REFLECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL WORK
SWP2REF
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore and critically reflect upon their own communication as well as communication in the world around them. They also begin to examine social work communication. The subject is underpinned by an ecological-developmental conceptual framework. Communication between individuals and within and with couples, families, groups, organisations and communities is addressed. Students are experientially introduced to beginning interpersonal communication skills. They are also encouraged to experiment with and reflect upon a range of creative forms of communication and multimedia. Communication within contexts of diversity, along with the ethics of communication are emphasised throughout the subject.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Fiona Gardner
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed all subject from (SWP1SWB). Must be enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW). All others require coordinators approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
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 | Communicating as professionals | Prescribed | Archee, Raymond; Mohan, Terry, 1930; Gurney, Myra, 2013 | 3RD EDN, CENGAGE LEARNING AUSTRALIA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
02. Communicate clearly, ethically and in a reflective manner;
- Activities:
- Workshop exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Communicate clearly and coherently within a context of diversity.
- Activities:
- Workshop exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrate an understanding of basic communication skills and the capacity to be reflective
- Activities:
- Workshop exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Identify alternative forms of communication
- Activities:
- Workshop exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Locate communication across the ecological-developmental continuum
- Activities:
- Workshop exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Darran Stonehouse
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 21
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
"Twelve hours of teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities."
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word review | 25 | 02, 04 | |
| one 2,000 word essay | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one team presentation (10 minutes per student) | 25 | 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Gardner
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
"Twelve hours of teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities."
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word review | 25 | 02, 04 | |
| one 2,000 word essay | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one team presentation (10 minutes per student) | 25 | 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Patricia McNamara
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
"Twelve hours of teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities."
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word review | 25 | 02, 04 | |
| one 2,000 word essay | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one team presentation (10 minutes per student) | 25 | 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Gardner
Class requirements
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.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
"Twelve hours of teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word review | 25 | 02, 04 | |
| one 2,000 word essay | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one team presentation (10 minutes per student) | 25 | 04, 05 |