Part of becoming a professional social worker is reflecting on how your personal values and professional ethics will play a role in your practice. This assignment will give you an opportunity to define some key terms, consider potential ethical challenges in your present or future practice, and place your discussion in a scholarly context.
One way to do this is through the use of infographics. In your studies, you examined “Digital Literacy: Learning Through Infographics,” by Danielle Davis. For this assignment, you will prepare an infographic or concept map addressing the difference between your personal and professional values and examining how personal values can create bias. In addition, you will create a one-page written document or three-minute audio/video explanation of your infographic.
EPAs and advanced practice behaviors:
EPAS Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
C3.GP.B Demonstrate cultural humility by applying critical reflection, self-awareness, and self-regulation to manage the influence of bias, power, privilege, and values in working with clients and constituencies, acknowledging them as experts of their own lived experiences.
Related Assignment Criteria:
Identify personal and professional values.
Illustrate (with images and words) the concepts of competency, integrity, boundaries, and social justice.
EPAS Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
C6.GP.B Use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to engage in culturally responsive practice with clients and constituencies.
Related Assignment Criteria:
Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments.
EPAS Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
C7.GP.B Demonstrate respect for client self-determination during the assessment process by collaborating with clients and constituencies in developing a mutually agreed-upon plan.
Related Assignment Criteria:
Describe how personal and professional values play a role in social work practice and ethical decision-making