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. .

                                                                     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).