BSW3702
Assignment 2 2025
Due 31 July 2025
, Table of Contents
BSW3702 ASSIGNMENT 02: GROUP WORK – THEORIES, APPROACHES AND
MODELS ......................................................................................................................... 2
QUESTION 1 .................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Explain the recruitment method used in the above scenario. Motivate your answer.
(3) ................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 In your view, which method would be relevant for orientating Tshilidzi and her
fellow members? Motivate your answer. (3)................................................................. 2
1.3 Explain the process that you would follow in contracting with your members. (4) .. 3
1.4 Draft an example of a contract by considering the age group, the issues involved
and the context. (6) ...................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Facilitating groups of this kind may be challenging. Explain how you would deal
with mutually hostile members. (3) ............................................................................... 4
1.6 In terms of composition, a group can be open or closed. Which option is suitable
for this group? Motivate your answer. (3) ..................................................................... 4
1.7 Set out three main objectives of this group. (3) ...................................................... 5
QUESTION 2: Literature Review (25 marks) ................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Defining and discussing the issue involved in this group (3) ............................... 5
2.1.2 Benefits of having this kind of group (5) .............................................................. 6
2.1.3 Advantages of addressing the issue through group work (5) .............................. 6
2.1.4 Implications of not addressing the issue through group work (5) ........................ 7
Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 8
References ...................................................................................................................... 9
, BSW3702 ASSIGNMENT 02: GROUP WORK – THEORIES, APPROACHES AND
MODELS
Due Date: 31 July 2025
Student Name: [Your Full Name]
Student Number: [Your Student Number]
QUESTION 1
1.1 Explain the recruitment method used in the above scenario. Motivate your
answer. (3)
The recruitment method used in the scenario is referral recruitment. Lethabo’s case
was referred by the district level of the Department of Basic Education after
unsuccessful interventions at the school level. Referral is a formal method where
individuals are identified by professionals (teachers, psychologists, social workers)
based on certain behaviours or needs that align with the group’s purpose (Zastrow,
2017). This method is appropriate because it ensures that participants genuinely require
the services provided through group work.
1.2 In your view, which method would be relevant for orientating Tshilidzi and her
fellow members? Motivate your answer. (3)
The pre-group orientation method would be the most relevant. This method involves
meeting with each potential member before the group begins to explain the purpose,
structure, expectations, and confidentiality boundaries (Toseland & Rivas, 2017). It is
particularly effective with adolescents as it helps reduce anxiety, clarify roles, and build
trust with the facilitator. Given Tshilidzi’s defiant behaviour, early orientation would
provide a chance to build rapport and address misconceptions.
Assignment 2 2025
Due 31 July 2025
, Table of Contents
BSW3702 ASSIGNMENT 02: GROUP WORK – THEORIES, APPROACHES AND
MODELS ......................................................................................................................... 2
QUESTION 1 .................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Explain the recruitment method used in the above scenario. Motivate your answer.
(3) ................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 In your view, which method would be relevant for orientating Tshilidzi and her
fellow members? Motivate your answer. (3)................................................................. 2
1.3 Explain the process that you would follow in contracting with your members. (4) .. 3
1.4 Draft an example of a contract by considering the age group, the issues involved
and the context. (6) ...................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Facilitating groups of this kind may be challenging. Explain how you would deal
with mutually hostile members. (3) ............................................................................... 4
1.6 In terms of composition, a group can be open or closed. Which option is suitable
for this group? Motivate your answer. (3) ..................................................................... 4
1.7 Set out three main objectives of this group. (3) ...................................................... 5
QUESTION 2: Literature Review (25 marks) ................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Defining and discussing the issue involved in this group (3) ............................... 5
2.1.2 Benefits of having this kind of group (5) .............................................................. 6
2.1.3 Advantages of addressing the issue through group work (5) .............................. 6
2.1.4 Implications of not addressing the issue through group work (5) ........................ 7
Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 8
References ...................................................................................................................... 9
, BSW3702 ASSIGNMENT 02: GROUP WORK – THEORIES, APPROACHES AND
MODELS
Due Date: 31 July 2025
Student Name: [Your Full Name]
Student Number: [Your Student Number]
QUESTION 1
1.1 Explain the recruitment method used in the above scenario. Motivate your
answer. (3)
The recruitment method used in the scenario is referral recruitment. Lethabo’s case
was referred by the district level of the Department of Basic Education after
unsuccessful interventions at the school level. Referral is a formal method where
individuals are identified by professionals (teachers, psychologists, social workers)
based on certain behaviours or needs that align with the group’s purpose (Zastrow,
2017). This method is appropriate because it ensures that participants genuinely require
the services provided through group work.
1.2 In your view, which method would be relevant for orientating Tshilidzi and her
fellow members? Motivate your answer. (3)
The pre-group orientation method would be the most relevant. This method involves
meeting with each potential member before the group begins to explain the purpose,
structure, expectations, and confidentiality boundaries (Toseland & Rivas, 2017). It is
particularly effective with adolescents as it helps reduce anxiety, clarify roles, and build
trust with the facilitator. Given Tshilidzi’s defiant behaviour, early orientation would
provide a chance to build rapport and address misconceptions.
