermore, and while in practice 111, we will apply reflective practice as we work with clients to reflect