swp5fpb fields of sw practice b
FIELD OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE B
SWP5FPB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to a particular field of social work practice, which is defined in terms of population subgroups (eg. people with disabilities), life course tasks (eg. parenting), social problems (eg. child abuse), policy work, (eg. income security) or types of intervention (eg. mediation). Students will be introduced to the psychosocial and research knowledge base of the social problem area, key debates, policies, program, service delivery and skills required to undertake beginning level practice. This subject builds on and integrates the core social work knowledge, skills and values that students have studied in earlier parts of the course.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW). All others require coordinators approval.
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 | A strategic framework for family services. Melbourne | Recommended | Department of Human Services (2007) | N/A |
| Readings | Dispute resolution in Australia (2nd ed.) | Recommended | Astor, H. & Chinkin,C. (2002) | SYDNEY: LEXIS NEXIS BUTTERWORTHS |
| Readings | Program requirements for family and early parenting services in Victoria | Recommended | Department of Human Services (2012) | N/A |
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Week 31-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarran Stonehouse
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 33
Two 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block teaching mode for 3-weeks."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3,000-word essay | 70 | |
| one group presentation equivalent to 500 words per student | 30 |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 31-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqui Theobald
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 33
Two 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block teaching mode for 3-weeks."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3,000-word essay | 70 | |
| one group presentation equivalent to 500 words per student | 30 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 31-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 33
Two 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block teaching mode for 3-weeks."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3,000-word essay | 70 | |
| one group presentation equivalent to 500 words per student | 30 |
Mildura, 2014, Week 23-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEvelien Spelten
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 23 - 25
Five 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
"scheduled for 9am - 5pm - 5,6,12,13 and 19 June 2014."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3,000-word essay | 70 | |
| one group presentation equivalent to 500 words per student | 30 |
Mildura, 2014, Week 31-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 33
Two 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block teaching mode for 3-weeks."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3,000-word essay | 70 | |
| one group presentation equivalent to 500 words per student | 30 |