swp4apb social wk pract applications b
SOCIAL WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES & GROUPS: APPLICATIONS B
SWP4APB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject the focus is on applying the theoretical material explored in SWP4APA so that students achieve the competencies required to undertake Professional Practice A. Students will be expected to play an active role in group-based learning and participate in exercises practicing specific competencies to be able to: (i) establish the context of practise, (ii) develop an effective partnership, (iii) identify the client's perspective, (iv) develop a sense of the client's strengths and issues, and (v) set a direction for future work. Central to the subject is the development of a critical awareness of self, including the student's style as a worker.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPatricia McNamara
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 EPBHEB, no rule applies. Students enrolled in course HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW) must have passed all subjects from (SWP2REF, SWP3UIO). Students enrolled in HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM, no rule applies.
Co-requisites Must be enrolled in SWP4APA 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 | Social work skills: a practice handbook | Recommended | Trevithick, P 2010 | 2ND EDN, OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Social work theories in context | Recommended | Healy, K 2007 | PALGRAVE |
| Readings | The strengths perspective in social work practice | Recommended | Saleebey, D 2007 | SAGE |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCorina Modderman
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.
"Lectures commence in week 1 of semester."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Skills assessment equivalent to 2,000-words | Hurdle Requirement: A pass must be achieved in the skills component. If a pass is not achieved in skills, but the subject mark is equal to or greater than 50, a hurdle assessment will be granted. | 40 |
| one 1,000-word reflective journal in relation to seminar group process | 20 | |
| one 1,000-word self reflective report of student skills | 20 | |
| one 1,000-word self-reflective report of interview | 20 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Gardner
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.
"Lectures commence in week 1 of semester."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Skills assessment equivalent to 2,000-words | Hurdle Requirement: A pass must be achieved in the skills component. If a pass is not achieved in skills, but the subject mark is equal to or greater than 50, a hurdle assessment will be granted. | 40 |
| one 1,000-word reflective journal in relation to seminar group process | 20 | |
| one 1,000-word self reflective report of student skills | 20 | |
| one 1,000-word self-reflective report of interview | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPatricia McNamara
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.
"Lectures commence in week 1 of semester."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Skills assessment equivalent to 2,000-words | Hurdle Requirement: A pass must be achieved in the skills component. If a pass is not achieved in skills, but the subject mark is equal to or greater than 50, a hurdle assessment will be granted. | 40 |
| one 1,000-word reflective journal in relation to seminar group process | 20 | |
| one 1,000-word self reflective report of student skills | 20 | |
| one 1,000-word self-reflective report of interview | 20 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPatricia McNamara
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
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.
"Lectures commence in week 1 of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Skills assessment equivalent to 2,000-words | Hurdle Requirement: A pass must be achieved in the skills component. If a pass is not achieved in skills, but the subject mark is equal to or greater than 50, a hurdle assessment will be granted. | 40 |
| one 1,000-word reflective journal in relation to seminar group process | 20 | |
| one 1,000-word self reflective report of student skills | 20 | |
| one 1,000-word self-reflective report of interview | 20 |