SOCIAL WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES & GROUPS: APPLICATIONS A
SWP4APA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subjecd 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.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Fiona Gardner
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
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 subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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: critical theory and practice | Recommended | Fook, J 2002 | SAGE, LONDON |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Helen Sellar
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lectures commence in 2nd week of semester."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops commence in 2nd week of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,250-word essay case study summarsising and critiquing two practice theories | 30 | |
| One 1,250-word essay on the student's theory of change | 20 | |
| One 2,000-word case formulation | 50 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Gardner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lectures commence in 2nd week of semester."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops commence in 2nd week of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,250-word essay case study summarsising and critiquing two practice theories | 30 | |
| One 1,250-word essay on the student's theory of change | 20 | |
| One 2,000-word case formulation | 50 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lectures commence in 2nd week of semester."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops commence in 2nd week of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,250-word essay case study summarsising and critiquing two practice theories | 30 | |
| One 1,250-word essay on the student's theory of change | 20 | |
| One 2,000-word case formulation | 50 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Gardner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lectures commence in 2nd week of semester."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops commence in 2nd week of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,250-word essay case study summarsising and critiquing two practice theories | 30 | |
| One 1,250-word essay on the student's theory of change | 20 | |
| One 2,000-word case formulation | 50 |