swp5tpc theory
WORKING WITH FAMILIES WHERE THERE HAS BEEN CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
SWP5TPC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be provided with foundational knowledge in contemporary theory and research to inform approaches to child and family practice. This subject draws upon selected theories within an ecological model, placing the child within the context of the family, the network and community and utilising a strengths-based and anti-oppressive model of practice which incorporates children's rights. With a focus on child development, stability and wellbeing, this subject is framed within the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 with guidance provided by the Best Interests Case Practice Model, 2008. Core theories include ecological, attachment, physiology of trauma and offender theories.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMargarita Frederico
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A course pack of prescribed contemporary Australian and international readings will be available to students | Prescribed | School of Social Work & Social Policy 2009 | LTU, MELBOURNE. |
| Readings | Readings will be made available electronically | Recommended | N/A | N/A |
Subject options
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Other Site, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMargarita Frederico
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 5.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching to be delivered over two 2-day blocks and one 1-day block (5 days total)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay (part A) | 40 | |
| one 3,000-word essay (part B) | 60 |
Other Site, 2014, Week 08-15, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMargarita Frederico
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 5.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching to be delivered over two 2-day blocks and one 1-day block (5 days total)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay (part A) | 40 | |
| one 3,000-word essay (part B) | 60 |
Other Site, 2014, Week 29-37, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMargarita Frederico
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 5.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching to be delivered over two 2-day blocks and one 1-day block (5 days total)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay (part A) | 40 | |
| one 3,000-word essay (part B) | 60 |
Other Site, 2014, Week 32-38, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMargarita Frederico
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 5.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching to be delivered over two 2-day blocks and one 1-day block (5 days total)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay (part A) | 40 | |
| one 3,000-word essay (part B) | 60 |