INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
SWP2IPP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject the development of generic social work as a profession is addressed; where social workers are located and how they practice. The subject also examines what social workers need to know by introducing students to the theoretical and value base of social work practice. There is an emphasis on the systems approach as a useful theoretical foundation for defining a beginning approach to practice that addresses the person and their environment and the complex nature of social problems that social workers confront. Students will be encouraged to explore the contested nature of social work as part of their ongoing professional development.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Helen Cleak
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students enrolled in EBPHEB, EBTP (BTeachPrimary), EBTS (BTeachSecondary)no rule applies. Students enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW), EBTOCE, EBOCE (BOutRchCommEd) must pass SWP1SWB. All others require coordinators approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Social work theories in context: creating frameworks for practice | Recommended | Healy, K. 2005 | PALGRAVE MACMILLAN |
| Readings | The road to social work | Recommended | Chenoweth, L and McAuliffe, D 2008 | 2ND EDN, CENGAGE, SOUTHBANK |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Virginia Mansel Lees
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students do ten 2-hour workshops over the semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour examination | 40 | |
| one 2,500-word essay | 50 | |
| one in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member | 10 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dianne Cox
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students do ten 2-hour workshops over the semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour examination | 40 | |
| one 2,500-word essay | 50 | |
| one in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member | 10 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Helen Cleak
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students do ten 2-hour workshops over the semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour examination | 40 | |
| one 2,500-word essay | 50 | |
| one in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member | 10 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Helen Cleak
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 21
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students do ten 2-hour workshops over the semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour examination | 40 | |
| one 2,500-word essay | 50 | |
| one in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member | 10 |