REFLECTION, INTEGRATION & APPLICATION B
SWP5RIB
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are provided with the opportunity of integrating knowledge, values and skills gained in previous years and applying these to social issues which are the concerns addressed in social work. Students are expected to be able to demonstrate their understanding of the purpose of social work through the application of the concepts, theories, values and skills presented in the course. They are also expected as part of this process to demonstrate their ability to critically reflect on their practice.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Natasha Long
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students enrolled in course HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW), HZHSK, HZHSKB, HZHSKW, HZHSKM must have passed all subjects from (SWP4LHE, SWP5APC, SWP5RSB, SWP4FPA, SWP5PPA, SWP5RIA).
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 | Adovocacy Practice for Social Justice 2nd Ed | Recommended | Hoefer, R. 2011 | LYCEUM BOOKS |
| Readings | Making the most of field placement | Recommended | Cleak, H. and Wilson, J. 3rd edn, 2013. | CENGAGE, AUSTRALIA. |
| Readings | Social work fields of practice | Recommended | Alston, J and McKinnon, J (eds)2005 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Working with human service organisations | Recommended | Gardner, F 2006 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Being Critically Reflective | Recommended | Gardner, F 2014 | PALGRAVE MACMILLAN |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an ability to integrate theory and practice and to synthesize complex material by critically anlayisng a social issue and the implications for practice as social workers across all social work domains
- Activities:
- Assessments1 requires students to reserach and present information about a social issue. Assessment 2 builds on this and asks the students to plan an advocacy approach that can address the issue. This includes providing a critical reflection on the role of social work in advocacy.
02. Define Social Work conceptually and apply the definitiion in practice
- Activities:
- Assessment 2 requires students to demonstrate an understanding of social work and advocacy practice.
03. Critically analyse a human serivce organisation with a particular focus on its response to the identified social issues.
- Activities:
- Assessment 1 requires students to demonstrate an understanding of an organisations client group and the individual and social issues facing this client group. Assessment 2 requires students to think further about possible responses, including the agency's responses, to address the issues facing the client group.
Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Week 31-51, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Helen Sellar
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 51
Two 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 lectures (2 hours duration each) completed prior to the commencement of placement. (Weeks 31 and 33)"
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 51
Three 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via blended.
"3 x 3 hour workshop. Includes face to face classes and on-line preparation. Weeks 38, 42, 46."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 51
Three 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via online.
"On-line activities throughout placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 10-15min oral presentation + participation in related online forum (equivalent 1500/2000 words) | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| one 2,500-word advocacy plan and critical reflection essay | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Bendigo, 2017, Week 31-51, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Natasha Long
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 51
Two 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 lectures (2 hours duration each) completed prior to the commencement of placement. (Weeks 31 and 33)"
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 51
Three 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via blended.
"3 x 3 hour workshop. Includes face to face classes and on-line preparation. Weeks 38, 42, 46."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 51
Three 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via online.
"On-line activities throughout placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 10-15min oral presentation + participation in related online forum (equivalent 1500/2000 words) | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| one 2,500-word advocacy plan and critical reflection essay | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 31-51, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Prue Atkins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 51
Two 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 lectures (2 hours duration each) completed prior to the commencement of placement. (Weeks 31 and 33)"
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 51
Three 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via blended.
"3 x 3 hour workshop. Includes face to face classes and on-line preparation. Weeks 38, 42, 46."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 51
Three 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via online.
"On-line activities throughout placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 10-15min oral presentation + participation in related online forum (equivalent 1500/2000 words) | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| one 2,500-word advocacy plan and critical reflection essay | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2017, Week 31-51, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alison Cupper
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 51
Two 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 lectures (2 hours duration each) completed prior to the commencement of placement. (Weeks 31 and 33)"
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 51
Three 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via blended.
"3 x 3 hour workshop. Includes face to face classes and on-line preparation. Weeks 38, 42, 46."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 51
Three 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via online.
"On-line activities throughout placement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 10-15min oral presentation + participation in related online forum (equivalent 1500/2000 words) | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| one 2,500-word advocacy plan and critical reflection essay | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |