From the Vault: Barack Obama, September 1995 (Dreams from My Father)How does the young Barack Obama appear to be different from the mature, older Obama, as we have seen him in recent years?
Discussion 13: “From the Vault: Barack Obama, September 1995” (Dreams from My Father)
Students must answer at least five questions below:
1. How does the young Barack Obama appear to be different from the mature, older Obama, as we have seen him in recent years?
2. Accordingly, why did Obama write the his first book?
3. What was Obama’s relationship to his father?
4. How did Obama experience racism, growing up in Hawaii?
5. How did Malcolm X influence Barack Obama?
6. What was Obama’s relationship to Frank?
7. How did Obama relate to Toot and Gramps?
Professionalism is a word that is used frequently in both academic and career contexts, to describe a desired quality. But what does it mean exactly? How do you know a behavior is professional? And what are the effects of unprofessional communication?
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Professionalism is a word that is used frequently in both academic and career contexts, to describe a desired quality. But what does it mean exactly? How do you know a behavior is professional? And what are the effects of unprofessional communication?
I work for department of disability services
For this Discussion, you draw on your workplace experiences to define professionalism and how you exhibit this quality in your interactions with others.
Post an explanation of how you, as a professional, communicate your frustration in a manner that people can hear, understand, and appreciate. Additionally, describe an incident in your professional experience where a colleague exhibited a behavior or communication that had a positive or a negative effect. How has the incident informed your understanding of professionalism?
Remember, use the following headings to keep everything clear and organized when responding to this week’s Discussion prompt.
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How You Professionally Communicate Your Frustration
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Description of An Incident Where A Colleague Exhibited A Behavior That Had A Positive/Negative Effect
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Explanation Of How The Incident Informed Your Understanding Of Professionalism
African American Role Model Essays Students are required to write a three-page (double-spaced) essay on a successful, African American role model. The successful role model must be an accomplished leader who majored in your discipline or in your career objective. Students must answer the following questions, using at least two sources: Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How.
African American Role Model Essays
Students are required to write a three-page (double-spaced) essay on a successful, African American role model. The successful role model must be an accomplished leader who majored in your discipline or in your career objective. Students must answer the following questions, using at least two sources: Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How.
What are other ways in which social workers can help fight racism?
Overview
To prepare for this discussion, be sure you review the following resources:
Citations:
National Association of Social Workers. (2020, August 21). Social workers must help dismantle systems of oppression and fight racism within the social work profession. https://www.socialworkers.org/News/News-Releases/ID/2219/Social-Workers-Must-Help-Dismantle-Systems-of-Oppression-and-Fight-Racism-Within-Social-Work-Profession
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (2020, June 26). Dr. Ibram X. Kendi: Creating a more equitable society is in white Americans self interest [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCUOX3NMd4U&t=50s
Prompt
Respond to the following in your discussion board post:
What is the main point that you took away from Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s talk?
In your own words, what does it mean to be an antiracist?
The NASW News Release speaks to social workers about challenging our own racism. What is one area of growth you would like to implement after completing the module page activities and videos?
What are other ways in which social workers can help fight racism?
Research four (4) peer-reviewed academic legal articles discussing the different sides of your issue, and review them in a paper. You may briefly summarize each of the articles, but be sure to focus on your assessment of any particularly strong or weak arguments on either side of the issue.
1. Research four (4) peer-reviewed academic legal articles discussing the different sides of your issue, and review them in a paper. You may briefly summarize each of the articles, but be sure to focus on your assessment of any particularly strong or weak arguments on either side of the issue. Each article review should be ~250 words. Remember, the articles should be peer-reviewed academic articles; our APUS library will be your best resource for this. If you’re not sure what peer-reviewed articles are, or how to find them, our library can assist with this.
2. Research four (4) actual legal cases dealing with the issue you selected. Once you identify four cases, report on: 1) Who were the parties to the lawsuit? How were they related? 2) What was the nature of the issue in the suit? How is it related to your issue? 3) How was the issue decided, and why? 4) What precedent (if any) did the case set for future litigation? and 5) Did the case leave any questions unanswered with respect to the issue at hand? Each case report should be ~250 words. Case summaries and opinions can be found in our library, and elsewhere online at no cost. Although you may choose any cases you like which are relevant to your issue, it would be prudent to choose cases that are as recent as possible, and of a fairly consequential nature. For this reason, you should choose cases litigated in the federal court system, unless there is a compelling reason for an alternative.
Our positions in society, our experiences, and our identities all have an impact on how we may perceive and react to racism and other barriers to achieving health equity. What experiences or identities influence how you think about race, ethnicity or the relationship between racism and health?
Instructions
· First, read
at least one of the articles in the module, and
watch one of the webinars/documentaries. Try to pick something that will help you learn something new!
· In 3-4 pages answer the following questions. All except the final question can be answered before you participate in the discussion board or in class discussion.
1.
1. Our positions in society, our experiences, and our identities all have an impact on how we may perceive and react to racism and other barriers to achieving health equity. What experiences or identities influence how you think about race, ethnicity or the relationship between racism and health? Do you remember witnessing, hearing about or experiencing anything as a health care provider or as a patient that you think of as an example of how racism might influence access to care or health outcomes?
2. Which article would you recommend to a colleague? Why or why not? What was the most important “take home message” of the article to you?
3. Would you recommend the film or webinar you watched to a colleague? Why or why not? What was the most important take home message for you?
4. Answer this question AFTER the discussion thread or in class discussion- What ideas from your own experience with observing the impact of racism about opportunities to make changes will you carry forward into your own workplace, future practice or daily life?
Readings
Race and Clinical Decision Making:
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Download Reconsidering the Use of Race in Clinical Algorithms.pdf This one is really thought provoking and worth a quick read for everyone.
· A good companion piece to this one is
How scientists are subtracting race from medical risk calculators
Links to an external site.
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Download From Race Based to Race Conscious MedicineA brief thought provoking editorial
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Download Beck-The color of health.pdfDiscusses how racism, segregation, and inequality affect the health and well-being of preterm infants and their
families
Webinars and Films
General or Race, Health and Aging related
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Racism: the Ultimate Underlying Condition- APHA June 2020
Links to an external site.
. Note you need to register for the free recording to be sent to you.
Maternal or infant health related:
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A Path to Reproductive Justice: Research, Practice and Policies
(Links to an external site.)
(American Public Health Organization, July, 2020)
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Birthing Justice
Links to an external site.
(PBS, April 2023)
Adolescent health:
Identity, Intersectionality, and Resilience Providing Adolescent Centered Care for Youth of Color
Cracked Egg Game: There are a dozen eggs in a basket; some are hard boiled and some are raw. The object of this game is for the user to guess the number of hard-boiled eggs prior to playing the game. The computer then simulates cracking all 12 eggs, using a random number 0 or 1 to simulate raw or hard boiled. The number 0 should represent raw eggs and the number 1 should represent hard boiled. The computer must keep track of the number of hard-boiled eggs. At the conclusion of cracking all 12 eggs, the actual number of hard boiled is compared to the users guess, and whether the user won or lost is given as output.For this project, you will write code in Coral for the programming gameDetermine the variables and relevant data types of each variable. Consider the necessary variables required to implement the logic of your game, as well as the relevant data type (i.e., integer or float) of each variable.
Cracked Egg Game: There are a dozen eggs in a basket; some are hard boiled and some are raw. The object of this game is for the user to guess the number of hard-boiled eggs prior to playing the game. The computer then simulates cracking all 12 eggs, using a random number 0 or 1 to simulate raw or hard boiled. The number 0 should represent raw eggs and the number 1 should represent hard boiled. The computer must keep track of the number of hard-boiled eggs. At the conclusion of cracking all 12 eggs, the actual number of hard boiled is compared to the users guess, and whether the user won or lost is given as output.For this project, you will write code in Coral for the programming gameDetermine the variables and relevant data types of each variable. Consider the necessary variables required to implement the logic of your game, as well as the relevant data type (i.e., integer or float) of each variable.Initialize the variables using appropriate data values. Where necessary, assign an initial value to each variable.Set branches that use conditionals to define the logic of the game. This must meet the requirements of the program. You may use the following types of statements to accomplish this:IFIF-ELSEIF-ELSE-IFStatements must also use the appropriate relational operators, which are as follows:== (equals)!= (not equal)< (less than)> (greater than)<= (less than or equal)>= (greater than or equal)Create loops to define the logic, flow, and sequence of the game. Cracked Egg Game: This game will include looping 12 times. Determine what loop to use, then execute it based on program requirementsApply necessary arithmetic operations.
Compare and contrast the article you selected with your colleagues article in terms of how they might inform appropriateness for use with the identified client. Explain how reviewing the different studies presented in this Discussion influenced your decision about whether you would use the therapy, given various evidence for the different treatment modalities.
Respond to two colleagues who selected a case study different from yours:
· Compare and contrast the article you selected with your colleagues article in terms of how they might inform appropriateness for use with the identified client. Explain how reviewing the different studies presented in this Discussion influenced your decision about whether you would use the therapy, given various evidence for the different treatment modalities.
· Explain how reviewing the different studies presented in this Discussion influenced your decision about whether you would use the therapy, given various evidence for the different treatment modalities.
Stress is a prevalent issue that many individuals encounter in their daily lives. Describe ways to mitigate stress and enhance our general well-being.
Stress is a prevalent issue that many individuals encounter in their daily lives.It can arise from various sources such as work, family, or personal problems, and have detrimental effects on our mental and physical health. Nevertheless, there are numerous straightforward techniques to mitigate stress and enhance our general well-being. This article will delve into five uncomplicated ways to decrease stress in your daily routine
There are many ways of using standardized financial information beyond those discussed in this unit. The usual goal is to put firms on an equal footing for comparison purposes. For example, for auto manufacturers, it is common to express sales, costs, and profits on a per-car basis. For each of the following industries, give an example of an actual company, and discuss one or more potentially useful means of standardizing financial information: public utilities, large retailers, airlines, online services, hospitals, and college textbook publishers. Once you identify the company for each industry, select a particular firm, and calculate four ratios of your choice for 2 consecutive years. Once computed, then provide a 2-year trend analysis. Finally, discuss whether you would or would not invest in this company, including an explanation of why that involves the ratio analysis.
There are many ways of using standardized financial information beyond those discussed in this unit. The usual goal is to put firms on an equal footing for comparison purposes. For example, for auto manufacturers, it is common to express sales, costs, and profits on a per-car basis. For each of the following industries, give an example of an actual company, and discuss one or more potentially useful means of standardizing financial information:
public utilities,
large retailers,
airlines,
online services,
hospitals, and
college textbook publishers.
Once you identify the company for each industry, select a particular firm, and calculate four ratios of your choice for 2 consecutive years. Once computed, then provide a 2-year trend analysis. Finally, discuss whether you would or would not invest in this company, including an explanation of why that involves the ratio analysis.Your case study must be at least three pages in length. You must provide at least three references. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.
