swp5dtr reflective decision making
DECISION MAKING, THINKING CLEARLY AND REFLECTIVE INSIGHT
SWP5DTR
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students focus on knowledge and skills for effective decision-making in relation to safety, development and stability for vulnerable children. The role of collaboration with, and transparency for, key stakeholders in decision-making where the child is at risk of harm is emphasised. Evidence driven practice in reaching decisions, decision-making models from contemporary research and evaluating outcomes are emphasised. At completion, participants should be able to identify and examine core assumptions that impact on themselves, and others, in decision-making processes and have an improved ability for critical enquiry in relation to child welfare decision-making, especially around vulnerability and risk.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLynne McPherson
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 | Child protection assessment following serious injuries to infants: fine judgements | Recommended | Peter Dale, Richard Green and Ron Fellows | JOHN WILEY, 2005 |
| Readings | Child welfare research: advances for practice and policy | Recommended | Duncan Lindsey and Aron Shlonsky | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2008 |
| Readings | Effective child protection | Recommended | Eileen Munro | LOS ANGELES; LONDON: SAGE 2008 |
Subject options
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Other Site, 2014, Week 18-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLynne McPherson
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 6.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching to be delivered in three 2-day blocks (six days in total)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One Group Class Presentation (contextual critique of enquiry, analysis & decision-making process) | equivalent to One 1,000-words | 30 |
| one 1,000-word essay (peer mentoring reflection or equivalent oral presentation | 20 | |
| one 2,000-word essay (reflective audit trail) or equivalent oral presentation | 50 |
Other Site, 2014, Week 41-49, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLynne McPherson
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 6.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching to be delivered in three 2-day blocks (six days in total)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One Group Class Presentation (contextual critique of enquiry, analysis & decision-making process) | equivalent to One 1,000-words | 30 |
| one 1,000-word essay (peer mentoring reflection or equivalent oral presentation | 20 | |
| one 2,000-word essay (reflective audit trail) or equivalent oral presentation | 50 |