Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) Field Work V Syllabus - Mumbai University

Learning outcomes

• CO 165 Comprehend psychosocial systems affecting the functioning of individuals, groups, and communities.
• CO 166 Apply an integrated approach to the problem-solving process.
• CO 167 Apply Field Instruction to increase independent functioning as a professional social worker.
• CO 168 Utilize administrative processes as effective strategies for service delivery.
• CO 169 Apply skills of supervision of paraprofessionals/volunteers and leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating organization activities.
• CO 170 Exemplify professional attitudes and values and manifest the same in practice.
• CO 171 Examine laws, policies and programmes related to the issue the organization is working with
• CO 172 Apply skills of writing different kind of fieldwork recordings. Evaluation Criteria

• The student critically assesses the organization’s policies and goals concerning client needs
• The student reviews literature and the organization’s report to identify root causes and related sociocultural factors of a social issue/s addressed by the organization.
• The student reviews and analyzes government policies and legislation related to the client system and the social issues addressed by the organization.
• The student identifies areas for research and conducts a survey/study to understand the issues/needs of the clients.
• The student submits recordings that reflect an understanding of the process-driven, integrated approach to problem-solving and theory-practice linkages.
• The student identifies new areas of work.
• The student uses an integrated approach to problem-solving which reflects an understanding of the four practice systems.
• The student shows innovation and creativity in activities and interventions with different target groups.
• The student conducts small studies linked to the organization’s needs and writes project/programme proposals, and appropriate reports.
• The student actively participates in networking with various government and non- government organizations and represents the organization in meetings and campaigns
• The student plans and conducts capacity-building programmes with the para- professional staff of the organization or a potential change agent group.
• The student performs administrative tasks and writes different types of reports
• The student demonstrates the ability to introspect and reflect on social issues, one’s views and practices as well as dilemmas in Fieldwork Recordings and Conferences.
• The student demonstrates the ability to build good working relationships showing acceptance and respect towards all in the organization, community, and clients as well as towards co-students. The student shows readiness to learn and accept suggestions from others.
• The student shows interest in the work of the organization and initiates activities/actions that build cooperation and team spirit.
• The student shows dependability in completing the tasks assigned and taken.
• The student volunteers for special tasks and demonstrates leadership skills.
• The student demonstrates punctuality and regularity in fieldwork and the submission of recordings
• The student shows the ability to function independently in consultation with the Field Instructor.
• The student submits recordings on time, actively participates in individual and group conferences, and uses comments in recordings to prepare for conferences. The student raises issues related to larger professional concerns during conferences
• The student presents the results of the assessment/exploration/discussion done with/of a client system in the form of PowerPoint presentations; community or resource maps; organograms; minutes of the meetings; etc during conferences to discuss plans.