BSW3702 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 1 October 2025

This portfolio consists of two compulsory questions that are based on a case study. Please read the case study carefully to ensure that you understand it before you attempt to answer the questions. Your portfolio must adhere to the requirements provided in the attached Addendum A. There is no extension beyond the set due date. 1.1 Briefly discuss the field theory and its applicability in group work (08) 1.2 When does authoritarian leadership style become relevant for groupwork? (06) 1.3 Explain the difference between a process report and a comprehensive report. (06) 1.4 Describe member orientation and its importance for group work. (10) [30] Question 02 A group of elderly people from Kwamhlaba Uyalingana in the KZN refused to undergo the COVID-19 vaccination due to various misconceptions. While some believed that the vaccine is a mechanism to eliminate the human race, others associated vaccine with the biblical verse on the book of revelations and believed that it was signifying the end of the world and was therefore an evil mark of triple seven. Amid these false beliefs, the area has a very high number of infection rates and these elderlies are prone to infection. Dineo have been requested by the university to conduct educational group in that area to help them understand the nature of COVID-19, its impact and the significance of taking vaccine. During one of the group sessions, Dineo had this to say, “Indeed it has been a great opportunity for me to interact with you. Knowing you was one of the crucial experiences ever and I am now looking forward to a more exciting relationship. As indicate in my opening remark that we will take 45 minutes sharing our experiences, we have now reached the end. Let us meet again tomorrow”. 2.1 Do you think the above group will be a natural group? Motivate your answer. (03) 2.2 Which skill did Dineo use in the above quoted extract? Motivate your answer. (04) 2.3 Identify a suitable recruitment method for the above group and motivate your answer (05) 2.4 Which of the members’ characteristics would make this group a homogeneous group? Motivate your answer. (04) 2.5. Draft an example of a contract for the above group. (04) [20] Question 01 1.1 Briefly discuss the field theory and its applicability in group work (08) 1.2 When does authoritarian leadership style become relevant for groupwork? (06) 1.3 Explain the difference between a process report and a comprehensive report. (06) 1.4 Describe member orientation and its importance for group work. (10) [30] Question 02 A group of elderly people from Kwamhlaba Uyalingana in the KZN refused to undergo the COVID-19 vaccination due to various misconceptions. While some believed that the vaccine is a mechanism to eliminate the human race, others associated vaccine with the biblical verse on the book of revelations and believed that it was signifying the end of the world and was therefore an evil mark of triple seven. Adherence to HIV treatment is one of the major global concerns. South Africa is not spared from this global challenge, with recent reports indicating that children and adolescents living with HIV in the country are often presented in healthcare facilities with chronic conditions resulting from failure to adhere to treatment. This is despite the country having been applauded a few years ago, as one of those that rolled out an effective HIV programme amongst its international peers. Among the issues that contribute to this challenge is that these children and adolescents do not know their HIV statuses because their parents and caregivers have not disclosed to them due to fear of their potential reaction as well as the general fear of stigma associated with HIV. Being a social worker employed at a local clinic, you are tasked with a responsibility of rendering support to parents and caregivers of these children and adolescents so that they can be properly prepared to disclose to these children. Amid these false beliefs, the area has a very high number of infection rates and these elderlies are prone to infection. Dineo have been requested by the university to conduct educational group in that area to help them understand the nature of COVID-19, its impact and the significance of taking vaccine. During one of the group sessions, Dineo had this to say, “Indeed it has been a great opportunity for me to interact with you. Knowing you was one of the crucial experiences ever and I am now looking forward to a more exciting relationship. As indicate in my opening remark that we will take 45 minutes sharing our experiences, we have now reached the end. Let us meet again tomorrow”. 2.1 Do you think the above group will be a natural group? Motivate your answer. (03) 2.2 Which skill did Dineo use in the above quoted extract? Motivate your answer. (04) 2.3 Identify a suitable recruitment method for the above group and motivate your answer (05) 2.4 Which of the members’ characteristics would make this group a homogeneous group? Motivate your answer. (04) 2.5. Draft an example of a contract for the above group. (04) [20] Required standard for the assignment 0.51 02 1. The assignment is enclosed inside a cover page with details of the student (i.e. initials and surname, module name & code, student number, address and contact details). 0.5 0 2. A table of content is included with headings appearing in the same sequence as those that appear in the text. The headings and subheadings are neatly formatted (i.e. headings bolded in capital letters and subheadings in bolded small letters). 0.5 0 3. An introductory sentence is provided to introduce the marker to the assignment. The introduction captures the main headings presented in the assignment in a logical fashion. Based on the above case study and in no less than ten (15) pages, develop a group work proposal using the following headings: 2.1.1. Abstract (03) 2.1.2. Introduction (03) 2.1.3. Purpose (03) 2.1.4. Rationale (05) 2.1.5. Recruitment (10) 2.1.6. Orientation (10) 2.1.7. Group composition (05) 2.1.8. Contracting (10) 2.1.8. Preparing the environment (05) 2.1.9. Literature review (20) 2.1.10. Monitoring and evaluation tools (04) 2.1.11. Conclusion (03) 4. Sentences are well formulated without any grammatical errors. All punctuation is neatly provided throughout the sentence where appropriate. Describe the recruitment method that you would use to recruit members Do you think the above group will be a task group? Motivate your answer 5. Sources consulted are consistently provided in the text. Every point which was taken from any source (i.e. prescribed/recommended books, Study guide or any material) and which is not the student’s own ideas are clearly acknowledged through an in-text reference. The student made use of the prescribed format of referencing as provided in Tutorial letter 301 or SCK ALL. 0.5 0 6. All pages are correctly and consistently numbered and correspond with the table (if the page numbers are at the bottom of the page they are all consistently at the bottom). In view of group composition, would you consider the above group to be A heterogeneous group? Motivate your answer In planning for the above group, would you opt for an open group? Motivate your answer. Set up the inclusion criteria for this group. 7. The assignment is neatly typed/written and generally appear neat. The font used remain consistent including for the page numbers. The assignment is neatly formatted aligned both at the left and right-hand side of the page. 0.5 0 8. There is a conclusion that summarises the main points covered in the assignment. The conclusion clearly and logically captures all the main points covered in the assignment. 0.5 0 9. In the case of Assignment 02, Addendum B is attached as part of the assignment 0.5 0 10. In the case of Addendum B3, all questions have been answered/given the necessary attention 0.5 0 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU SUBMIT Did I address these items as required? Yes No Required standard for the assignment 0.51 02 1. Did I enclose the assignment inside a cover page with my details? (i.e. initials and surname, module name & code, student number, address and contact details). 0.5 0 2. Did I include a table of content headings appearing in the same sequence as those that appear in the text? Are headings and subheadings neatly formatted? (i.e. headings bolded in capital letters and subheadings in bolded small letters). 0.5 0 3. Did I provide an introductory paragraph to introduce the marker to the assignment? Does the introduction capture the main headings presented in the assignment in a logical fashion? 0.5 0 4. Did I formulate sentences correctly without any grammatical errors? Did I provide all punctuation neatly throughout the sentences where appropriate? 0.5 0 5. Did I consistently provide all consulted sources in the text, with every point which was taken from any source (i.e. prescribed/recommended books, Study guide or any material) and which is not my own ideas clearly acknowledged through an in-text reference? Did I use the prescribed format of Harvard/APA referencing? 0.5 0 6. Did I correctly and consistently number all pages and ensure that they correspond with the table? (if the page numbers are at the bottom of the page they are all consistently at the bottom). 0.5 0 7. Is my work neatly formatted, typed/written and generally appear neat? Does the font used remain consistent including for the page numbers? 0.5 0 8. Is there a conclusion that summarises the main points covered in the assignment? Does the conclusion clearly and logically capture all the main points covered in the assignment? 0.5 0 Total 043 0