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UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

SWP3UIO

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students explore the impact of organisational contexts on social work practice. They analyse the structure and dynamics of 21st century organisations and the role human service organisations take in implementing social policies. Students are introduced to the changing organisational context in which social workers are employed. Students identify how to work effectively in and alongside organisations. Partnerships and collaborations between organisations and the impact of these arrangements on practice are addressed. Students examine organisational cultures, change and the role of clients in organisations. Effective leadership in organisations and the role of supervision for learning and accountability are emphasised.

FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorLynne McPherson

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must have passed all subjects from (SWP2IPP). Must be enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW). All others require coordinators approval.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsOrganizations and management in social work,PrescribedHughes, M. & Wearing, M. 2013LONDON:SAGE
ReadingsProfessional practice in human service organizations,RecommendedMcDonald, C., Craig, C., Hawkins, L. & Williams, J. 2011ALLEN & UNWIN

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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGuinever Threlkeld

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops run for 10-weeks over the semester."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
one 1,500-word individual reflective journal35
one group presentation and reflection (equivalent to 25 mins) of an organisational analysis15
two 1-hour tests50

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatasha Long

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops run for 10-weeks over the semester."

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
one 1,500-word individual reflective journal35
one group presentation and reflection (equivalent to 25 mins) of an organisational analysis15
two 1-hour tests50

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLynne McPherson

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops run for 10-weeks over the semester."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
one 1,500-word individual reflective journal35
one group presentation and reflection (equivalent to 25 mins) of an organisational analysis15
two 1-hour tests50

Mildura, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLynne McPherson

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops run for 10-weeks over the semester."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
one 1,500-word individual reflective journal35
one group presentation and reflection (equivalent to 25 mins) of an organisational analysis15
two 1-hour tests50