Competence 4 Intern engages diversity and differences in practices

1. Competence 4 Intern engages diversity and differences in practices • 4.1 Recognizes the extent to which a culture’s structures and values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, or enhance privilege and power • 4.3 Recognizes and communicates her or his understanding of the importance of difference in shaping life experiences • Rory O’shea has taught me about social injustice and that everybody should be treated equally. • Rory teaches Michael a lesson in existentialism -A philosophy that emphasizes the uniqueness and isolation of the individual experience in a hostile or indifferent universe, regards human existence as unexplainable, and stresses freedom of choice and responsibility for the consequences of one's acts. • Inspiring Michael to take advantage of the opportunities presented to him even with his disability.

2. Competence 4 Intern engages diversity and differences in practices • 4.2 Has sufficient self- awareness to eliminate the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse groups • Delta Sigma Omicron, I have learn that working with this diverse group that things that seem important to me, may not be so important to others . I have learn that it’s a group decision and majority rules.

3. Competence 4 Intern engages diversity and differences in practices • 4.4 View herself or himself as a learner and engages those he or she works with as informants • Intake packets inform the students of the different types of accommodations and what services are provided. • Academic support/ trouble shooting