Reference no: EM133770315

Discussion Post: Observing & Recording Child Behavior

Instructions

It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the range of 250 to 300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately.

Classroom Participation

Students are expected to address the initial discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a minimum of three substantive postings (this includes your initial post and posting to two peers) on three different days. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be correlated to the literature.

Instructions:

Removal of the sexual orientation and gender identity (sogi) questions from the acl survey is one of many battles around who is recognized and counted. For example, sogi questions were also intended to be added to a survey around demographic information and service needs of people with disabilities. There have also been recent controversies on whether questions about immigrant status should be included on census counts, and the accuracy of counting people experiencing homelessness. These controversies have taken place at both the local and federal level.

Complete the following questions in your discussion post:

Draw from your own personal or professional experiences and write down their responses to the following questions:

A. What is the importance of collecting information about specific populations?

B. Can you think of any risks in collecting information about those populations?

C. What roles might social workers have in the creation, implementation, and use of such surveys?

D. What skills are you learning in your social work program that you could draw on in relation to such questions? These may include research, advocacy, practice, organizing.