Social Service Reflection
As another example, one of my group member as well share her feelings regarding the challenges she is experiencing at her placement. She mentioned that she asked one of the staff members a question regarding the resources they agency uses to help their client, but the staff’s response left her unsatisfied. When she shared this experience, it sounds to me that the question she asked was too generic and not specific, therefore, I did some clarification just to understand specifically what she wants to learn. I was glad to give her a feedback regarding the question she asked because I am doing my placement at an employment agency too, and I am knowledgeable about the question she asked. First, I explain to her that organizations have policies
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I have had the opportunity to apply theory to practice at my placement; having this privilege has enhanced my knowledge that I bring to the classroom settings and used it is in an appropriate manner. I believe that I deserve a B+ letter grade because I have demonstrated a high level of knowledge and integrity as learning professional. My peers and professors have a positive impact on my learning from the very first day I came to Seneca College to pursue education as a Social Service Worker. However, I am looking forward to learning more from them because life is a teacher and the more we live the more we learn. During class and group discussions, I actively participate, and avoid being judgmental. I demonstrated good active listening and commented when it is necessary to do so without interrupting or talking over people. I value and recognize people’s input and opinion during class and group discussion. The factor that is impacting the dynamic of my group is each member’s personal trait (McKinlay & Ross, 2008, p. 35). This event is happening because there is conflict that has not been resolved among some members in the group. As a group, we will address this issue by calling people out and bringing their awareness to the values and norms that was put it place when the group was formed. Professionalism is important for Social Service Workers to develop because it is useful in all areas of work in
I have had the opportunity to apply theory to practice at my placement; having this privilege has enhanced my knowledge that I bring to the classroom settings and used it is in an appropriate manner. I believe that I deserve a B+ letter grade because I have demonstrated a high level of knowledge and integrity as learning professional. My peers and professors have a positive impact on my learning from the very first day I came to Seneca College to pursue education as a Social Service Worker. However, I am looking forward to learning more from them because life is a teacher and the more we live the more we learn. During class and group discussions, I actively participate, and avoid being judgmental. I demonstrated good active listening and commented when it is necessary to do so without interrupting or talking over people. I value and recognize people’s input and opinion during class and group discussion. The factor that is impacting the dynamic of my group is each member’s personal trait (McKinlay & Ross, 2008, p. 35). This event is happening because there is conflict that has not been resolved among some members in the group. As a group, we will address this issue by calling people out and bringing their awareness to the values and norms that was put it place when the group was formed. Professionalism is important for Social Service Workers to develop because it is useful in all areas of work in