Student Assessment Workbook Theory

CHCDEV005: Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services (Release 1)

About your assessments

This unit requires that you complete 4 assessment tasks. You are required to complete all tasks to demonstrate competency in this unit.

Assessment task 1 Written Questions:

Assessment objectives

The student will demonstrate the knowledge required to function independently and to plan and undertake community work and associated services.

Deliverable specifications

The student must deliver answers to all the questions. The answers should be correct, sufficient and in acceptable form of quality and standard.

If you have been asked to explain or describe, provide your answer in sufficient words i.e., 20 to 40 words or as per instructions for individual question. If you have been asked multiple choice question, you must choose the appropriate answer in the given choices. If you think more than one of given choices are correct, in that case you can choose as many as you think are appropriate.

When and where do I need to complete this task?

This task may be done in your own time as homework, or you may be given time to do this task in class.

What do I need to submit?

Your answers to each question in this task.

What do I need to do if I get something wrong?

If your assessor marks any of your answers as incorrect, he/she will provide you with feedback. You will need to resubmit the answers for the questions that were incorrect in writing.

Written answer question guidance

The following written questions may use a range of ‘instructional words’, such as ‘identify’ or ‘explain’. These words will guide you as to how you should answer the question. Some questions will also tell you how many answers you need to give – for example: ‘Describe three strategies..

Discuss – when a question asks you to ‘discuss’, you are required to point out important issues or features and express some form of critical judgment. Generally, you are expected to write a response of one or two paragraphs in length.

Describe – when a question asks you to ‘describe’, you will need to state the most noticeable qualities or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response of two or three sentences in length.

Explain – when a question asks you to ‘explain’, you will need to make clear how or why something happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response of two or three sentences in length.

Identify – when a question asks you to ‘identify’, you will need to briefly describe the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response of two or three sentences in length.

List – when a question asks you to ‘list’, this means you will need to briefly state information in a list format, often with a specific number of items indicated.

Written Questions

QUESTION 1

In the following table, briefly describe the functions of the social and cultural institutions listed and the way in which these institutions can impact (both good and bad) on communities, families, and individuals.

Include any contemporary issues that are significant for the institution.

QUESTION 2

Choose two of the following groups (Teenagers, Young marrieds, retirees, older people, generation X, generation Y) that are identified in Australian society based on age.

In approximately 200 words each, discuss the characteristics of each group as well as positive ways that the groups contribute to society. Include in your response the issue of stereotyping people into groups such as these.

QUESTION 3 A

Conduct independent research and summarise the contemporary mental health framework and influence in underpinning social policy in Australia.

QUESTION 3 B

List three characteristics of democratic societies.

QUESTION 3 C

Consider two contemporary political issues that impact on individuals, groups and/or communities.

In dot points, list three pros and cons for each. You may choose your own issues or pick from the following list:

Work for the dole scheme

Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse

Prevention of Jihadist fighters returning to Australia

Raising of pension age to 70.

QUESTION 4

Provide three reasons why it is important to monitor and review client service provision.

QUESTION 5 A

List three factors contributing to client experiences of inequality and provide a brief explanation of the possible effects and consequences on their role in society.

QUESTION 5 B

In the following table, describe the impact on both the individual and communities of each issue as well as support mechanisms (including through social and cultural institutions) that are available.

QUESTION 6

List three sources of information that you could access to understand the social, cultural, and economic background of the individuals and communities that you work with and the factors that impact on these.

QUESTION 7

You are undertaking an initial assessment of a client who has been referred in relation to employment assessment. You know the client has been out of work for over 12 months. His appearance is dishevelled. He hasn’t shaved and his clothes are dirty. He smells like he hasn’t had a shower in a month. The trainee who is working with you takes one look at him and says to you, ‘Well he hasn’t got a hope of getting a job – look at him, he doesn’t even want to work. He’s just a dole bludger – I don’t know why we bother!’

Do you think the trainee is stereotyping the client based on his appearance? What might be some reasons the client has turned up looking like this? What would you say to the trainee?

QUESTION 8

Describe the functions of following social and cultural institutions in Australian society. Minimum 25 words each.

QUESTION 9

Describe the various organisational standards, policies, and procedures that community service workers are likely to be exposed to in the workplace. (Minimum 80 words)

QUESTION 10

Different political parties have different policies regarding various issues. Present a brief report describing the following policies of these parties and how they could impact on the community.

ASSESSMENT TASK 2: RESEARCH REPORT

TASK SUMMARY:

You are to research a social or cultural topic and develop minimum 200- 300 words report on this topic.

WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?

Access to textbooks and other learning materials

Access to a computer and the Internet (if students prefer to type their responses).

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?

If your assessor marks any of your answers as incorrect or insufficient, they will provide you the feedback and talk to you about resubmission. You will need to do one of the following:

Answer the questions that were incorrect in writing.

Answer the questions that were incorrect verbally.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Research a social or cultural issue that exists within Australian society today.

Write a report that responds to the questions provided below. You can either handwrite your report or you can type it in Microsoft Word and print it out.

A list of references must be provided to support the responses in your report. Suggested topics include:

Refugees and asylum seekers

The Islamic community

Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders

Same-sex relationships

Families of low socioeconomic status

Homelessness

Disability rights

Females and domestic violence

Drug users

Mental illness.

Note: You can also choose your own topic. Check with your assessor before you begin your report to ensure that the topic is suitable.

Once you have selected a topic, write your report using the questions below. You can use dot/bullet points if you wish, however you must adhere to the word limit of the report.

What are the social institutions for this group? What have been the impacts of these institutions on this group?

What is their experience of social and cultural impacts within society?

Describe how their values, behaviours or preferences might impact the following: Community, Self, Family.

Describe the experience of inequality for that group

What types of social stigma, stereotypes or cultural generalisations have been formed about this group?

Describe the relationship of this group with the following issues.

Unemployment:

Health and wellbeing

Access to services

Access to education

What are the needs and priorities of this group?

Provide three examples of support services available for this group. For each service, explain what they do.

What role can the community play in protecting the rights and needs of this group?

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