Masters of Social Work in Dalit and Tribal Studies and Action

Field Work Evaluation Form

Third Semester

Fieldwork Objectives:

1. To develop methods of working in partnership where there are differences

in power, caste, ethnicity, gender, age, culture and other differences in
status.
2. To develop the ability to recognize and value the expertise/experience of
individuals, families, groups and communities of Dalit and Tribe groups.
3. To develop an awareness of discrimination, social disadvantage, prejudice
and differing forms of oppression
4. To develop strategies that challenge oppression, discrimination, exclusion,
disadvantage and other forms of inequality/injustice based on caste and
tribe background.
5. To evidence in practice the ability to listen, respect and promote the views
and wishes of oppressed/service users within the context of engagement
either in social movements, peoples organizations or State Departments.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of fieldwork, students should be able, at threshold

level, to:

1. Understand how to make use of existing and potential networks to reduce

discrimination and social exclusion based on caste or tribe.
2. Understand the importance of personal values and the impact they may
have on practice
3. Analyze skills required to balance the remits, powers and resources of
organisations with the views and wishes of service users.
4. Apply various methods of challenging through practice, discrimination,
exclusion and social disadvantage
5. Apply theoretical knowledge of social justice to practice with dalits and
tribes

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 EVALUATION FORM

PART A

(i)How many days were spent in the field carrying out specific activities as
assigned by the field contact. Please account for every day over the five weeks
period.

(ii)What were the Issues and Projects that you had taken up. Describe the
Activity/activities in detail (Add extra sheets if needed)

(iii)For each of the field activity taken up, what is the status of each of these
activities as on the last date of field work. Also state clearly the commitment
given to organisation regarding completion of any activity post field work.

(iv)State clearly all documents prepared for the agency and attached the same
with this evaluation form as part of your SOP. What was the feedback of the
agency supervisors on the quality of the documents prepared by you.

(v)What were the other activities that you carried out other than those assigned
by the field work agency

PART B

1. Assimilating information about organization, issues, sector of work,

theoretical paradigms, cultural context and development process:
(i)Deepened one’s understanding of class, caste or tribe

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(ii)Understanding basic issues of social exclusion, deprivation and
dispossession

(iii)Identify key systems and stakeholders you engaged with

(iv)What is your field contribution to policy related processes. Analyse the

specific policy and identify impact made

2. Analytical Skills:
(i)Understanding and analyzing aspects of Policy and programss (GO & NGO)

(ii)Social analysis of community, groups and individuals

(iii)Sectoral analysis especially health, education, livelihood and governance

(iv)Power & Politics, strategy and organizing

3. Practice Skills:
(i)Planning, formulating, implementation and evaluation

(ii)Research, Documentation and Training

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(iii)Advocacy and campaign development

(iv)Livelihood development and implementation

(v)Community Mobilization and organizing skills

(vi)Organization development skills

4. Peoples Skills:
Interpersonal and working relationships

Networking and lobbying

Comprehension (both emotional and thinking)

Negotiation and adaptation

5. Use of Supervision and supervisory inputs and overall professional

development:
Punctuality and regularity

Adaptability

Attitude

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Integrity/Accountability

6. Provide any other information that you consider important to bring to

the supervisor that effects your field work over five weeks: