Literacy‚ as described by Melzer and Coxwell‚ is not exclusive to the written prose. Literacy is rather an expression of ideas and beliefs which could be conveyed in writing but could also be displayed through other types of media such as in photos‚ music and even film. Literacy is an art of expression and rather than being written it is composed. Thus‚ in this unit I have accrued many experiences in which I have composed a piece (although I transferred midway through). On the first day in this class
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Attending SASF’s after school program has helped me to improve my leadership skills‚my citizenship‚ my service and my character. While attending SASF’s after school program three were many times when I had to take writing class. Attending writing class reflects good leadership skills because during writing class there were many times that the teacher divided the class into groups. We would be put with people we weren’t familiar with to write a story together. During this time the teacher had always
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In the workplace‚ dealing with issues immediately as they arise can alleviate a worse situation from occurring. Hoping that issues will work themselves out if enough time’s permitted may work for certain situations‚ but others can continue to get worse especially when several individuals get involved. A situation that the agency had to deal with previously and is still being discussed to this day is concerning an employee that was in supervision. This supervisor was harsh when dealing with the
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For practicum II this semester‚ I accepted a placement at the Pulaski County Alzheimer’s Respite Center in Somerset‚ Kentucky. My position included assisting Alzheimer’s patients in group activities‚ and in functions of daily living. This was a small facility with only six employees total and less than twenty clients attending daily. This agency used a social model of care only so medication were not dispensed on site‚ and the clients were mostly mobile requiring only a one-person assist. Lunch and
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Negotiation Through the in-class activities about negotiation‚ I observed the significant influences that different negotiation tactics have on the result of the negotiation in the workplace. In the activity‚ I was assigned to play the role of manager Dale Williams who is facing with the challenge of persuading two of his subordinates to wear safety glasses without causing any conflicts. The whole play was reflecting and educational‚ and I was inspired by having an actual negotiation with my
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Writing is something that has always been difficult for me. I’ve always been a bit of a perfectionist‚ but instead of it being a driving force‚ it’s been more of a dead weight. I worry about everything and if it’s perfect‚ okay‚ just right‚ or downright terrible. Because of my perfectionism‚ I find it difficult to start or finish work‚ sometimes even both. While my perfectionism can be a hindrance to my work as a whole‚ it more specifically targets my ability‚ or inability‚ to choose topics to research
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Competencies used: During my interaction with client I used the competency that allowed me to assess the clients while understanding the methods of assessments that is used with the diverse a population . I used sensitivity tried to when dealing with the client’s educational background. I attempted to provide quality service and respect for my client all while promoting his independence‚ health and well being A summary of the students impressions: I was feeling anxious since it was my first
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I have worked in a residential supported accommodation for homeless vulnerable adults since 2009. The support contract was originally held by St Matthews Housing Association. In 2010 the service contract went through the tender process and Nottingham Community Housing Association was awarded the contract and my employment contract was transferred under the TUPE regulations. I embraced the changes‚ so my work was consistent in my allocated projects‚ which were a shared house accommodating 8 medium-
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Research is also an important component in HBSE‚ as it provides the understanding of the dynamics of the society. Through research‚ a social worker can understand the various behaviors and needs in the community. Through research‚ the social workers can employ interventions that are based on evidence and use findings in research to improve practice‚ the policy as well as social service delivery. Through qualitative and quantitative research‚ practitioners can understand the ethical and also scientific
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Kevin Kim AP/IB/GT English 2 Mrs. New 19 September 2012 Reflective Essay Through the presentations‚ I learned that people who were close to a person that was arrested were cut off from their families. In the novel‚ prisoners such as Tsaezar received gifts that came in the mail such as tobacco and food. Other prisoners looked at this with great envy‚ because this was not common. People such as the Estonians would even sell things that they received‚ such as tobacco‚ and sell or trade it. Another
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