SWK-516 Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective Essay

It is important for social workers to identify various dimensional perspectives to view clients through and to be able to explain how diversity and inequality impact social work practice.

For this assignment, read the story of Joseph found in Genesis, Chapters 37, 39-41 and 41-47 of the Bible. Use the attached “Summary of the Story of Joseph” to help you.

Next, watch the Urie Bronfenbrenner and the Bioecological Model of Human Development video in the Topic Resources.

Write an essay (750-1,000 words) utilizing Bronfenbrenner’s perspective and compare yourself to Joseph. Cite three to five scholarly sources in addition to the textbook, to support your claims:

1. Utilizing Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective, assess Joseph.
2. Explain how various dimensional perspectives you view yourself through (person, environment, and time) have influenced your behavior.
3. Explain any differences and similarities between yourself and Joseph.
4. Describe how the differences between yourself and Joseph could affect how you, as a social worker, approach or interact with a client such as Joseph at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

This assignment is aligned to the following Social Work Competencies:

4: Engage in Practice-informed Research & Research-informed Practice

6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities