13. How can U.S based social workers contribute solutions to the AIDS epidemic in Africa?
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is one of the most consequential of the sexually transmitted conditions, with Africa having the highest rate around the world (Ginsberg, Nackerud, & Larrison, 2004). AIDS is transmitted in a variety of ways, but has to include the infusion of blood or blood products that are already infected with the virus into the blood stream of someone who is not infected (Ginsberg, Nackerud, & Larrison, 2004). To date, there is no known to cure for the virus, but drugs have been develop to work against the condition. A year’s worth of AIDS medication in America would cost around $15,000.00 (Ginsberg, Nackerud, & Larrison, …show more content…
As a Social Worker being able to help others acquire the use of strong critical thinking skills, as well as sound reasoning, is a beneficial skill and a resource to the society as …show more content…
While the definitions of critical thinking range across the board, the core skills remain the same: analysis, interpretation, inference, explanation, self-regulation and evaluation (Ginsberg, Nackerud, & Larrison, 2004). I would start by explaining we are going to look at a problem or scenario up close, mid-range and from a distance, but first, I want them to try to solve the problem and make a decision just as they normally would. My reasoning for this is if the brain is indeed “hard-wired” to think a certain way, you may need to be able to prove otherwise in order for new skills to set in. Once they make a decision and solve the problem I would ask how and why they answered that way. Then I would request that we look at the bigger picture in small increments, sort of similar to being a “devil’s advocate”. I would attempt to get them to analysis all the facts and perceived facts of the
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is one of the most consequential of the sexually transmitted conditions, with Africa having the highest rate around the world (Ginsberg, Nackerud, & Larrison, 2004). AIDS is transmitted in a variety of ways, but has to include the infusion of blood or blood products that are already infected with the virus into the blood stream of someone who is not infected (Ginsberg, Nackerud, & Larrison, 2004). To date, there is no known to cure for the virus, but drugs have been develop to work against the condition. A year’s worth of AIDS medication in America would cost around $15,000.00 (Ginsberg, Nackerud, & Larrison, …show more content…
As a Social Worker being able to help others acquire the use of strong critical thinking skills, as well as sound reasoning, is a beneficial skill and a resource to the society as …show more content…
While the definitions of critical thinking range across the board, the core skills remain the same: analysis, interpretation, inference, explanation, self-regulation and evaluation (Ginsberg, Nackerud, & Larrison, 2004). I would start by explaining we are going to look at a problem or scenario up close, mid-range and from a distance, but first, I want them to try to solve the problem and make a decision just as they normally would. My reasoning for this is if the brain is indeed “hard-wired” to think a certain way, you may need to be able to prove otherwise in order for new skills to set in. Once they make a decision and solve the problem I would ask how and why they answered that way. Then I would request that we look at the bigger picture in small increments, sort of similar to being a “devil’s advocate”. I would attempt to get them to analysis all the facts and perceived facts of the