swp2ref reflective comm
REFLECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL WORK
SWP2REF
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Social workers aim to help create the conditions for people to thrive. This involves working for a socially just and equitable society and also helping people to better manage the day to day challenges they inevitably confront in their lives. This subject takes as its premise that working to help other people involves first understanding ourselves and building self-awareness. We all experience challenges in life and need to deal with problems that seem overwhelming and outside our control. Students are introduced to the concept of empowerment and the role this plays in enabling health and wellbeing even in the most challenging and difficult situations. The subject draws from an evidence based Aboriginal Family Wellbeing empowerment program (Family Wellbeing), which they experience as both a participant and a facilitator.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMary Whiteside
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
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 subjects SWP1REF
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically reflect on your personal values, knowledge and skills.
- 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)
02. Utilize critical reflection to enhance communication in personal and professional spheres.
- 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. Conceptualise and analyse the concepts of empowerment and wellbeing.
- Activities:
- Written report and 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. Facilitate an evidence based Family Wellbeing empowerment intervention relevant for social work practice.
- 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)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen Sellar
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 team presentation | 25 | 01, 03 | |
One 1000 word essay | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
One 2000 word essay | 50 | 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona 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 team presentation | 25 | 01, 03 | |
One 1000 word essay | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
One 2000 word essay | 50 | 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Whiteside
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 team presentation | 25 | 01, 03 | |
One 1000 word essay | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
One 2000 word essay | 50 | 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona 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 team presentation | 25 | 01, 03 | |
One 1000 word essay | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
One 2000 word essay | 50 | 03, 04 |