What is meant by “meaningful participation”?

Protean careers and the career concepts model offer ideas intended to reconcile the idea of career development with the changes going on in the environment and in organizations.

In your view, how do these ideas contribute to our understanding of career development?

How well do they fit with your views of career development?

Based on these ideas, identify and describe two actions you could take to increase the chances you will have the kinds of work experiences and lifestyle that you would like.

To what extend to you think mental health issues and mental health service users can justifiably be treated differently from people with physical health problems? Describe the question , central issues and highlight ethical issues on stake. What Principles theory are you relying on in reaching your decision?

1. It is critical that we all actively participate in the communities in which we live and work in a meaningful way. From your perspective:

a. What is meant by “meaningful participation”?

b. What do you think is meant by diverse community knowledge?

c. What about diverse expertise and perspectives?

d. How do these factors contribute to community participation?

2. Every community has both needs and assets. To improve our communities we need to understand both. A way to assess community assets and needs a variety of research, analytical or reflective tools can be used. In your experience:

a. What are some of the tools communities can use to assess their assets?

b. What are some of the tools communities can use to assess their needs?

3. How does your academic discipline contribute to building and sustaining functional communities?

4. How does lifelong learning and develop contribute to community participation and active citizenship?