swp5iic inclusion in communities
INCLUSION IN COMMUNITIES
SWP5IIC
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject the focus is on social work practice at community and societal levels. It covers conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of community development including principles, such as active citizenship, and participatory democracy. It has a broad focus in that it covers social, economic, political, cultural, environmental and personal development. The emphasis for creating social change is on strategic interventions, incorporating for example, a strengths perspective and community organising, social action, social policy and planning approaches. It will examine community development as a framework for engaging people, communities, and organisations in the change process and promoting community building and social well-being.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFiona Gardner
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students enrolled in course HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW) HZHSK, HZHSKB, HZHSKW, HZHSKM (BHS&MSW Hons) must have passed all subjects from (SWP5PPA, SWP5RIA). Students enrolled in course HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM (MSW), HMHSK, HMHSKB, HMSHSKW, HMHSKM (MSW Hons) must have passed all subjects from (SWP5PPB).
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 | Community development: community-based alternatives in an age of globalisation | Preliminary | Ife, J 2006 | LONGMAN |
| Readings | Developing communities for the future: community development in Australia | Preliminary | Kenny, S 2006 | 2ND ED, NELSON |
| Readings | Generalist practice with organisations and communities | Preliminary | Kirst-Ashman, K and Hull, G 2006 | 3RD EDN, THOMSON BROOKS/COLE |
| Readings | Macro social work practice. A strenghts perspective | Preliminary | Long, D, Tice, C and Morrison, J 2006 | THOMSON BOOKS/COLE |
| Readings | Social work macro-practice in New York | Preliminary | Netting, F, Kettner, P and McMurtry, S 2008 | LONGMAN |
| Readings | Working with communities in health and human services | Preliminary | Taylor, J, Wilkinson, D and Cheers, B 2008 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Conceptualise and analyse the nature of communities using relevant theoretical perspectives to understand and assess the context of neighbourhoods and networks.
- Activities:
- Workshops with discussion and experiential activities.
- 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)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
02. Identify the key roles and skills necessary to engage in effective community development processes and initiatives in a variety of contexts
- Activities:
- Workshops with discussion and experiential activities.
- 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)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
03. Critically reflect on own personal values, knowledge and skills and how these impact on community work practice.
- Activities:
- Workshops with discussion and experiential activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
04. Analyse, design and evaluate community development approaches and contextually appropriate strategies and techniques
- Activities:
- Workshops with discussion and experiential activities.
- 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)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGuinever Threlkeld
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enqiry 1 (b): one 1,700-word individual report, critiquing team presentation. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Enquiry 1: one 2,000-word individual essay | 40 | 01, 04 | |
| Enquiry 2: one 15-minute team presentation | 20 | 01, 02, 04 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Gardner
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enqiry 1 (b): one 1,700-word individual report, critiquing team presentation. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Enquiry 1: one 2,000-word individual essay | 40 | 01, 04 | |
| Enquiry 2: one 15-minute team presentation | 20 | 01, 02, 04 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Whiteside
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enqiry 1 (b): one 1,700-word individual report, critiquing team presentation. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Enquiry 1: one 2,000-word individual essay | 40 | 01, 04 | |
| Enquiry 2: one 15-minute team presentation | 20 | 01, 02, 04 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Gardner
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enqiry 1 (b): one 1,700-word individual report, critiquing team presentation. | 40 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Enquiry 1: one 2,000-word individual essay | 40 | 01, 04 | |
| Enquiry 2: one 15-minute team presentation | 20 | 01, 02, 04 |