BSW3702
Assignment 2 2025
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Due Date: 31 July 2025
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
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, INTRODUCTION
This assignment explores the use of social group work in addressing the behavioural
challenges of learners like Lethabo, a 15-year-old Grade 10 learner from Tshilidzi
Primary School in Venda. Lethabo exhibits disruptive and disrespectful behaviour,
including threats against teachers, which has led to her referral to a social worker
after failed interventions by the school and district authorities. As the assigned social
worker, the timing of this referral aligns with the formation of a therapeutic group
designed to support learners facing similar behavioural issues. The assignment will
examine appropriate recruitment methods, orientation strategies, and contracting
processes suitable for this specific age group and context. It will also address
practical challenges such as dealing with hostility among group members and
determining the most effective group composition. Additionally, a literature review will
highlight the importance of group work in resolving behavioural issues and promoting
positive change in learners, their families, schools, and communities.
QUESTION 1
1.1 Recruitment Method Used
The recruitment method used in this scenario is referral by key individuals.
Tshilidzi was referred by school authorities and circuit officials to the Department of
Basic Education, which then referred her case to a social worker. This aligns with the
recruitment method of contacting key people in the network of potential
members, such as educators and officials who identified Tshilidzi as suitable for the
group due to her troubling behaviour (Mohapi et al., 2024:67).
1.2 Appropriate Orientation Method
The most appropriate method for orientating Tshilidzi and her fellow members is pre-
group training and rehearsing group membership skills. This method is suitable
for adolescents with behavioural issues, as it allows them to practice communication
and behavioural expectations before the group begins. It helps clarify roles, reduce
anxiety, and align their goals with the group’s purpose (Mohapi et al., 2024:69).
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Assignment 2 2025
Unique #:
Due Date: 31 July 2025
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
+27 81 278 3372
, INTRODUCTION
This assignment explores the use of social group work in addressing the behavioural
challenges of learners like Lethabo, a 15-year-old Grade 10 learner from Tshilidzi
Primary School in Venda. Lethabo exhibits disruptive and disrespectful behaviour,
including threats against teachers, which has led to her referral to a social worker
after failed interventions by the school and district authorities. As the assigned social
worker, the timing of this referral aligns with the formation of a therapeutic group
designed to support learners facing similar behavioural issues. The assignment will
examine appropriate recruitment methods, orientation strategies, and contracting
processes suitable for this specific age group and context. It will also address
practical challenges such as dealing with hostility among group members and
determining the most effective group composition. Additionally, a literature review will
highlight the importance of group work in resolving behavioural issues and promoting
positive change in learners, their families, schools, and communities.
QUESTION 1
1.1 Recruitment Method Used
The recruitment method used in this scenario is referral by key individuals.
Tshilidzi was referred by school authorities and circuit officials to the Department of
Basic Education, which then referred her case to a social worker. This aligns with the
recruitment method of contacting key people in the network of potential
members, such as educators and officials who identified Tshilidzi as suitable for the
group due to her troubling behaviour (Mohapi et al., 2024:67).
1.2 Appropriate Orientation Method
The most appropriate method for orientating Tshilidzi and her fellow members is pre-
group training and rehearsing group membership skills. This method is suitable
for adolescents with behavioural issues, as it allows them to practice communication
and behavioural expectations before the group begins. It helps clarify roles, reduce
anxiety, and align their goals with the group’s purpose (Mohapi et al., 2024:69).
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