Write a paper on Poverty and Child Development The goal of this assignment is to develop critical insights about the impact of poverty on child development. Another goal is to enhance the ability of students to utilize a strength-based conceptual framework when analyzing the interaction between human behavior and the environment. Utilizing resilience theory and systems theory as major analytic tools, students will identify and analyze the risk and protective factors affecting the development of children suffering from poverty. In addition, students will pay attention to the ways in which diversity, power, and oppression affect the development of the children. 1) Address an issue relevant to poverty affecting the development of children. Collect and interpret data from multiple sources. Assess social and cultural significance of poverty, integrate social work knowledgebase. 2) Use theories, analyze risk and protective factors associated with development of children suffering from poverty 3) Use research-based knowledge to support analysis Guidelines for the Assignment: Select an issue relevant to poverty affecting the development of children. Some possible topics include academic performance, health, emotional, and behavioral issues. Collect, organize, and interpret client data from multiple sources of knowledge Provide some background information regarding the issue. Present the seriousness of the issue and its consequences. Discuss developmental characteristics related to childhood. Introduce social and cultural significance of poverty by discussing the following areas: Poverty and diversity among people. Social, economic, and cultural factors that may oppress, discriminate, and marginalize individuals suffering poverty. Distinguish, appraise, and integrate social work knowledge for your analysis. Explain the resilience theory and systems by considering the following: Define each theory and describe its major assumptions Describe implications of each theory for social work practice Describe strengths and limitations of each theory Explain how each of these two theories does and does not account for the influence of privilege and oppression. Using resilience theory and systems theory as major analytic tools, students will analyze the risk and protective factors associated with the development of children suffering from poverty. Utilize research-based knowledge (quantitative and qualitative research findings), practice wisdom, and government report to support your analysis of a particular issue. Conclude your paper by summarizing major points of your discussion and your role as a social worker in dealing with the issue. What will be your recommendations? Utilize research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery. Discuss the ways social workers can enhance social and economic justice and the rights of children in regard to your analysis of the topic. Other Guidelines for the Paper: Write a 4-6 page paper. Double spaced and 1-inch margins. Pages numbered. Students are expected to use a minimum of 5 peer-reviewed articles. Students can use assigned readings in their papers. Use of headings and subheadings. Cite the source in your paper following APA format. APA formatted reference list should be attached to your paper. Pay special attention to grammar and the overall “presentation” of the paper.
