MSW-007

MSW-008
MSW-009
MSW-010
MSWE-001
MSWE-002
MSWE-003

MASTER DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK

(MSW-Second Year)
Assignment: 2017-2018

Course Titles

MSW-007 : Case Work and Counselling : Working with

Individuals
MSW-008 : Social Group Work: Working with Groups
MSW-009 : Community Organization Management for
Community Development
MSW-010 : Introduction to Philanthropic Social Work
MSWE-001 : HIV/AIDS: Stigma, Discrimination and Prevention
MSWE-002 : Women and Child Development
MSWE-003 : Disaster Management

Last Date of Submission of Assignments to the Study Centre

July, 2017 Session – March 31, 2018
January, 2018 Session – September 30, 2018

School of Social Work

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068
Dear Learner,
Welcome to the MSW programme of IGNOU. You have purposefully chosen to become a post graduate in Social
Work to contribute towards improving the social conditions of people. To successfully complete your MSW
program. kindly follow the following tips:
 Read the programme guide before you begin you studies. It will clarity most of your doubts regarding how to go
about doing the MSW studies from IGNOU.
 Submit your assignments to the Study Centre on time.
 Be in touch with your Study Centre and Regional Centre
 Fill up the examination form on time.
For MSW 2nd year, you have to do one each Tutor Marked) Assignments (TMAs) for MSW-007, MSW-8,
MSW-009 and for any two electives chosen by you, MSW-010, MSWE-001, MSWE-002 and MSWE-003.
The TMAs must be submitted to the Coordinator of the Study Centre allotted to you, latest by March 31, 2018 for
those admitted to Juy 2017 Session and September 30, 2018 for those admitted to January, 2018 Session.
Assignments are open book examination and we at IGNOU assign 30 per cent weightage to the assignment while
calculating the overall grade for each course. Assignments are to be hand-written and duly signed before its
submission in the Study Centre. In order to prepare a good set up assignment responses, you must first of all read
the chapter(s) from which a particular question has been framed. Discuss with your peer-group and academic
counselors who teach you. Prepare a draft, do the necessary correction on it and then, prepare the final version for
submission to the Study Centre.
Make sure that each answer starts on a new page. For long and medium answers, ensure that there is an introduction,
sub-titles formain body and a conclusion. One line should be left between each paragraph. Make sure your answers
are specific and in your own words and do not copy from books. Your answers will be exclusively based on the
IGNOU materials only. Preparation of assignmments is preparation for your term-end examination. Therefore take
the assignments seriously.
Before proceeding to write the assignments, please fill in the questionaire and post it directly to the address given of
the end of the questionnaire.

(Dr. Saumya)
Programme Coordinator

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 Feedback from MSW Learners
Dear Learner,
As programme coordinator, I am very keen to facilitate you in every way possible to successfully complete the
MSW programme. In this regard, I will appreciate, if you could kindlyanswer the questions given in the small
questionnaire and return to my address given at the end of questionnaire. Your response will be used only to
facilitate you and other learners of MSW and for quality assurance. Therefore, kindly ensure that you mail your
response by ordinary post before you prepare your assignments for MSW.

Yours sincerely
Questionnaire for MSW Learners Dr. Saumya
A. Profile of Learner
S. Questions Responses
No.
Name:
Year MSW 1st Year/MSW 2nd Year
Mobile:
Email:
Enrollment Number:
1 Medium 1. English
2. Hindi
2 Sex 1. Male
2. Female
3. Transgender
3 Age
4 Marital status 1. Married
2. Unmarried
3. Divorced
4. Separated
5. Widow
6. Widower
5 Religion 1. Hindu
2. Muslim
3. Christian
4. Others (specify) _____________
6 Category 1. General
2. SC
3. ST
4. OBC
5. PWD
7 Employment status 1. Employed (full-time)
2. Employed (part-time)
3. Unemployed

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8 Do you have access to internet? 1. Yes
2. No
9 Place of residence 1. Rural
2. Urban
3. Semi-urban
4. Tribal
5. Others (Specify)
10 State of residence
B. Student Support
1 How did you receive your study material? 1. At residence by post
2. By visiting Study Centre
3. By visiting Regional Centre
4. By visiting Headquarter in Maidan Garhi
2 Have you received study materials 1. Yes
in the medium you have opted for? 2. No
3 When did you receive the study material? 1. Before session started
(for session starting in July / January) 2. Within one month after session started
3. Within two months after session started
4. Within three months after session started
5. Any other (specify)……………………..
4 Did you receive programme guide 1. Yes
along with study materials? 2. No
If yes, have you read the Programme Guide?
Yes/ No
5 Have you received assignments 1. Yes
along with study materials? 2. No
6 Have you seen IGNOU website? 1. Yes
2. No
7 How often do you browse 1. Once in a week
IGNOU website? 2. Once a month
3. 6 months
4. Never
8 How far is your study centre from
your place of residence? —————————— Kms
9 How often do you visit the study centre? 1. Never
2. Once in 15 days
3. Once a month
4. Once in 2 months
5. Others (specify)…………………..

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10 Are you aware that the following
facilities are available at the study centre?
1. Audio programmes of the courses Yes/ No
2. Video programmes of the courses Yes/ No
3. Library Yes/ No
4. Academic Counselling (Classes) Yes/ No
5. Field Work Supervisor Yes/ No
6. Acknowledgement receipt for Yes/ No
submission of assignment and
field work journal
11 Do you buy guide books prepared and 1. Yes
sold by private authors 2. No
(non-IGNOU materials)?
C. Assignments
1 Do you receive back the 1. Yes
evaluated assignments? 2. No
2 Do you receive acknowledgement 1. Yes
receipt while submitting the 2. No
assignment?
D. Academic Counselling
1 Did you attend the induction 1. Yes
programme at study centre 2. No
2 How often do you attend academic 1. Never
counselling (Classes) at study centre? 2. Rarely
3. Sometimes
4. Most often
3 Do the academic counsellors have a 1. Yes
degree in social work? 2. No
3. Don’t know
4 Are the sessions held in the same 1. Yes
medium in which you have opted for? 2. No
E. Field Work
1 Are you provided with field work 1. Yes
supervisor at the study centre? 2. No
2 If yes, how often do you meet your 1. For field work guidance (IC): specify no. of
supervisor for field work guidance? days:…………………
2. For GC: specify no. of days:……………….
3. Never met
3 If no, how are you doing your field work? 1. On my own
2. Someone in the agency is helping
3. Any other:………………………….
4 Does your field work supervisor have 1. Yes
MSW/ MA in Social Work? 2. No
3. Don’t know

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 5 Are you asked to pay any fee for field 1. Yes. If Yes, amount asked?...............
work guidance by supervisor or 2. No
study centre?
6 Where do you meet your supervisor? 1. At study centre
2. At his/her residence
3. Any other (specify)………………
7 How do you submit the completed 1. Submit to supervisor
field work journals? 2. Submit at study centre to any administrative staff
3. Submit at headquarter directly
F. Audio/ Video/ Teleconferencing
1 Have you ever listened to audio 1. Yes. If yes, how often?.........................
programmes at study centre? 2. No
2 Have you ever seen video 1. Yes. If yes, how often?........................
programmes at study centre? 2. No
3 Have you ever listened to IRC 1. Yes. If yes, how often?....................
through radio (Gyanvani/ AIR)? 2. No
4 Have you ever attended 1. Yes. If yes, how often?.....................
teleconferencing sessions? 2. No
5 Have you ever watched IGNOU 1. Yes. If yes, how often?.....................
programmes in Doordarshan? 2. No
6 Have you accessed e-gyankosh materials? 1. Yes
2. No
G. Miscellaneous
1 Have you ever paid any money for 1. Yes. If yes, specify………………………
academic counselling other than the 2. No
fee paid to IGNOU?
2 Have you ever paid money for fieldwork 1. Yes. If yes, specify……………………
to any agency or individuals? 2. No
3 What is your opinion regarding the 1. Quality and standard is very good
study materials? 2. Needs Improvement
3. Below standard
4. Very Poor
4 Give details of any difficulties faced by you 1. Staff Not Cooperative
at the Study Centre/ Regional Centre or any 2. Administrative delays
major difficulties while pursuing the course. 3. Academic counselor/Fieldwork Supervisor
not provided
4. Any other (Specify)…………………

The filled in questionnaire should be mailed to the following address:

Dr. Saumya
MSW Programme Coordinator
Room No. 06, Block 15,
School of Social Work,
IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi 110068

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 Case Work and Counselling : Working with Individuals
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MSW – 007
Total Marks: 100
Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.

1. Discuss the scope of social case work in any two field settings. 20
OR
Describe four ‘Ps’ as given by Perlman as components of case work with
relevant examples. 20

2. Explain different stages of counseling process with relevant examples. 20

OR
Discuss the supportive techniques of helping. 20

3. Answer any two of the following in about 300 words each:

a) Discuss brieflythe techniques of interviewing. 10
b) Brieflymention the factors influencing personality. 10
c) Discuss the relevance of case work practice in India. 10
d) Elaborate on the cognitive techniques in counseling. 10

4. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words:

a) What are the different goals of counseling? 5
b) Explain process recording as a teaching-learning tool. 5
c) Enlist the principles of effective communication 5
d) What is the role of counselors in the planning stage? 5
e) Explain how one can handle ‘silence’ during counseling session. 5
f) Elaborate on the philosophy and principles in home visits. 5

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:
a) Functions of case records 4
b) Classical conditioning theory 4
c) Reflective techniques 4
d) Interpretation of dreams 4
e) Transactional therapy 4
f) Qualities of effective communication 4
g) Human needs 4
h) Behaviour modification 4

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 Social Group Work : Working with Groups
Assignment
Course Code: MSW-008
Total marks: 100
Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.

1. Discuss the various principles of social group work. 20

OR
Trace the history of social group work in India. 20

2. What is group development? Elaborate on the stages of group development. 20

OR
Discuss the importance of group work among substance abusers. 20

3. Answer any two of the following in about 300 words each:

a) What is life skill education? Illustrate with suitable examples. 10
b) Describe the values in social group work. 10
c) Enlist the benefits of groups. 10
d) Analyze the main indicators for evaluating a group 10

4. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words:

a) Explain the theoryof group dynamics. 5
b) Mention the factors affecting group formation. 5
c) Explain leadership styles. 5
d) Mention the principles of recording in social group work. 5
e) List any five roles of social worker in group work practice. 5
f) Explain the importance of group work among care givers. 5

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:
a) Principles of planned group formation 4
b) Social action groups in India 4
c) Group work in correctional institutions 4
d) Psychodrama 4
e) Bonding and relationship 4
f) Characteristics of groups 4
g) Recreational group 4
h) Reference power 4

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 Community Organisation Management for Community Development
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MSW-009
Total Marks: 100
Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.

1. Explain the concept of urbanization and describe the spread of urban communities. 20
OR
Discuss the principles of communityorganization given bySiddiqui. 20

2. Describe the Social Action Models and its sub models given by Britto. 20
OR
Highlight the ingredients of management of social welfare services. 20

3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each :
a) Describe the characteristic features of rural communities. 10
b) Discuss the assumptions underlying communityorganization. 10
c) Trace the development of community organization practice in India. 10
d) Highlight the ways and the means required to deal with he dominant power
dynamics and inequalities existing in the community. 10

4. Attempt any four of the following in about 150 words each:

a) Distinguish between communityorganization and communitydevelopment. 5
b) Enumerate the roles of community organizer. 5
c) List five main characteristics of a community. 5
d) Briefly discuss the similarities and differences between social action and
social movement. 5
e) Explain the meaning and concept of social policy. 5
f) Discuss fundraising and public relations. 5

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:
a) Community 4
b) Urban poverty 4
c) DefinitionofSlum 4
d) Denotified and nomadic tribes 4
e) Kudumbashree Programme 4
f) LocalityDevelopment 4
g) Social welfare administration 4
h) Staffing 4

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 Introduction to Philanthropic Social Work
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MSW-010
Total Marks: 100
Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.

1. Write about the Social Worker's Ethical responsibilties to the

social work profession. 20
OR
What do you understand by Philanthropic Social Work? Explain briefly the
origin of Philanthropic social Work. 20
2. Explain the relationship between philanthropy and philanthropic social work.
Give relevant Examples. 20
OR
Trace the emergence and growth of Non-profit organizations. Does it support
social work? Critically analyze. 20

3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each :
a) Ethical responsbilities to Clients and Colleagues as given in NASW Code of Ethics. 10
b) Sustainability is the main concern of philanthropic social work. Comment. 10
c) What is CSR? Why should corporate sector take up social development task? 10
d) Explain the role of Government in promoting Civil Society. 10

4. Attempt any four of the following in about 150 words each:

a) In your own words describe the changing face to Indian Philanthropy. 5
b) Differentiate between Philanthropy and Charity. 5
c) Brieflydiscuss Sikhism contribution to Philanthropy. 5
d) List the Fundamental Rights. Explain any one. 5
e) What are the means of Fund raising? 5
f) Explain the contribution of Donor agencies to social work. 5

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:
a) InterdisciplinaryContribution 4
b) SocialAction 4
c) Stakeholders 4
d) Acrticle 21 in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 4
e) CapacityBuilding 4
f) Difference between Social Service and Social Work 4
g) CSR 4
h) Women and Philanthropic Social Work. 4

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 HIV/AIDS: Stigma, Discrimination and Prevention
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MSWE – 001
Total Marks: 100
Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.

1. Explain the various types of care required for and given to people living with
HIV/AIDS (PLHAs). 20
OR
State the initiatives taken by the government of India for the control and prevention of
HIV/AIDS in the country. 20

2. Discuss the models of behavior change and explain their importance in the context of
HIV prevention. 20
OR
Highlight the population most at risk for HIV in India and explain social work supported
prevention interventions. 20

3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each :
a) Explain the impact of poverty and migration on the spread of HIV. 10
b) Discuss HIV transmission through blood and blood products. 10
c) Describe the nature and purpose of HIV/AIDS counseling. 10
d) Discuss the laws useful to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and to enforce
the rights of PLHAs. 10

4. Attempt any four of the following in about 150 words each:

a) List 5 ways in which one can be infected with HIV/AIDS? 5
b) State the economic impact of HIV andAIDS at the family and community levels. 5
c) Discuss the role of gender in increasing the vulnerabilities towards HIV spread. 5
d) Explain Opportunistic Infections (OIs) in HIV/AIDS. 5
e) Enumerate some of the rights of the child suffering from HIV/AIDS. 5
f) What is the impact of HIV on the workplace? 5

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5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:

a) Anti-Retroviral Therapy 4

b) ELISATest 4

c) Palliative care 4

d) HIV/AIDS in women 4

e) Role of IEC in HIV/AIDS prevention 4

f) VCT Counselling procedures 4

g) Injecting drug users 4

h) Awareness,Acceptance andAction 4

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 Women and Child Development
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MSWE – 002

Total Marks: 100

Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.

(ii) All questions carry equal marks.

(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.

1. Compare Women’s situation in pre-colonial India with that of ancient India. 20

OR

Discuss the function and role of UN agencies like UNIFEM, DAWAND CSW. 20

2. Discuss the health and nutritional status of Indian children. 20

OR

Highlight the main policies for the development of children in India. 20

3. Answer any two of the following in about 300 words each:

a) Describe the incidence of violence against women. 10

b) State the relationship between gender and development. 10

c) Discuss the problems faced by street children. 10

d) Why is socialization important for adolescents? 10

4. Answer any four of the following in about 150 words each:

a) Explain the problems faced by women in unorganized sector. 5

b) Highlight the issues faced by children of sex workers. 5

c) How does peer pressure affect the adolescents? 5

d) Enlist few tips for effective parenting. 5

e) Comment on the role of social workers in residential care. 5

f) Discuss the effects of natural disasters on children. 5

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5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:

a) Women Empowerment 4

b) Objectives of gender budgeting 4

c) Familylife cycle 4

d) Parenting styles 4

e) Millennium Development goals 4

f) Impact of HIV/AIDS on children 4

g) Mid Day Meal Scheme 4

h) Gender mainstreaming 4

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 Disaster Management
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MSWE – 003

Total Marks: 100

Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.

(ii) All questions carry equal marks.

(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.

1. Highlight the main provisions of the Disaster ManagementAct, 2005. 20

OR

Discuss the relevance of disaster management system in India. 20

2. Discuss the important aspects of pre-disaster recovery plan. 20

OR

What is your understanding of hazard, risk and vulnerability? How are these related? 20

3 Answer any two of the following in about 300 words each:

a) What is ICS? Discuss the primary functions in ICS. 10

b) What are the main causes of epidemics after natural disasters? 10

c) Describe the four components of an early warning system. 10

d) Explain the importance of gender in disaster management. 10

4. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words:

a) What is disaster mitigation? 5

b) Highlight various tools used for hazard analysis 5

c) List the factors affecting disaster recovery process. 5

d) Explain ‘Disaster Crunch Model’. 5

e) Highlight the importance of Village Disaster Management Plan (VDMP). 5

f) List any five roles of social worker in post-disaster management. 5

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5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:

a) Forest fires 4

b) Unified Command 4

c) Community based disaster management 4

d) National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) 4

e) Risk mapping 4

f) CommunityContingencyFund 4

g) National Disaster Response Force 4

h) Tsunami warning system in India

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