swp2ipp intro to professional pract

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.

FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorHelen Cleak

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

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-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsSocial work theories in context: creating frameworks for practiceRecommendedHealy, K. 2005PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
ReadingsThe road to social workRecommendedChenoweth, L and McAuliffe, D 20082ND EDN, CENGAGE, SOUTHBANK

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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVirginia 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 elementComments%
one 1-hour examination40
one 2,500-word essay50
one in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member10

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne 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 elementComments%
one 1-hour examination40
one 2,500-word essay50
one in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member10

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen 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 elementComments%
one 1-hour examination40
one 2,500-word essay50
one in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member10

Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen 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 elementComments%
one 1-hour examination40
one 2,500-word essay50
one in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member10