FIELD OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE B
SWP5FPB
2016
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.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW). 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 | Alternative Dispute Resolution,(3rd ed.) | Recommended | Sourdin, T. (2008) | LAWBOOK COMPANY |
| Readings | Working with vulnerable families [electronic source]: a partnership approach. | Recommended | Arney,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..
Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Week 31-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Darran 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-line quizzes X 2 and contributions to on-line forum (equivalent to 1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one group presentation equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One indiviudal 2500 word case study | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2016, Week 31-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jacqui 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-line quizzes X 2 and contributions to on-line forum (equivalent to 1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one group presentation equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One indiviudal 2500 word case study | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 31-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-line quizzes X 2 and contributions to on-line forum (equivalent to 1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one group presentation equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One indiviudal 2500 word case study | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2016, Week 23-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-line quizzes X 2 and contributions to on-line forum (equivalent to 1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one group presentation equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One indiviudal 2500 word case study | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |