SNHP230 - CHW history and the future

Reflective Writing

SNHP 230

Reflective Writing #1

Your assignment is to write a two-page paper related to the topic of CHW history and the future, drawing upon key concepts addressed in your textbook other resources.

The paper should address each of the following two topics:

1. The History of CHWs- Please write about your own experiences and beliefs related to the history of CHWs.

Please address at least two of the following questions in your paper:

o What is important to know about the history of CHWs?

o What have you learned about the accomplishments of CHWs so far?

o How has the CHW field grown and developed?

o How does knowing this history affect you as a CHW?

2. The Future of CHWs- Please write about your own knowledge, experience, and beliefs related to the future of CHWs. Please address at least two of the following questions in your paper:

o In your opinion, what are key issues CHWs will be addressing in the next 20 years?

o What do CHWs individually and as a group need (in terms of support, organization, policies, and so on) to continue to grow and be successful?

o What is one key policy change or accomplishment that you would most like to see the CHW profession achieve?

o What contributions do you hope to make to the history and future of CHWs in your state, region, or country?