25 MCQ on Social Work Practicum: Global and National Scenario

1. In the global context, which international organization is instrumental in promoting social work education and field practice standards? a) International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) b) World Health Organization (WHO) c) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) d) American Association of Social Workers (AASW) Answer: a) International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)

2. The Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development is a collaborative initiative involving IFSW, IASSW, and: a) United Nations (UN) b) UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) c) UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) d) WHO (World Health Organization) Answer: c) UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)

3. The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) contributes to social work education globally by: a) Promoting quality social work education and facilitating collaboration among schools of social work b) Providing financial assistance to social work students c) Advocating for theoretical knowledge in social work education d) Standardizing field practicum across universities Answer: a) Promoting quality social work education and facilitating collaboration among schools of social work

4. The "Asian and Pacific Association for Social Work Education (APASWE)" aims to enhance social work education in the Asia-Pacific region by: a) Facilitating networking and collaboration among social work educators b) Focusing on theoretical courses in social work education c) Excluding field practice from the curriculum d) Eliminating diversity in social work practice Answer: a) Facilitating networking and collaboration among social work educators

5. In the United States, which accrediting body sets the standards for social work education and field practicum? a) Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) b) National Association of Social Workers (NASW) c) American Council for Social Work Education (ACWE) d) Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Answer: a) Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

6. The CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) define the expectations for: a) Social work competencies, including field education b) Theoretical knowledge exclusively c) Administrative practices in social work agencies d) The duration of social work field practicum Answer: a) Social work competencies, including field education

7. In India, the University Grants Commission (UGC) provides guidelines for social work education, including field practicum, through its: a) National Council for Rural Institutes (NCRI) b) National Board of Accreditation (NBA) c) Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC) d) National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Answer: d) National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

8. The "National Association of Professional Social Workers (NAPSW)" in India focuses on: a) Advocacy for the rights and interests of professional social workers b) Elimination of social work education c) Limiting the scope of social work practice d) Promoting only theoretical knowledge in social work education Answer: a) Advocacy for the rights and interests of professional social workers

9. The "Rural and Remote Social Work Education and Practice" initiative is crucial for addressing: a) Social work challenges in rural and remote areas b) Theoretical knowledge in urban social work settings c) Administrative challenges in social work agencies d) Standardizing field education in urban areas Answer: a) Social work challenges in rural and remote areas

10. The European Association of Schools of Social Work (EASSW) plays a significant role in: a) Promoting European cooperation in social work education and research b) Advocating for theoretical knowledge in social work education c) Excluding field practice from social work programs d) Limiting the scope of social work practice Answer: a) Promoting European cooperation in social work education and research

11. The role of international placements in social work education is to: a) Provide students with global perspectives and cross-cultural experiences b) Eliminate the need for field education c) Restrict social work practice to local contexts only d) Standardize field practicum experiences Answer: a) Provide students with global perspectives and cross-cultural experiences

12. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for social work education and practice by emphasizing: a) Social justice, equality, and global development b) Isolationism and local social issues c) Elimination of global collaboration in social work d) Theoretical knowledge above practical experience Answer: a) Social justice, equality, and global development

13. The role of international organizations like UNICEF and WHO in social work education involves: a) Collaboration and advocacy to address global social challenges b) Exclusion of international perspectives in social work programs c) Standardization of field practicum globally d) Restricting social work practice to local contexts only Answer: a) Collaboration and advocacy to address global social challenges

14. In the context of field education, "glocalization" refers to: a) Integrating global perspectives into local practices b) Limiting social work practice to a specific geographic area c) Eliminating the need for global collaboration in social work d) Standardizing field practicum globally Answer: a) Integrating global perspectives into local practices

15. The importance of cross-cultural competence in social work practicum is to: a) Enable effective engagement with diverse client populations b) Exclude diverse populations from social work practice c) Standardize field education across cultures d) Restrict social work practice to a single cultural context Answer: a) Enable effective engagement with diverse client populations16. The United Nations defines international social work practice as a profession that:

a) Promotes social change and development within and across countries b) Excludes global collaboration in social work c) Advocates for theoretical knowledge only d) Focuses solely on local social issues Answer: a) Promotes social change and development within and across countries

17. The International Social Service (ISS) is an organization that works to: a) Facilitate international cooperation in social work and social welfare b) Eliminate the need for field education in social work c) Restrict social work practice to local communities d) Standardize social work curricula worldwide Answer: a) Facilitate international cooperation in social work and social welfare

18. The Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education, and Social Development is a global event organized by: a) IASSW, IFSW, and ICSW (International Council on Social Welfare) b) WHO, UNICEF, and UNDP c) CSWE, NASW, and ICSW d) APASWE, IFSW, and UNICEF Answer: a) IASSW, IFSW, and ICSW (International Council on Social Welfare)

19. The "Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics" in Canada is known for its contribution to: a) Ethical considerations and values in social work practice b) Standardization of field education c) Theoretical research in social work d) Excluding ethics from social work practice Answer: a) Ethical considerations and values in social work practice

20. The Global Practice Model in social work emphasizes: a) Common principles and competencies applicable across international contexts b) Exclusion of global perspectives in social work c) Restriction of social work practice to a specific geographic area d) Elimination of standardized competencies in field education Answer: a) Common principles and competencies applicable across international contexts

21. The "International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD)" focuses on: a) Advancing social development research, policy, and practice globally b) Standardizing field education in social work c) Excluding international collaboration in social work practice d) Advocating for theoretical knowledge in social work education Answer: a) Advancing social development research, policy, and practice globally

22. The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) contributes to social work education and practice by: a) Conducting research on social policies and development b) Limiting research to theoretical frameworks c) Excluding field education from the curriculum d) Eliminating the need for global collaboration in social work Answer: a) Conducting research on social policies and development

23. The African Network for Evidence-to-Action in Disability (AfriNEAD) plays a role in: a) Promoting social work practice addressing disabilities across African countries b) Excluding disabilities from social work practice c) Restricting social work practice to urban areas d) Eliminating the need for evidence-based practice in social work Answer: a) Promoting social work practice addressing disabilities across African countries

24. The role of the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) includes: a) Promoting social welfare policies and practices globally b) Advocating for theoretical knowledge in social welfare c) Excluding international perspectives in social welfare d) Standardizing field education in social welfare Answer: a) Promoting social welfare policies and practices globally

25. The role of national and international professional associations in the field of social work includes: a) Advocacy, professional development, and setting ethical standards b) Elimination of field education from the curriculum c) Restriction of social work practice to a specific geographic area d) Focusing solely on academic research Answer: a) Advocacy, professional development, and setting ethical standards