This document is a practice exam for a Master's Degree in Social Work. It contains 5 questions assessing knowledge of the history and development of social work. Question 1 requires a 600-word response on the history of social work in Europe or a prediction of its future direction in Asia-Pacific. Question 2 asks students to trace the history of distance education in social work or explain ecological systems theory and the life model. Questions 3-5 contain shorter answer questions on topics like social work intervention issues, group work, research, and ethics.
This document is a practice exam for a Master's Degree in Social Work. It contains 5 questions assessing knowledge of the history and development of social work. Question 1 requires a 600-word response on the history of social work in Europe or a prediction of its future direction in Asia-Pacific. Question 2 asks students to trace the history of distance education in social work or explain ecological systems theory and the life model. Questions 3-5 contain shorter answer questions on topics like social work intervention issues, group work, research, and ethics.
This document is a practice exam for a Master's Degree in Social Work. It contains 5 questions assessing knowledge of the history and development of social work. Question 1 requires a 600-word response on the history of social work in Europe or a prediction of its future direction in Asia-Pacific. Question 2 asks students to trace the history of distance education in social work or explain ecological systems theory and the life model. Questions 3-5 contain shorter answer questions on topics like social work intervention issues, group work, research, and ethics.
Note : Answer all the five questions. All questions carry
equal marks. Answer to questions 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.
1. Review the history of social work development in
Europe, with emphasis on the United Kingdom. 20 OR Predict the future direction of social work in Asia-Pacific region. 20
2. Trace the history of distance education in social
work. 20 OR Explain the development of ecological systems theory and the life model in social work. 20 M S W - 001 1 P.T.O. 3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each : 2x10=20
(a) What are the major issues of social work
intervention in Asia ? 10
(b) Discuss how moral development affects
ethical orientation. 10
(c) Explain the nature and purpose of social
group work. 10
(d) Elaborate on the contribution of social work
research to practice. 10
4. Answer any four of the following questions in
about 150 words each : 4x5=20
(a) Identify basic components of a profession. 5
(b) What is the importance of case work in
contemporary society ? 5
(c) Differentiate between social action and
community organization. 5
(d) What are the ethical aspects pertaining to
social work research listed in the code of ethics by NASW ? 5
(e) Write on social welfare administration as a
field of study. 5
(f) Conceptualize generalist practice. 5
MSW-001 2 5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each : 5x4=20