swp5fpb fields of sw practice b

FIELD OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE B

SWP5FPB

2015

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 a disability), 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.

SchoolSchool of Allied Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMaureen Long

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsAlternative Dispute Resolution,(3rd ed.)RecommendedSourdin, T. (2008)LAWBOOK COMPANY
ReadingsWorking with vulnerable families [electronic source]: a partnership approach.RecommendedArney,F. & Scott, D. (2010)CAMBRIDGE: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Analyse the varying ways in which a given social problem has been conceptualised over time and the values that underpinned these conceptualizations

Activities:
Block mode, using an enquiry-based learning approach and involving a mix of lectures, workshops, guest speakers and team-based activities.

02. Synthesise research and relevant psycho-social knowledge to discuss the lived experience for individuals, families and groups experiencing this social problem.

Activities:
Block mode, using an enquiry-based learning approach and involving a mix of lectures, workshops, guest speakers and team-based activities.

03. Critique the success of policy developments in this field and the drivers that have led policy shifts

Activities:
Block mode, using an enquiry-based learning approach and involving a mix of lectures, workshops, guest speakers and team-based activities..

04. Research the specific practice skills applicable to this field of practice and the issues that arise in working with individuals, families, groups and communities in this field

Activities:
Block mode, using an enquiry-based learning approach and involving a mix of lectures, workshops, guest speakers and team-based activities..

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Week 31-34, Blended

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 elementComments%ILO*
On-line quizzes X 2 and contributions to on-line forum (equivalent to 1000 words)2001, 02, 03, 04
one group presentation equivalent to 1000 words2001, 02, 03
One indiviudal 2500 word case study6002, 03, 04

Bendigo, 2015, Week 31-34, Blended

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 elementComments%ILO*
On-line quizzes X 2 and contributions to on-line forum (equivalent to 1000 words)2001, 02, 03, 04
one group presentation equivalent to 1000 words2001, 02, 03
One indiviudal 2500 word case study6002, 03, 04

Melbourne, 2015, Week 31-34, Blended

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 elementComments%ILO*
On-line quizzes X 2 and contributions to on-line forum (equivalent to 1000 words)2001, 02, 03, 04
one group presentation equivalent to 1000 words2001, 02, 03
One indiviudal 2500 word case study6002, 03, 04

Mildura, 2015, Week 23-26, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long

Class requirements

Block ModeWeek: 23 - 26
Five 6.0 days block mode other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 26 and delivered via blended.
"Mix of on-line and face to face learning resources."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
On-line quizzes X 2 and contributions to on-line forum (equivalent to 1000 words)2001, 02, 03, 04
one group presentation equivalent to 1000 words2001, 02, 03
One indiviudal 2500 word case study6002, 03, 04