Oral Presentation Analysis

Oral Presentation
When did you begin to think of social work or your chosen area of professional helping as a career?
In taking Professor Straine's course in Social Work 214, is when I became interested in Social Work. Professor Straine's provides a real scenario from a vignette and asks each student to describe the problem surrounding the cultural differences. She also asks how we would help the clients. This is helpful to understand the client needs by listening to other student responses in assisting the client. Another interesting thing that made the class come to life is the Professor’s decision to do role-play in class and have a student is the social worker, and others are the clients. This role-play has opened my mind and heart to become

I do not have much respect for these types of people in destroying another human being life just to feel good about his or her selves in hurting someone else. This weakness is a working process of forgiveness to the sick-minded Individuals. However, listening to my classmates’ personal experiences caused me to overlook my anger to comfort them, and in make sure they feel good about knowing that someone else care about their struggle. This has given me the encouragement to overcome this type of weakness in dealing with rapists and abusers. I can treat each with respect and caring of cultural difference and ethnic diversity.
The Importance of Human Relationships: This is a strong strength of mine as I can go up to strangers and start a conversation. I can joke with people, make them comfortable to talk to me, and I can put smiles on their faces.
Integrity: I provide the essential parts of being a social worker. This involves being honest, responsible, and professional. I am always these characteristics. If you ask me to do something, I will take responsibility and see it all the way

When a victim comes to me, and asks for my help, my emotions get the better part of me. I become so emotionally invested in each client, and it shows with my words and actions. Considering, this may be hard for me to step back and listen clearly, without holding a bias towards the victim or even the victimizer. This challenge ties into the NASW Code of Ethical principle that states the Importance of Human Relationships. By valuing human relationships, I can become more empowered, not only for myself but also for my clients.
Reflect and consider your views on diversity and diverse groups. In what ways have, your views shaped your decision to help others. In what ways have, they influenced your desire to be a social worker. Be specific. (Go beyond surface answers such as “I’ve always believed in diversity.” Your ability to self-examine your biases, stereotypical beliefs, fears, knowledge, and openness to others who are different is what this question seeks for you to