Module 2 – Discussion: Assertive, Aggressive, Passive… What am I and how does that influence my career?
Initial Post
1. Take the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule:
http://www.cengage.com/resource_uploads/downloads/0495092746_63633.pdf (Links to an external site.)
2. Read the following short articles:
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- Wall Street Journal Article here (Links to an external site.)
- Assertiveness and race/gender article – here (Links to an external site.)
NOW, reflect on your own assertiveness (or lack thereof). Where do you score on the Rathus schedule? Were you surprised about your score? How do you think people perceive you (e.g. do they perceive you to be assertive, aggressive, passive…) – and how do you think societal norms and expectations (about race and gender perhaps) have shaped your particular style of assertiveness (or lack thereof).
Consider what this means for you as you move forward in your social work career – both in how it impacts your ability to present in an interview/secure a job and how it impacts you in the workplace long-term. Where do you foresee a need for assertiveness? Do you think you’ll ever have to “dial back” your assertive or aggressive nature in the workplace?
Are you consistently “the same” in terms of how aggressive you are or are there different roles/areas of your life where you find that you have a different presentation of yourself? Why do you think that is? How do you learn from those different elements of your life?
How does this work related to assertiveness relate to the short readings for today on boundaries?
Response to Others
After your post, you will see other student posts. Post a substantive reply to at least one of your colleagues in which you demonstrate your understanding of the idea(s) they highlight. As in all online communication, please consider the College of Social Work’s commitment to diversity Links to an external site. and keep in mind common respect for beliefs, culture, ethnicity, identity, etc. This is not just another course, it is a community of learners! Therefore our conversations with one another are some of the most important activities we will do in this class.
This discussion and all others in the course will be graded according to the following rubric.
Discussion Participation Grading Rubric
| Student Contribution | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Inspirational |
Contribution exceeds expectations The contribution goes deeper than simply addressing the prompt(s) Demonstrates and/or provokes critical thinking & further discussion |
5 |
| Significant |
The contribution contains most required information Does not provoke additional critical analysis/discussion |
3-4 |
| Superficial |
The contribution contains obvious information Lacks depth & critical consideration of ideas |
2-3 |
| Incorrect or None |
Contribution does not correctly address the prompt(s) Rambling and/or inconsistent response or no contribution provided during the assigned timeframe https://www.cengage.com/resource_uploads/downloads/0495092746_63633.pdf |
0-2 |