swp3uio u'stndg impact of org cntxts
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 Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Organizations and management in social work, | Prescribed | Hughes, M. & Wearing, M. 2013 | LONDON:SAGE |
Readings | Professional practice in human service organizations, | Recommended | McDonald, C., Craig, C., Hawkins, L. & Williams, J. 2011 | ALLEN & UNWIN |
Subject options
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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 element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
one 1,500-word individual reflective journal | 35 | |
one group presentation and reflection (equivalent to 25 mins) of an organisational analysis | 15 | |
two 1-hour tests | 50 |
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 element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
one 1,500-word individual reflective journal | 35 | |
one group presentation and reflection (equivalent to 25 mins) of an organisational analysis | 15 | |
two 1-hour tests | 50 |
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 element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
one 1,500-word individual reflective journal | 35 | |
one group presentation and reflection (equivalent to 25 mins) of an organisational analysis | 15 | |
two 1-hour tests | 50 |
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 element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
one 1,500-word individual reflective journal | 35 | |
one group presentation and reflection (equivalent to 25 mins) of an organisational analysis | 15 | |
two 1-hour tests | 50 |