BSW3703
ASSIGNMENT 1 2024
- DUE 8 MAY 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[School]
[Course title]
, BSW3703 Assignment 1 2024 - DUE 8 May 2024
Question 1
1.1 Discuss community work and community development (16 marks)
1.2 Discuss the difference between community work and community
development. (4 marks)
Community Work and Community Development (20 marks)
1.1 Community Work and Community Development (16 marks)
Community work and community development are interrelated concepts that focus on
improving the lives of people within a geographic community. Here's a breakdown of
each:
Community Work (8 marks):
• Focuses on addressing immediate needs and challenges faced by individuals
and families within a community.
• Involves direct service provision such as running food banks, organizing after-
school programs, or offering counseling services.
• Aims to empower individuals and families to overcome difficulties and
improve their well-being.
• Often works on a reactive basis, responding to existing problems.
Community Development (8 marks):
• Focuses on long-term, sustainable improvements within a community.
• Involves working with residents to identify their needs and develop solutions
together.
• Emphasizes capacity building, equipping community members with skills and
resources to address their own challenges.
• Works on a proactive basis, aiming to prevent problems and build a stronger
community.
Examples of Community Work:
• Providing meals to the homeless.
ASSIGNMENT 1 2024
- DUE 8 MAY 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[School]
[Course title]
, BSW3703 Assignment 1 2024 - DUE 8 May 2024
Question 1
1.1 Discuss community work and community development (16 marks)
1.2 Discuss the difference between community work and community
development. (4 marks)
Community Work and Community Development (20 marks)
1.1 Community Work and Community Development (16 marks)
Community work and community development are interrelated concepts that focus on
improving the lives of people within a geographic community. Here's a breakdown of
each:
Community Work (8 marks):
• Focuses on addressing immediate needs and challenges faced by individuals
and families within a community.
• Involves direct service provision such as running food banks, organizing after-
school programs, or offering counseling services.
• Aims to empower individuals and families to overcome difficulties and
improve their well-being.
• Often works on a reactive basis, responding to existing problems.
Community Development (8 marks):
• Focuses on long-term, sustainable improvements within a community.
• Involves working with residents to identify their needs and develop solutions
together.
• Emphasizes capacity building, equipping community members with skills and
resources to address their own challenges.
• Works on a proactive basis, aiming to prevent problems and build a stronger
community.
Examples of Community Work:
• Providing meals to the homeless.
