swp3uio u'stndg impact of org cntxts
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
SWP3UIO
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore the impact of organisational contexts on social work practice. Students analyse the structure, purpose and dynamics of 21st century human service organisations and build an understanding of the role organisations play in implementing social policies and delivering services. Students examine governance and decision making and the role of organisational culture in shaping the experience of service users. Students are introduced to the changing organisational context in which social workers are employed, how they operate effectively in teams and alongside other professionals. Strategies such as the use of professional supervision and critical reflection are considered in light of the common challenges and tensions that occur between professional expectations, social policy imperatives and organisational pragmatics.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPrue Atkins
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM and must have passed SWP2IPP. All others require coordinators approval.
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 | Organizations and management in social work, | Prescribed | Hughes, M. & Wearing, M. 2013 | LONDON:SAGE |
| Readings | Professional practice in human service organizations, | Recommended | McDonald, C., Craig, C., Hawkins, L. & Williams, J. 2011 | ALLEN & UNWIN |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Synthesize knowledge of organisational theories and key features of organisations to analyse specific human service organisations.
- Activities:
- On line activities and workshop participation
02. Analyse and reflect on the impact of different organisational contexts (e.g. statutory, advocacy, community, clinical) on social work practice.
- Activities:
- On line activities and workshop participation
03. Reflect on how organisational policies, ideologies, structure and culture impact upon service access and the service user#s experience of service delivery.
- Activities:
- On line activities and workshop participation
04. Develop strategies to address the challenges and tensions between social policy, organisational imperatives and professional identity.
- Activities:
- On line activities and workshop participation
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGuinever Threlkeld
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"10 one-hour teacher guided learning packages."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops run for 10-weeks over the semester."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"week 31;36;40"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual reflective journal (1500 word equiv) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 25 min group oral presentation & reflection (500 word equiv per student ) | oral presentation and reflection of an organisational analysis. 5 students per group = 5 minutes presentation per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30 minute on-line quiz (500 word equiv) | Students will be able to see which questions they answered correctly/ incorrectly. | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One 90 minute case study test (1500 word equiv) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatasha Long
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"10 one-hour teacher guided learning packages."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops run for 10-weeks over the semester."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"week 31;36;40"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual reflective journal (1500 word equiv) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 25 min group oral presentation & reflection (500 word equiv per student ) | oral presentation and reflection of an organisational analysis. 5 students per group = 5 minutes presentation per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30 minute on-line quiz (500 word equiv) | Students will be able to see which questions they answered correctly/ incorrectly. | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One 90 minute case study test (1500 word equiv) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrue Atkins
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"10 one-hour teacher guided learning packages."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops run for 10-weeks over the semester."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"week 31;36;40"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual reflective journal (1500 word equiv) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 25 min group oral presentation & reflection (500 word equiv per student ) | oral presentation and reflection of an organisational analysis. 5 students per group = 5 minutes presentation per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30 minute on-line quiz (500 word equiv) | Students will be able to see which questions they answered correctly/ incorrectly. | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One 90 minute case study test (1500 word equiv) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrue Atkins
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"10 one-hour teacher guided learning packages."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops run for 10-weeks over the semester."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"week 31;36;40"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual reflective journal (1500 word equiv) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 25 min group oral presentation & reflection (500 word equiv per student ) | oral presentation and reflection of an organisational analysis. 5 students per group = 5 minutes presentation per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30 minute on-line quiz (500 word equiv) | Students will be able to see which questions they answered correctly/ incorrectly. | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One 90 minute case study test (1500 word equiv) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |