Session 1 Old Testament Storyboard The introduction to any story is particularly significant because it sets up everything that follows. In this assignment, students will explore how Genesis 1-3 sets up the rest of the biblical narrative and how the unfolding OT story shows that God continues to work with his people. The structure of this assignment is flexible. Students may write a paper, construct an outline, create a slide-show presentation, or involve any other medium that can effectively communicate the content. Part 1: After reading Genesis 1-3, list out the ways these chapters introduce the biblical narrative for the following categories. For each category, the student should include several robust sentences that are focused on the text. One word or sparse answers will not suffice.  What do we learn about: God Humans How humans interact The world The way creation reacts with the Creator The problem of sin The solution for sin Part 2: After reading Genesis 12:1-3, make note of the three things God promises to Abram: land, offspring (people), and blessing. Why are these three things significant? List the three, and robustly explain why they are important. How are they a part of the solution for sin in Part 1?  Appeal to your Wright textbook for help. Part 3: In the unfolding story of the OT, the three aspects of God’s promise to Abram continue to be fulfilled throughout the OT.  Do some research on the OT storyline (think about using your textbooks, the lectures, CCU’s online resources, and good peer reviewed content such as thebibleproject.com) and cite places where these three aspects of God’s promise to Abram show up later.  Cite at least one example from the Law, one from the Prophets, and one from the Writings. (Refer to the lecture content for specifics on the OT canon). Part 4: Reflect on the significance of seeing the OT as an unfolding story. Conclude the assignment with an assessment of the importance of recognizing this narrative flow.  Submit your four-part assignment as a single file to the appropriate submission area. Assignment Requirements: A paper should be 3-4 pages, double spaced; a PowerPoint Presentation should be 8-10 slides (with either written presentation notes or a voiceover of you presenting your presentation); An outline should be 2-3 pages, single spaced; other mediums should be equivalent length. Note for Presentations: If you choose to use voiceovers in the place of detailed notes, see the “Technology Quick Guide” on the Course Dashboard for specific tips on how to use free technology to create such voiceovers, such as Screencast-o-matic or ZOOM. Click on the Session 1 Old Testament Storyboard link and submit your assignment by the posted due date. Review the rubric available in Due Dates and Grades for specific grading criteria.

Assignment: CulturagramWhen attempting to assess fully a new client, it is important to assess them within their cultural context. To stop there, however, could lead to overgeneralization and stereotyping.In this Assignment, you implement an assessment tool—the Culturagram—that can assist you in developing a fuller understanding of diverse clients. It can also shed light on interventions and strategies that may be more successful and respectful than others.By Day 7Submit a 2- to 3-page paper and include the following:Based on the case study you selected for your Week 1 Discussion, explain the relevance of the Culturagram to assessment.Complete a Culturagram diagram (using Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint) depicting each of the 10 elements of the culturagram, using information from the case study.For any information missing from the case study, indicate two questions you would ask to gather the needed information and why these questions might be relevant for your assessment.Include the case study as reference, as well as any additional material used to formulate your assessment questions.Working With Children and Families: The Case of Hamza. Hamza came to my office after his teacher said he “did not fit” in her classroom. Hamza is the 12-year-old son of an Israeli family who recently moved to a small Midwestern town to join other family members. I was the school social worker, and Hamza arrived in my office on the fourth day of the new school year with a note from the teacher that said, “He doesn’t get along with the other kids in the classroom.” As part of my assessment, I asked the teacher, teacher’s assistant, and Hamza’s parents to complete a child behavior inventory. No specific information came back on the inventories to suggest a problem. At that time, I asked Hamza’s parents and his teacher to attend a case conference. During the conference, Hamza’s parents disclosed their recent immigration and their lack of documentation to remain in the United States. At that point, Hamza’s teacher exclaimed, “I knew it; he should not be here [in the U.S.], and he definitely should not be in my class!” As the school social worker, I felt conflicted. On the one hand, Hamza’s teacher apparently held animosity toward Hamza and his immigration status. On the other hand, Hamza’s educational, emotional, and social well-being was my concern. I was responsible for ensuring a that strengths perspective was embraced and surrounded each of our students. In the following weeks, I worked with the teachers and parents to place Hamza’s needs as priority. Each agreed to set aside their political differences. © 2016 Laureate Education, Inc. 2 During the next six weeks, I worked with Hamza’s parents and teachers to acknowledge without compromise the barriers that would exist for Hamza in the education system. The third six weeks brought change. Hamza was encouraged to excel at school, his parents accepted my efforts as the school social worker and the efforts of the teachers, and the district authorities embraced a unified social/emotional educational plan for Hamza, along with other undocumented Middle Eastern students.

The following will help you consider the role of cultural issues when delivering services within a Human Services organization.Consider the following case scenario:You are employed at a local community center that specializes in helping minorities receive public health and social services. It is your role to coordinate resources and services for the clients. The population of those using the center’s resources is primarily minorities from a lower socioeconomic status.For this assignment, you will reflect upon the case scenario.In a minimum of two-pages (not counting the title page and reference page) address the following:Discuss at least four (4) issues you might see when working with minorities in this setting.Identify at least four (4) specific ways you will improve professional communication and cultural awareness between the staff and the diverse population of clientele.Incorporate one (1) credible resource to support your communication style. Cite source(s) used. MUST INCLUDE HYPERLINKS FOR ALL REFERENCED SOURCES