Engage in Practice Informed Research and Research Informed Practice.

Competency 4: Engage in Practice Informed Research and Research Informed Practice. (25 hrs.)Behavior: use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery.For this assignment complete the following:Using the competencies from your learning agreement, you will create a 10-15-page PowerPoint presentation (recorded) with narration for each slide, and notes for each slide.Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior Examine and apply an ethical decision-making model to the steps being taken to mitigate the spread of the virus at the individual, local (agency), community, and State levels. In addition, students should consider the following:a.Policies and lawsb.Personal and professional valuesc.Relevant standards in the Code of Ethicsd.Role of other professionals involvede.Ethical use of technology, etc.Note: here is one resource- there are manyhttps://nlasw.ca/sites/default/files/inline-files/Ethical_Decision_Making_Framework.pdf Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice Discuss cultural structures and values that marginalize, discriminate, oppress, alienate and/or create power and privilege. Responses should also include a thoughtful analysis of:a.Diversity, culture, equity, and inclusionb.Intersectionality of those involved Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice Discuss local and global interconnections that impact social justice and strategies that promote social and economic justice and human rights. List three (3) strategies to eliminate structural barriers to ensure equity.Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice Based on a literature review, describe 2 evidence-based approaches that informs practice relevant in this situation.Note: This is where you would use a minimum of three (3) sources for your analysisCompetency 5: Engage in Policy Practice Identify 1 local, state or federal policy and 1 public health policy and their role in services provided by the agency or community. Create evaluative analysis table of the effectiveness of these policies (who benefitted and who didn’t).Example: Policy typeRole in ServicesWho BenefitedWho did not benefitState/FederalPublic Health Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Identify 2 HBSE theories and discuss how they apply in this situation. Describe your engagement approaches across systems based on these theoretical frameworks and constituencies’ strengths and needs. Note: Again, a table would work here (you can’t use this example, but you can use the format):TheoryApplicationEngagement across systemsStrengths Needs1.#12.Social Learning TheoryIndividuals learn how to respond to a “crisis” through the observationMicro- Talk to clients directly and provides them w/factsBuilds trust and allows questions to be answeredCan’t reach everyoneMacro- provide schools with handouts and tipsReaches families with resourcesSome (like the elderly) don’t have school age childrenMezzo- update webpage with accurate resourcesAllows individuals a reliable source of facts and empowers individuals to reasonCompeting with larger media and misinformation3. #2 MicroMacroMezzoCompetency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and CommunitiesIdentify 2 theories and discuss how you would use them in assessing your agency’s or community’s strengths and needs. Reflect on your personal experiences and reactions that affect your assessment and decision-making.Note: Remember this would be application of “assessment” Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Describe 2 evidence-informed interventions you would use to achieve identified goals. Discuss how you would collaborate and communicate in interventions.Note: you will need to identify two advanced interventions (not theories)Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and CommunitiesHow would you evaluate the effectiveness of your interventions? Identify 2 evaluation approaches you would use.Note: This will need at least two (2) separate evaluation methodsReferenceThe assignment was shared by and adapted from a field director, Julie Navarre (Michigan State University), to assist students in the critical analysis and application of policy from a social work perspective.