...Reflection 5: Grobman (Pg. 121-127; 145-154; 189-207; 215-220) Main Points: 1. There are four major concern areas that have emerged, including work environment concerns, supervisory concerns, client treatment concerns, and personal awareness issues. 2. Think of the four R’s: React, Realistic, Recreate, and Re-energize, when trying to embrace changes and challenges. 3. Sometimes social work students don’t think they have the right to say “no.” it is important to consider what the outcome would be of doing something halfheartedly, with resentment, and doing it poorly. Sometimes no may be the best answer. It may be a challenge for you to speak candidly with the field instructor, and it may be difficult for you to say no, but the cost just may...
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... Opportunities are provided for teacher certificate candidates to work with and observe children in public schools. It is WSU’s intent to place only those individuals in K-12 classrooms who demonstrate a positive impact on student learning, and who possess characteristics desirable for working with young people. Elementary Education – Bachelor of arts Candidates accepted into the Elementary certification program are required to complete practicum experiences in school and community settings, including an intense four-week Advanced Practicum in the semester immediately preceding student teaching (to apply the concepts learned in blocked courses). Secondary Education – Bachelor degree in declared major plus teacher certification Candidates accepted into the Secondary Education certification program are required to complete an intense 3 week practicum prior to acceptance in the program, and complete 60 hours of Advanced Practicum during the semester immediately preceding student teaching. Practicums involve observation, reflection, and practice in classrooms. Student teaching is an entire semester of full time teaching at an approved WSU site in the state of Washington or internationally with supervision by an approved WSU provider. Endorsements Credit hours needed for the endorsements range from 40-108, depending on the major. Single subject endorsement preparation is available in agricultural education,...
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...Throughout this course, I have participated in a variety of group experiences, both as a member and facilitator. Each group experience has helped to increase my understanding of group principles including group dynamics, stages, issues, and therapeutic factors. Through being a group member, I have experienced the group process from a client’s perspective and become more multiculturally competent. In my role as a group leader, I have gained skills such as working collaboratively with a co-leader, using various group facilitation techniques, and developing a group for a population with which I hope to work. One of the most valuable aspects of this course was the Saturday group experience facilitated by Sarah Johnson. One reason that this...
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...1. What was my overall reaction to the assigned reading? I really enjoyed this reading in Chapter 9. I related this reading to the work I do in my field practicum as it relates to the cognitive and moral development of human beings and human behaviors. As you already know, I work for Stella Maris, a drug and alcohol treatment facility. We talk a lot about cognitive development and the concerns we have with our clients as it relates to their disease of addiction. We need to know what changes in intellectual abilities, mental activities, and behaviors through which knowledge of the world is attained. This requires an understanding of us as counselors, to know what the variety of factors are including, biological, social, environmental, experiential, and motivational as well as the emotional life of each of our clients’. When we know this information, we are best able to examination their needs and understand the ways in which their cognitive and moral development have hindered their lives. As a result, we are then able to treat the problem and get into the solution. At Stella, we do this by treating our clients in a number of different ways. According to Piaget, he believed the environmental factors played a large role in the psychological development, in general, and cognitive development. As a counselor, we see this everyday with our clients’. They come into treatment with different environmental factors that play a major role in their addictions. As a result, we see that in...
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...How do I . . . Write a Reflection? Why reflective writing? Reflection offers you the opportunity to consider how your personal experiences and observations shape your thinking and your acceptance of new ideas. Professors often ask students to write reading reflections. They do this to encourage you to explore your own ideas about a text, to express your opinion rather than summarise the opinions of others. Reflective writing can help you to improve your analytical skills because it requires you to express what you think, and more significantly, how and why you think that way. In addition, reflective analysis asks you to acknowledge that your thoughts are shaped by your assumptions and preconceived ideas; in doing so, you can appreciate the ideas of others, notice how their assumptions and preconceived ideas may have shaped their thoughts, and perhaps recognize how your ideas support or oppose what you read. Types of Reflection Experiential Reflection: Popular in professional programs, like business, nursing, forensics and education, reflection is an important part of making connections between theory and practice. When you are asked to reflect upon experience in a placement, you do not only describe your experience, but you evaluate it based on ideas from class. You can assess a theory or approach based on your observations and practice and evaluate your own knowledge and skills within your professional field. This opportunity to take the time to think ...
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...This course aims at preparing students for a professional journey in the growing field of psychology by creating interest and developing an understanding of basic concepts of the discipline. Its major concerns include fostering capability to meet the challenges of self-discovery and effective participation in responding to the needs of society. With a vision to create a balance between society and the individual, the course intends to enable students in developing abilities needed for meeting the challenges and needs of the real world effectively. Along with it, students would also be encouraged to build a relationship with oneself, requisite for self discovery. To this end, the course emphasizes on building the conceptual foundations and acquiring psychological skills through classroom teaching/learning consisting of reflective as well as creative engagement in exercises, projects and hands on experiences. The teaching-learning of the programme would be organized through lectures, group discussions, experiential exercises, group projects, presentations, workshops and seminars. Students would be encouraged to connect to real life issues and participate in the programs and practices in the different social context. To this end practicum is incorporated as an important component in most of the papers with hands on training in the use of various research methods such as: laboratory experiments, field experiments, observation, testing, survey, interview, case study. The programme has...
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...decision for themselves, relationships in their lives and their future. I expect to make a difference, where they lack the connection, ability or desire to break frustration, hate or anxiety and replace it with love, power and will. As I reflect on where I’ve been and my heritage, I pledge to look at their views, in correspondence to evidence-bases research, theories, and practicums. A dream that will allow me to console someone, provide professional support and treatment to a person who has sustained their discrepancy of their self-awareness, self-worth or identity. With the encouragement of prosperity, I promise to promote positivity and strengthen overpower a challenge. My word of honor, Is to treat others how I want to be treated and live a life that is substantial to others. With this, my goal is to...
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...Classroom Observation: Practicum/Field Experience Reflection When doing my observation hours for this class I went to a local elementary school in Frederick County where I live. The elementary school is called Waverly Elementary and while there I observed the ELL teacher Mrs. Megan Taylor. In Mrs. Taylor’s class there were 4 students each day that I observed. While there I noticed a lot of SEI strategies and accommodations that were used. From the time that I walked into the classroom I noticed some SEI strategies that were being used. When Mr. Taylor started teaching her lesson she always reviewed what they had learned the day before. Once they were done reviewing from the day before it led into what they were going to be doing for that day. As she taught her lesson she always referred back to what was already taught to the students. There were also many accommodations that were used in the lessons that I observed. One thing that I noticed was that if they were having trouble saying it in English she would say the word in Spanish. When this was done the students better understood what word was trying to be said. One thing that they did was use note cards to learn the words for the lesson. They had English note cards and Spanish ones; they then had to match each word with the different language note card. Another accommodation that I saw was while they were reading. They would read the book together in English and then if they were unsure of a word they would...
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...Seminary Bachelor of Ministry Program Diploma in Mission Through THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION BY EXTENSION (TEE) Rationale The church leadership development and theological education has almost always been in the purview of the formal educational institutions. This is true with World Mission Seminary located in the Philippines which serves as the Educational Arm of World Mission Church. Founded in 1991. The goal of the seminary is to provide trained leaders for the World Mission Churches. After two decades of faithful commitment to theological education and leadership development, an honest evaluation shows that only 5% of the actual number of students enrolled and graduated are in the actual field of ministerial work. In response to the pressing demand for competent workers in the mission field, the seminary board proposed to adapt and implement the program of Theological Education by Extension. (TEE) This educational model confers Bachelor of Ministry degree and Diploma in Mission. It is open to all Christians committed to serve God and desire to discover, improve and develop their leadership capabilities and potentials to make their services more effective and meaningful in the ministry of the church. Furthermore, this degree grants qualification and opportunity to be admitted to the membership of the church as clergy. Conceptual Framework The TEE program is a Self-Directed study which means that students carry out their studies in their own place with the local church and community...
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...ASSIGNMENT 2: BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT Johanna Quintana June 22nd, 2015 (A) Identifying information Mario Martinez is a 24-year-old male. He reports that he is from San Antonio, Texas and that he is of Hispanic ethnicity. The client reports that he lives with his wife Candice in the state of Washington. The client is a retired air force veteran and currently works as a security guard. He is the second child and has three siblings, two males and one female. (B) Description of agency setting The setting of the sessions is the Virtual field practicum for USC. The client meets for 45-minute sessions through the virtual academic center. During the virtual field practicum session, an evidence-based practice is used such...
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...ED 250 REFLECTIONS 1 The Need for Teacher Education . The week two lectures had highlighted an important issue which has come under a lot of criticisms for the past years. This was the need for teacher education. Although many critics still feel that teacher education is a waste of time or that field experience is more important. Most do not realize that the need of teacher’s professional development is essential for the improvement of education all over the world and thus the expectancy for quality teacher education is becoming higher every day. First off, there are countless criticisms to the need for teacher education. However the two that I will focus on are firstly, the critic that teachers are “born and not made.” I feel that in order to be become a good teacher , you must learn the skills, knowledge as well get the experience to achieve the goal of being or becoming a good teacher. I do not agree with the statement that teachers are born ; for they are made. Teacher education is thus based on the theory that teachers are made and not born in contrary to the assumption that they are born. Since teaching is considered an art and a science, the teacher has to acquire not only the knowledge but also the skills or the ‘tricks of the trade’. In addition to this, another criticism is that knowing my subject content is sufficient. This I disagree with, because it definitely will not prepare you for the classroom and the school environment. I believe that educating children...
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...Research Methodology By Dr Ayaz Muhammad khan 03334690469 ayaz@ue.edu.pk, ayazof92@gmail.com General Objectives The general objective of this course is to introduce students to methods of research. The specific objectives are: (i) to ensure that students acquire some practical research skills; (ii) to help students understand the principles of research; and (iii) to enable students to link the research process with theories of their specialist areas. By becoming familiar with the research process in practice, students should be more confident and competent in evaluating and using research results in their specialist areas. Contents 1. Introduction to Research 2.1 The need and importance of research 2.2 Scientific method and business research 2.3 Ethics and legal issues of research 2.4 Variables and measurement scales 2 Types of Research 2.1 By purpose 2.1.1 Basic research 2.1.2 Applied research 2.1.3 Action research 2.2 By method and technique 2.2.1 Historical 2.2.2 Descriptive – survey, causal comparative, correlation 2.2.3 Experimental 2.2.4 Qualitative – ethnography, case study, content analysis 3 Research Problem 3.1. Selection and statement 3.2.1. Selection 3.2.2. Sources 3.2.3. Statement 3.2. Review of Related Literature 3.3.4. Need 3.3.5. Sources 3.3.6. Note taking 3.3.7. Organizing and citation 4 Formulation...
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...Name Tutor Course Date 2c: Artefact collection and reflection 1. Optus on Facebook This was an article on business communication. It examined Optus’ internet marketing strategy via Facebook. The report revealed that the organisation was not maximising this outlet. As a communication channel, social media is easily becoming the mode of choice. This is not an exception even for a country like Oman. I found that the information and assessment I did in this assignment were quite relevant to my placement. I have spent a good amount of time, at the institution, using social media. I already knew the indispensability of this channel. The assignment assisted me in knowing how to get the most out of social media. I will use some of the same recommendations in the report to improve Oman Football Association’s outcomes in the future. 2.The Great Ocean Triathlon This was also another assignment that we did in the course. It was a report on preparation for the 2014 triathlon event. As a result of this piece, I was able to identify a mission, vision and objectives for the event. These skills were highly applicable in the internship because I needed to have objectives and goals at the start of the practicum. Additionally, the assignment involved identification of a target market, source of revenue, assessment of the experience and actual operational planning. These are all aspects that the OFA employees tackle daily. I used lessons about strategic...
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...Table of Contents Section Page # Introduction………………………… …………………………………………………….2 Discerning the Context……………………………………………………………………3 Building a Solid Base of Support…………………………………………………………4 Identifying and Prioritizing Program Ideas……………………………………………….5 Developing Objectives……………………………………………………………………9 Devising Transfer of Learning…………………………………………………………...10 Designing Instruction…………………………………………………………………….11 Formulating Evaluations…………………………………………………………………13 Making Recommendations………………………………………………………………15 Format of Internship Program …………………………………………………………....16 Identifying Programming Staff…………………………………………………………..17 Budgets and Marketing…………………………………………………………………..18 Facilities………………………………………………………………………………….20 Appendices: Appendix A: Caffarella’s Interactive Model of Program Planning……………...22 Appendix B: Needs Assessment…………………………………………………23 Appendix C: Faculty Survey……………………………………………………..29 Appendix D: Student Survey…………………………………………………….30 Appendix E: List of Graduate Programs with Internship Components………….31 Appendix F: Internship Learning Agreement ……………………………………32 Appendix G: Possible Internship Sites for HALE Master’s Program…………...35 Appendix H: Sample Brochure…………………………………………………..36 Introduction The HALE master's program prepares individuals for entry-level leadership positions in postsecondary education, public agencies, and business...
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...professional job, I gave birth to my son. Bills began piling up. I felt visits with my case manager were unnecessary and often suppressed my desire to be defiant with them. I was capable of doing my case manager’s job. I had to constantly remind myself that they were helping me help myself get out of the situation I was in. I ended up applying all the things I have done with families on myself. This experience drew me to the field of Social Work and the significant impact it has for any member of society....
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