SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK PEL 238- TO
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EXAM (YOU GOT THIS!!!)
What is a self-assessment? (for social workers) - ANSWER-Social workers reflect on
their professional knowledge, skills, values and personal qualities in relation to their
practice.
What is an informal assessment? - ANSWER-An assessment that does not require
specific data, performance is gauged by their own performance levels within the specific
demands of the situation or programs
What is general systems theory? - ANSWER-A theory that tries to understand an
individual or circumstance as a whole, not just one individual factor
What is a community needs assessment? - ANSWER-identifies the strengths and
resources available in a community to meet the needs of youth and families
What is an example of informal assessments for students? - ANSWER--observations
-presentations
-jounraling
-self-eval
What are formal assessments? - ANSWER-Pre-planned assessments that have specific
criteria that is used for scoring analysis
What are examples of a formal assessment for students? - ANSWER--state testing
-progress reports
Ecological systems theory - ANSWER-examines how individuals' environments shape
them into who they are
Psychodynamic theory - ANSWER-Freudian theory that unconscious forces determine
behavior
Goal Attainment Scale - ANSWER-A rating system with a range of values used to
assess success in meeting goals
What is the purpose using a Goal Attainment Scale for interventions? - ANSWER-To
see the progress of the intervention
, What is an Alateen? - ANSWER-A fellowship of young people whose lives have been
affected by alcoholism in a family member or a friend
How does an Alateen help students? - ANSWER-They help young people understand
how alcoholism affects the lives of all who are associated with a problem drinker
What is a Functional Behavioral Assessment? (FBA) - ANSWER-an evaluation to see
how the behavior is impacting the student's ability to function and learn, especially in the
classroom.
What is a Behavioral Intervention Plan? (BIP) - ANSWER-Written improvement plan
created for a student based on the outcome of the functional behavior assessment
(FBA)
What is an Adaptive Behavior Assessment? (ABAS) - ANSWER-It is a standardized
assessment tool used to assess the functional skills an individual has that is necessary
for daily living.
What is Head Start? - ANSWER-Head Start is a primary federal pre-school program
created for low-income children in the US. The program helps low income families
receive the necessary support and resources.
Social Management - ANSWER-Communicating effectively, applying guidelines for
effective communication to complete tasks of varying complexity
What is the re-framing technique within social work? - ANSWER-Technique in which
social worker helps the client see things in a different perspective (ex: how to respond to
a situation differently
What is the first stage in group formation? - ANSWER-Forming: students just met.
Feelings of anxiety, group members rely on on leader for structure.
What is the second stage in group formation - ANSWER-Storming: includes conflict that
can occur between members and/or between members and leadership
What is the third stage in group formation? - ANSWER-Norming: cooperation emerges
due to great understanding of common goals. Trust + intimacy and commitment
develop.
What is the fourth stage in group formation? - ANSWER-Performing: Group runs itself,
group works towards the goals of the group and individual members
What is the fifth stage in group formation? - ANSWER-Adjourning: Termination stage.
Members may experience anxiety, loss, sadness, and gratitude.
HELP PREPARE FOR THE CONTENT
EXAM (YOU GOT THIS!!!)
What is a self-assessment? (for social workers) - ANSWER-Social workers reflect on
their professional knowledge, skills, values and personal qualities in relation to their
practice.
What is an informal assessment? - ANSWER-An assessment that does not require
specific data, performance is gauged by their own performance levels within the specific
demands of the situation or programs
What is general systems theory? - ANSWER-A theory that tries to understand an
individual or circumstance as a whole, not just one individual factor
What is a community needs assessment? - ANSWER-identifies the strengths and
resources available in a community to meet the needs of youth and families
What is an example of informal assessments for students? - ANSWER--observations
-presentations
-jounraling
-self-eval
What are formal assessments? - ANSWER-Pre-planned assessments that have specific
criteria that is used for scoring analysis
What are examples of a formal assessment for students? - ANSWER--state testing
-progress reports
Ecological systems theory - ANSWER-examines how individuals' environments shape
them into who they are
Psychodynamic theory - ANSWER-Freudian theory that unconscious forces determine
behavior
Goal Attainment Scale - ANSWER-A rating system with a range of values used to
assess success in meeting goals
What is the purpose using a Goal Attainment Scale for interventions? - ANSWER-To
see the progress of the intervention
, What is an Alateen? - ANSWER-A fellowship of young people whose lives have been
affected by alcoholism in a family member or a friend
How does an Alateen help students? - ANSWER-They help young people understand
how alcoholism affects the lives of all who are associated with a problem drinker
What is a Functional Behavioral Assessment? (FBA) - ANSWER-an evaluation to see
how the behavior is impacting the student's ability to function and learn, especially in the
classroom.
What is a Behavioral Intervention Plan? (BIP) - ANSWER-Written improvement plan
created for a student based on the outcome of the functional behavior assessment
(FBA)
What is an Adaptive Behavior Assessment? (ABAS) - ANSWER-It is a standardized
assessment tool used to assess the functional skills an individual has that is necessary
for daily living.
What is Head Start? - ANSWER-Head Start is a primary federal pre-school program
created for low-income children in the US. The program helps low income families
receive the necessary support and resources.
Social Management - ANSWER-Communicating effectively, applying guidelines for
effective communication to complete tasks of varying complexity
What is the re-framing technique within social work? - ANSWER-Technique in which
social worker helps the client see things in a different perspective (ex: how to respond to
a situation differently
What is the first stage in group formation? - ANSWER-Forming: students just met.
Feelings of anxiety, group members rely on on leader for structure.
What is the second stage in group formation - ANSWER-Storming: includes conflict that
can occur between members and/or between members and leadership
What is the third stage in group formation? - ANSWER-Norming: cooperation emerges
due to great understanding of common goals. Trust + intimacy and commitment
develop.
What is the fourth stage in group formation? - ANSWER-Performing: Group runs itself,
group works towards the goals of the group and individual members
What is the fifth stage in group formation? - ANSWER-Adjourning: Termination stage.
Members may experience anxiety, loss, sadness, and gratitude.
