ETHICS

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ETHICS

Discussion

Review 4.4. “The Trolley Dilemma” on pages 59-60. Choose one version of the dilemma and identify which one it is. Then discuss what action you would choose if you were the conductor, switchman, or spectator. Discuss your reasoning behind your choice using concepts learned in this class. The goal of this discussion is to think in terms of ethics when making choices. (150-200 Words)

Assignment

Write a one-page (double spaced) paper answering the following question. How do we become moral people, adults who can be trusted with their own lives and the lives of other people? You may use definitions or scenarios found in Chapter 4 in your writing. The goal of this paper is to gain an understanding of the track of education that can then be put to use in the class’s final project.

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK

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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK

Lesson 11 Discussion

(In 200 Words)

After reviewing the different NASW occupational types, please create a substantial discussion post considering the following question(s) in your post.

· Which of the Social Work Occupational roles/settings interest you most and why?

· Which of these roles/settings do you think would be the most challenging and why?

RESOURCES

Introduction to Social Work Text: Chapters 7-13

https://www.socialworkers.org/Careers/NASW-Career-Center/Explore-Social-Work/Social-Work-Specialty-Occupational-Profiles

Lesson 12 Discussion

(In 200 Words)

After reviewing the readings, please create a substantial discussion post considering the following question(s) in your post.

· Please share your thoughts after reviewing the readings about the various at-risk populations.

· What are your thoughts after reviewing the information about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

· How would this information be valuable to a Social Worker working with both children and adults?

RESOURCES

Introduction to Social Work Text: Chapters 6, 9, 10

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/fastfact.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fviolenceprevention%2Facestudy%2Ffastfact.html (Links to an external site.)

https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/aces-and-toxic-stress-frequently-asked-questions/ (Links to an external site.)

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean (Links to an external site.)

Videos:

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html

CDC. Adverse childhood experiences.

 

SOCIAL WELFARE AND POLICY II

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SOCIAL WELFARE AND POLICY II

Lesson 11 Discussion

Discussion Guidelines: Your initial post should be approximately one page (250 words).

Looking closer at the proposed reforms of social security and Medicare (Raising the retirement age, privatizing social security, raising social security taxes), discuss your opinions on these proposals – do you agree or disagree with these proposals? Is there a good solution to the issue of maintaining these programs for future generations due to rising costs?

Lesson 11 Assignment

During the video – the speaker discusses “Welfare – the never-ending debate”. In an essay format paper, discuss/answer the questions he asks (list the question and reply with a minimum of a few paragraphs):

How should government promote “the general welfare”?

What welfare programs should exist?

Who should benefit?

What role should the federal government play relative to the states?

Is it a government role at all?

RESOURCES

Social Welfare in the United States

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_ssxCKpECY

Hall, A. (2014, Apr 8). Social Welfare Programs in the United States. [Video]. YouTube.

Lesson 12 Discussion

Discussion Guidelines: Your initial post should be approximately one page (250 words).

Share with the class a local social service program that benefits your community (that is not listed in this chapter). These programs can be found on your local county website (usually under social services).

SOCIAL WELFARE AND POLICY I

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SOCIAL WELFARE AND POLICY I

Chapter Seven: The Early 20th Century and Welfare and Chapter 8: Classical Sociologists and their impact on Ideology in the United States.

Lesson 6 Discussion A

(In 250 Words)

On one page, discuss your view of progressives and what they stood for in the early 1900s and compare them to the progressives of today.  Are they similar?  What are the differences?

Lesson 6 Discussion B

(In 250 Words)

On one page, pick two classical sociologists and state what you agree with or disagree with and why.

ETHICS, SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WELFARE & POLICY

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ETHICS, SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WELFARE & POLICY

ETHICS

Lesson 6 Discussion

(In 250 Words)

Review 4.4. “The Trolley Dilemma” on pages 59-60. Choose one version of the dilemma and identify which one it is. Then discuss what action you would choose if you were the conductor, switchman, or spectator. Discuss your reasoning behind your choice using concepts learned in this class. The goal of this discussion is to think in terms of ethics when making choices.

                                                           Introduction to Social Work

Lesson 11 Discussion

After reviewing the different NASW occupational types, please create a substantial discussion post considering the following question(s) in your post.

· Which of the Social Work Occupational roles/settings interest you most and why?

· Which of these roles/settings do you think would be the most challenging and why?

RESOURCES

Introduction to Social Work Text: Chapters 7-13

https://www.socialworkers.org/Careers/NASW-Career-Center/Explore-Social-Work/Social-Work-Specialty-Occupational-Profiles

Lesson 12 Discussion

After reviewing the readings, please create a substantial discussion post considering the following question(s) in your post.

· Please share your thoughts after reviewing the readings about the various at-risk populations.

· What are your thoughts after reviewing the information about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

· How would this information be valuable to a Social Worker working with both children and adults?

RESOURCES

Introduction to Social Work Text: Chapters 6, 9, 10

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/fastfact.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fviolenceprevention%2Facestudy%2Ffastfact.html (Links to an external site.)

https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/aces-and-toxic-stress-frequently-asked-questions/ (Links to an external site.)

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean (Links to an external site.)

Videos:

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html

CDC. Adverse childhood experiences.

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                                                                     Social Welfare and Policy I

Chapter Seven: The Early 20th Century and Welfare and Chapter 8: Classical Sociologists and their impact on Ideology in the United States.

Lesson 6 Discussion A

On one page, discuss your view of progressives and what they stood for in the early 1900s and compare them to the progressives of today.  Are they similar?  What are the differences?

Lesson 6 Discussion B

On one page, pick two classical sociologists and state what you agree with or disagree with and why.

                                                    Social Welfare and Policy II

Lesson 11 Discussion

Discussion Guidelines: Your initial post should be approximately one page (250 words).

Looking closer at the proposed reforms of social security and Medicare (Raising the retirement age, privatizing social security, raising social security taxes), discuss your opinions on these proposals – do you agree or disagree with these proposals? Is there a good solution to the issue of maintaining these programs for future generations due to rising costs?

Lesson 12 Discussion

Discussion Guidelines: Your initial post should be approximately one page (250 words).

Share with the class a local social service program that benefits your community (that is not listed in this chapter). These programs can be found on your local county website (usually under social services).

Article Critique

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Article Critique

Article Critiques: Students are required to complete an article critique on “Representative Bureaucracy: Exploring the Potential for Active Representation in Local Government” by Mark D. Bradbury and J. Edward Kellough (3-5 pages each, double-spaced, 12pt font, 1-inch margins), you will critically evaluate the assigned articles determined by me using the following format:

Introduction

• The author’s name(s) and the title of the article

• The author’s main point

• A thesis statement that previews your analysis

Summary

• The main points of the article

• The arguments presented in the article

• The findings of the article

Critique

• Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the article that you noted while critically reading

the article.

• State your informed opinions about the clarity, relevancy, and accuracy of the article, using

specific examples from the article to support your statements.

Conclusion

• Summarize the key points in the article, as well the key points from your own analysis.

• Close with a comment about the significance of the research or a statement of future

research needed in the field

Health Care System

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Health Care System

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (most often referred to as the Affordable Care Act, or ACA) is the largest piece of federal health legislation of the last 50 years in the United States, with widespread impact on health insurance and health care delivery. The ACA was signed into law in 2010 by President Barack Obama, and implementation of the ACA has been an ongoing, dynamic process met by opposition and challenges. For this assignment, create a PowerPoint presentation that outlines the past, present, and future of the ACA. Include a title slide, references slide, and speaker notes in your presentation. Address the following in a presentation of 15 slides:

  1. Briefly outline the process by which the Affordable Care Act became law. Include a timeline of key milestones.
  2. Articulate competing viewpoints of the ACA, including supporting evidence for each viewpoint.
  3. Describe successful and unsuccessful attempts to legally challenge the ACA since its passage, including grounds for appeal and repeal attempts.
  4. Discuss ethical challenges posed by changes in the ACA.
  5. Analyze the current impact of the ACA on Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP/SCHIP.
  6. Describe future issues/needs associated with the ACA by key stakeholders, including health care providers, insurers, employers, the government, and the public.
  7. Make recommendations for improvement of the ACA, including supporting evidence for recommendations.

You are required to cite to five sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Cultura y sociedad

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Cultura y sociedad

Objetivo de la actividad el tema: la cultura y la sociedad. Ambos componentes son esenciales en la vida del ser humano por lo que una reflexión al tema ayudara a comprender, valorar la diversidad de culturas.Instrucciones

  1. Leer y reflexionar sobre la cultura y la sociedad.
  2. Escribir un documento tipo ensayo sobre tus reflexiones.

EntregableLa actividad es de carácter individual. El trabajo debe ser entregado a tiempo, sin errores ortográficos ni gramaticales. Los trabajos serán sometidos a la herramienta para detectar similitud de contenidos (ahora Urkund). Entregar en un documento de Word, letra Times New Roman, tamaño 12 y un mínimo de 250 palabras y un máximo de 300. Debe incluir las referencias en formato APA, de tres años o menos.

Discuss the origins of the Olympics

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Discuss the origins of the Olympics,

their importance and how/when they were resurrected. 150 word minimum, please include your name, date, class, subject, professor’s name and any applicable references. Title information is not considered part of the word count.  MLA

Rules that make Sports More Appealing

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Rules that make Sports More Appealing

Select from the reading and the class discussion why and how the rules for the MLB or the MLS were implemented to make the sport(s) more appealing to the fans. All responses must be made to Moodle and submitted in PDF Format. 150 word minimum, please include your name, date, class, subject, professor’s name and any applicable references. Title information is not considered part of the word count MLA