COU 303

ASSESSMENT 4: QUESTION AND ANSWER SHORT PAPER (20%)

Due Date: Week 11

Word Count: 1500 words (+/-10%) (Q1–4 = 250 words each; Q5 = 500 words).

References: All responses must use APA 7th style.

Question 1 – Transition to Professional Practice (Week 1–2)

Drawing on Schlossberg’s Transition Framework (Anderson, Goodman & Schlossberg, 2012), identify two key challenges you anticipate in your transition from student to professional practice.

• Explain how each challenge relates to Schlossberg’s 4S Model (Situation, Self, Support, Strategies).
• Identify one strategy you will implement to address each challenge.

Word limit: 250 words
Marks: 3.5

Question 2 – Critical Self-Reflection (Week 3)

Using Chenoweth & McAuliffe (2017), Chapters 1 and 10 describe a situation in your studies or placement that challenged your personal values, beliefs, or assumptions.

• How did engaging in critical reflection help you better understand your response to this situation?
• How will this process influence your future ethical practice as a community services professional?

Word limit: 250 words
Marks: 3.5

Question 3 – Cultural Competence in Practice (Week 4)

Using FECCA (2019) Cultural Competence in Australia: A Guide, Xue et al. (2011), and Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory, explain:

• What does cultural competence mean for an individual practitioner?
• Describe one barrier you have encountered (or could encounter) in working cross-culturally.
• Outline two strategies to improve your cultural competence and why these are important for your future practice.

Word limit: 250 words
Marks: 3.5

Question 4 – Case Study: Conflict, Stress & Supervision (Weeks 5–7)

Case study scenario: You are completing your student placement at a community service agency. A conflict has arisen between you and another team member about workload allocation. This situation is affecting your ability to perform your tasks and causing significant stress.

• Use a conflict resolution framework (e.g., Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument) and outline a step-by-step approach to resolving this conflict, integrating relevant theory.
• Explain how you would use supervision and stress management techniques to support yourself during this process.

Word limit: 250 words
Marks: 3.5

Question 5 – Career Planning & Professional Development (Week 11)

Choose a community services role you aim to pursue after graduation.

• Search 3 current job ads for this role on SEEK or Indeed (must be from your state of residence). Provide the links and summarise key requirements (qualifications, skills, experience).
• Identify two gaps between these job requirements and your current skills/experience.
• For each gap:
  1. Suggest one short course/workshop (include provider) that could help you upskill.
  2. Suggest one book or scholarly article in APA 7 format to deepen your knowledge.
• Explain how completing these activities will prepare you for your future role.

Word limit: 500 words
Marks: 6

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