SWP4APA
SOCIAL WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES & GROUPS: APPLICATIONS A
SWP4APA
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop a beginning capacity to apply theoretical frameworks that inform practice with individuals, families and groups. Students will be engaged with enquiries to clarify: (i) the nature of direct social work practice, (ii) how social workers go about their practice in different fields, (iii) how to reflect on the experience of practice, (iv) the importance of building relationships with individuals and families, (v) how to identify and organise case data, and (vi) the use of formal casework theory to prepare an assessment and, in conjunction with SWP4APB, how to prepare a basic intervention plan.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPrue Atkins
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students enrolled in course HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW) must pass all subjects from (SWP2REF, SWP3UIO). Students enrolled in HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM no prerequisite rule applies.
Co-requisites Must be enrolled in SWP4APB at the same time.
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Critical social work: an introduction to theories and practices | Recommended | Allan, J, Pease, B & Briskman, L 2009 | PEARSON EDUCATION |
| Readings | Social work theories in context | Recommended | Healy, K | PALGRAVE |
| Readings | Social work:from theory to practice | Recommended | Connolly, M., and Harms, L. (2012) | CAMBRIDGE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and compare the basic theoretical concepts underpinning direct social work practice including explanatory theories such as critical theory and postmodernism, psychodynamic or ecosystems and practice theories such using a strengths focus or task focus.
- Activities:
- Workshops with case studies
02. Communicate complexity of knowledge re how organisational, legal, protective, and ethical considerations influence direct social work practice, including how social work practice may be named differently in different contexts.
- Activities:
- Workshops with case studies
03. Synthesize knowledge of the essential elements of a given presenting situation and comprehensively connect to current practice knowledge and theory.
- Activities:
- Workshops with case studies
04. Identify, plan and suggest implementation of case data for a given social work case;
- Activities:
- Workshops with case studies
05. Consolidate and synthesise knowledge in preparing a plan for a specific social work service occasion
- Activities:
- Workshops with case studies
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen Sellar
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"12 x 1 hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities."
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word essay summarising and critiquing two practice theories and applying to a case study | 30 | 01, 03 | |
| One 2,500-word case formulation essay | 70 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Gardner
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"12 x 1 hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word essay summarising and critiquing two practice theories and applying to a case study | 30 | 01, 03 | |
| One 2,500-word case formulation essay | 70 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"12 x 1 hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities."
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word essay summarising and critiquing two practice theories and applying to a case study | 30 | 01, 03 | |
| One 2,500-word case formulation essay | 70 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Gardner
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"12 x 1 hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities."
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word essay summarising and critiquing two practice theories and applying to a case study | 30 | 01, 03 | |
| One 2,500-word case formulation essay | 70 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |