Human Development and well-being (SOCIAL WORK) Order Description The overall aim of the assessment is to • Define wellbeing and outline its various dimensions and the effects of these for individuals, families and self (PCF 5) • Explore theoretical perspectives which seek to explain human behaviour (PCF 5) • Engage with concepts such as grief, trauma, loss, vulnerability, stress, resilience and social exclusion, etc (PCF 3; 4; 5) The criteria for marking will be: • The definition of wellbeing and outline its various dimensions and the effects of these for individuals, families and self (PCF 5) • An exploration of theoretical perspectives which seek to explain human behaviour (PCF 5) • Engagement with (some chosen) concepts such as grief, trauma, loss, vulnerability, stress, resilience and social exclusion, etc (PCF 3; 4; 5), with academic references to sources • A conclusion explaining the relevance of the topic to social work, social workers, and social work values. You will be expected to: • Demonstrate the ability to write and express yourself at an academic level. • Provide academic references from books and journal articles, using the standard format used by Plymouth University (see Cite Them Right (2013) available online through Primo). • Ensure that work is complete, within word limits and meets Stage 1 academic standards. [Any incomplete work will not be marked]. • Show that confidentiality is maintained while being clear about the limits of this. Any breach of service user or carer name or address will result in an automatic mark of zero. • Demonstrate progress towards the College of Social Work Professional Capability Framework (PCF) – Readiness for Practice.
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M6A1: Short Paper: Conflict Resolution For the Module 6 short paper, view the following video on conflict management: http://digital.films.com.vlib.excelsior.edu/PortalViewVideo.aspx?xtid=10885 conflict management [Video File 20:38 minutes] ________________________________________ Choose a conflict situation you experienced in a work setting. Make sure that your illustration is work-related and not personal. Prepare a formal report, with recommendations you would make, based on the scenario chosen. Use the following questions as guidelines: 1. What was the cause of the conflict? Describe the situation by writing a problem statement. 2. How was the conflict resolved ultimately? Using concepts from your readings, which conflict resolution style did you initially use? 3. How would you change your approach to the situation? ________________________________________ For the short paper, follow the format and guidelines given below: Title Page: Include name, paper title, course title, instructor's name, and date. Introduction:Discuss the purpose of the paper in succinct, declarative sentences. The introduction should offer a preview of the paper, its value, and be based upon the concepts studied in the course. Discussion Content: This section should include the following three elements: 1.A brief examination of the issue, concept, or consequences of the actions taken 2. An explanation of the concepts or theoretical applications that pertain to this topic 3. A discussion of your position on this topic, supporting your argument from the text or other appropriate sources It is highly recommended you make use of appropriate headings to guide your reader. Conclusion: This should be a summative paragraph which includes a restatement of the key points in your discussion. References:A minimum of two references (not including your textbook) must be used to support your discussion. Document all sources according to APA style. ________________________________________ Your work should typed in double-space, in 10- or 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font. The page margins on the top, bottom, left side, and right side should be 1 inch each. It must be formatted according to APA 6th Edition standards, including the title and the reference page. Primary Reference E, Hynes, G. Managerial Communication: Strategies and Applications, 5th Edition. McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2011.
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