Pass the test to build coalitions for Community EmpowermentA \ൣombination of intense study and...
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Pass the test to build coalitions for Community Empowerment
Presented at the National Association of Black Social Workers 2013 Annual Conference Thursday April 4, 2013 10:30 am-Noon
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Pass the Exam to Build Coalitions for Community Empowerment
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Presenters Patricia Heard, MSW, MBA, ACSW, LMFT, LCSW
Instructor, University of Phoenix-Charlotte Campus, Charlotte, NC M. Jenise Comer, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
BSW Program Director and Professor of Social Work, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO Saundra Starks, Ed.D., LCSW, ACSW
Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
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Reduce Test Anxiety
Increase Test Preparation Strategies
Increase Knowledge of the Types of Exams
Increase Confidence to Pass the ASWB Licensure Exams
Identify the Effectiveness of ASWB Study Guides and Practice Exams
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Introduction: ASWB Exam Facts
The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
administers the national social work exams.
Several states require the BSW or MSW exam to be employed as a social worker.
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Introduction: ASWB Exam Facts
Several employers require a state license to work as a social worker.
ASWB Clinical Exam will be required in all 50 states effective January 2014.
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Introduction: ASWB Exam Facts ASWB administered 34,000 exams in 2012.
Exam Pass Rates for 2012 are:
Bachelors: 77.1% Masters: 83.6% Advanced Generalist: 63.3% Clinical : 76.8%
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ASWB Exam Format
170 items (questions)
150 scored and 20 pretest items
Each question is multiple choice with four possible answers
There is a 4-hour limit to the exam
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LICENSING IS A SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUE Protects the public – the whole public Ensures everyone seeking services from a
social worker has access to providers who meet minimum standards
Provides recourse to the public if something goes wrong
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Manage Test Anxiety
REDUCE ANXIETY
INCREASE EXAM SCORE
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Most people experience stress at the thought of taking an exam.
Anxiety is good, as it signals the need to prepare for the event.
Unfortunately for some, the level of anxiety can escalate and interfere with successful performance, especially when the stakes are high.
Reduce anxiety related to taking national exams
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Arlin Cuncic identified ten strategies to manage test anxiety
1. Prepare well
2. Watch self-talk
3. Visualize success
4. Use relaxation techniques
5. Stay healthy
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Arlin Cuncic identified ten strategies to manage test anxiety
6. Arrive early
7. Focus during the test
8. A little anxiety is good
9. Expect setbacks
10. Reward yourself
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1. Prepare well
PURCHASE ASWB PRACTICE EXAMS ONLINE
COMBINE INTENSE
STUDY AND REVIEW USING A STUDY
GROUP OR GET A TUTOR
USE STUDY GUIDES TO PLAN STUDY AROUND CONTENT AREAS
USE TO INCREASE
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
ARRIVE WELL-RESTED
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Full practice exams AVAILABLE FOR EVERY EXAM AVAILABLE FOR 30 DAYS SHOW THE RIGHT ANSWERS GIVE THE RATIONALE FOR WHY
THE ANSWER IS CORRECT
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ASWB STUDY GUIDES
Identify the percentage of questions from various content areas
Have sample questions Include test-taking strategies Developed and updated by ASWB Cost less than test preparation programs offered by
other organizations
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2. Watch self-talk
LISTEN TO THAT LITTLE VOICE
USE POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE
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2. Watch self-talk ADOPT A MANTRA
LEARN AND USE MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES TO STAY IN THE MOMENT
FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION
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3. Visualize success SEE THE WORD "PASSED"
PICTURE THE LICENSE ON YOUR WALL
DESIGN YOUR BUSINESS CARDS
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4. Use relaxation techniques
GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO RELAX
BREATHE DEEPLY THROUGH YOUR NOSE
USE PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION
VISUALIZE YOURSELF IN YOUR MOST RELAXING SPOT
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4. Use relaxation techniques
MAKE A NONSENSE SOUND
SPEND TWO, 20-MINUTE PERIODS OF RELAXATION PER DAY FOR 90 DAYS.
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5. Stay healthy
THE MIND AND THE BODY WORK TOGETHER
TRAIN LIKE AN ATHLETE FOR A MARATHON
WHAT ARE YOU EATING?
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5. Stay healthy
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
HOW MUCH
ARE YOU SLEEPING?
WHAT SHOULD YOU
STOP DOING?
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6. Arrive early AVOID ADDITIONAL
STRESSORS STAY CALM AND POSITIVE BE A CHEERLEADER STAY FOCUSED PRAY AND TURN IT OVER
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7. Focus during the test READ THE ANSWERS FIRST ASK WHAT TYPE OF
QUESTION IS THIS? WHAT DOES IT ASK? DON’T READ MORE INTO
THE QUESTION
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8. A little anxiety is good
ADRENALIN IS A MOTIVATOR FIND THE POSITIVES USE YOUR COPING
SKILLS PRAY SOME MORE
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9. Expect setbacks HOW CAN YOU
REFRAME THE DISAPPOINTMENT?
USE THE FEEDBACK TO IMPROVE FOR THE NEXT TIME
MAKE SURE THERE IS A NEXT TIME
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10. Reward yourself
Reward yourself for the sustained efforts to prepare for the exam.
Understand the score you earn on the test does
not define you.
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10. Reward yourself
If you are not successful, use the feedback to think about your plan to succeed the next time.
Evaluate what worked well and what you can improve and harness your power and energy one more time.
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The exam is offered in five categories: Associate – non-social work degreed applicants for
paraprofessional social work licenses (only a few jurisdictions) Bachelors – appropriate for BSWs with 0-2 years of experience Masters – appropriate for MSWs with 0-2 years of experience Advanced Generalist – appropriate for MSWs with 2-5 years of
experience in nonclinical settings Clinical – appropriate for MSWs with 2-5 years of experience in
clinical settings
Types of exams required for social work practice
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QUESTIONS?
We are available now.
Come by the ASWB booth if you have questions later.
Call or write the ASWB office or your state licensing office if you have questions after this conference.
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References
Cuncic, A. (2012, July 8). Test Anxiety: Ten Tips for Coping With Test Anxiety. Retrieved March 23, 2013, from http://socialanxietydisorder.about.com/od/ copingwithsad/tp/Test-Anxiety.htm
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CONTACT ASWB
For more information: Website: aswb.org Facebook: ASWBonline Twitter: @ASWB Email: [email protected]