CONTEMPORARY HUMAN SERVICES
SWP1CHS
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject examines the various contexts in which contemporary social work and human services practice takes place. Students will begin to develop their understanding of the social work profession, including its values, ethics and practice approaches. They will do so through examining the various 'fields of practice' in which social workers operate, including the types of organisations, programs and policies which comprise these. In broadening their knowledge beyond these immediate fields of practice, students will explore the development of the welfare state and build their understanding of the key political, social, economic and global forces which have shaped the contemporary practice context and which will continue to influence human services and the social work profession into the future. The subject provides important foundation knowledge for subsequent subjects in 2nd, 3rd and 4th years of the course.
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Darran Stonehouse
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
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 | Engaging with Social Work: A Critical Introduction | Recommended | Morley, C., Macfarlane, S. and Ablett, P. (2014). | Cambridge University Press |
| Readings | The Road to Social Work and Human Services Practice 3rd ed. | Recommended | Chenoweth, L. & McAuliffe, D. (2014) | Cengage Learning |
| Readings | Australian Social Policy and the Human Services | Recommended | Carson, E. and Kerr, L. (2014) | Cambridge University Press |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explore how professional values and ethics can guide contemporary human services and social work practice
- Activities:
- Online learning resources and in-class workshop activities. Online quizzes and major essay
02. Identify the various contexts (professional, practice, organisational, political, social, economic and global) in which contemporary human services/social work practice takes place
- Activities:
- Online learning resources and in-class workshop activities. Online quizzes; minor and major essays
03. Describe a specific field of practice in human services/social work, including types of organisations, policies, programs and relevant practice issues, challenges and opportunities
- Activities:
- Online learning resources and in-class workshop activities. Minor essay
04. Examine the development of the Australian Welfare State and describe the key changes that have occurred in recent decades and their impacts of human services/social work practice
- Activities:
- Online learning resources and in-class workshop activities. Online quizzes; major essay
05. Examine the political context of contemporary human services/social work practice, including identifying the key features of the Australian system of government and describing the influence of political ideologies
- Activities:
- Online learning resources and in-class workshop activities. Online quizzes; major essay
Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Darran Stonehouse
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"10 x 1-hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 31-34, 36-39 and 41-42)."
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.
"12 x 2-hour workshops (weeks 31-43)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | 25 | 02, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 30
Enrolment information: Staffing Enrolments accepted until quota is reached
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Gardner
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"10 x 1-hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 31-34, 36-39 and 41-42)."
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.
"12 x 2-hour workshops (weeks 31-43)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | 25 | 02, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"10 x 1-hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 31-34, 36-39 and 41-42)."
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.
"12 x 2-hour workshops (weeks 31-43)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | 25 | 02, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sean MacDermott
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"10 x 1-hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 31-34, 36-39 and 41-42)."
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.
"12 x 2-hour workshops (weeks 31-43)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | 25 | 02, 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Corina Modderman
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"10 x 1-hour directed reading and online learning packages (weeks 31-34, 36-39 and 41-42)."
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.
"12 x 2-hour workshops (weeks 31-43)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word individual written assignment. | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| One 2000 word individual written assignment | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| 10 online quizzes (2.5 marks per quiz) in weeks 1-4 and 6-11 (equivalent to 500 words total) | 25 | 02, 04, 05 |