INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

SWP2IPP

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The development of generic social work as a profession is addressed; where social workers are located and how they practice. It examines what social workers need to know by introducing students to the theoretical and value base of social work and how social workers intervene in different practice situations. There is emphasis on the systems approach as a useful theoretical foundation for defining approach to practice that addresses the individual's environment and the complex nature of social problems confronted. Students are encouraged to explore the contested nature of social work as part of their ongoing professional development.

School: School of Allied Health

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Dianne Cox

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students enrolled in EBPHEB, EBTP (BTeachPrimary), EBTS (BTeachSecondary)no rule applies. Students enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW), EBTOCE, EBOCE (BOutRchCommEd) must pass SWP1SWB. 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	The road to social work	Recommended	Chenoweth, L and McAuliffe, D 2008	4th Edition

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. TBA

Activities:: TBA

Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Klaus Serr

Class requirements

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.
"Students do 12 X 2-hour workshops over the semester."

Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Teacher guided learning packages which include on-line and in-class activities"

Assessments

Assessment element	%	ILO*
one 1-hour examination	40	01
one 2,500-word essay	50	01
one in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member	10	01

Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dianne Cox

Class requirements

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.
"Students do twelve 2-hour workshops over the semester."

Assessments

Assessment element	%	ILO*
one 1-hour examination	40	01
one 2,500-word essay	50	01
one in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member	10	01

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Prue Atkins

Class requirements

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.
"Students do twelve 2-hour workshops over the semester."

Assessments

Assessment element	%	ILO*
one 1-hour examination	40	01
one 2,500-word essay	50	01
one in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member	10	01

Mildura, 2016, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dianne Cox

Class requirements

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.
"Students do twelve 2-hour workshops over the semester."

Assessments

Assessment element	%	ILO*
one 1-hour examination	40	01
one 2,500-word essay	50	01
one in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member	10	01