FIELDS OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE A
SWP4FPA
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject the objective is to demonstrate how the aspects of social work combine in specific fields of practice, how fields of practice interrelate and the application of generic skills and the significance of all aspects of context when planning and implementing intervention. Students will be introduced to the psycho-social and research knowledge base of a social problem area, key debates, policies, program and service delivery and skills required to undertake beginning level practice in a particular field. This subjects builds on and integrates the core social work knowledge, skills and values that students have studied in earlier parts of the course. Mental Health and Child Protection are the two fields of practice considered.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW), HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM (MSW) or EBOCE (Outreach & Community Education), EBTP (BTeachPrimary), EBTS (BTeachSecondary), EBTOCE (BTeaching Community & Outreach). 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 | Good practice in child protection | Recommended | Tilbury, C, Osmond, J, Wilson, S and Clark, J 2007 | PEARSONS EDUCATION AUSTRALIA, NSW |
| Readings | Social work practice in mental health: an introduction | Recommended | Bland, R, Renouf, N and Tullgren, A 2009 | ALLEN & UNWIN, NSW |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. 1. Recognize and respond appropriately to the different mental health problems that people experience, demonstrating an awareness of the influence that practice contexts have on the social work response, assessment and intervention with this group of individuals and their families.
- Activities:
- 12 X 2-hour weekly workshops 12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."12 X 2 hour
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Explain how child protection and mental health have been constructed as social problems and apply practice frameworks and interventions to child protection and mental health practice examples:
- Activities:
- 12 X 2-hour weekly workshops 12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Apply a critical lens to the understanding of child protection practice
- Activities:
- 12 X 2-hour weekly workshops 12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Apply knowledge and skills learnt to case examples in order to make an assessment and frame a response
- Activities:
- 12 X 2-hour weekly workshops 12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Corina Modderman
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops commence in week 1 of semester."
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two individual on-lines | Equivalent to 500 words | 10 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual analysis (Child Protection) | Individual 2000 word case study | 45 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual assessment (Mental Health) | Individual 2000 word assessment | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Gardner
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two individual on-lines | Equivalent to 500 words | 10 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual analysis (Child Protection) | Individual 2000 word case study | 45 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual assessment (Mental Health) | Individual 2000 word assessment | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two individual on-lines | Equivalent to 500 words | 10 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual analysis (Child Protection) | Individual 2000 word case study | 45 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual assessment (Mental Health) | Individual 2000 word assessment | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include online and in-class activities."
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two individual on-lines | Equivalent to 500 words | 10 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual analysis (Child Protection) | Individual 2000 word case study | 45 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual assessment (Mental Health) | Individual 2000 word assessment | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |