swp5iic inclusion in communities
INCLUSION IN COMMUNITIES
SWP5IIC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject the focus is on social work practice at community and societal levels. It covers conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of community development including principles, such as active citizenship, and participatory democracy. It has a broad focus in that it covers social, economic, political, cultural, environmental and personal development. The emphasis for creating social change is on strategic interventions, incorporating for example, a strengths perspective and community organising, social action, social policy and planning approaches. It will examine community development as a framework for engaging people, communities, and organisations in the change process and promoting community building and social well-being.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHeather Downey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM, HZSKP and must have passed SWP5PPA and SWP5RIA OR must be admitted in one of the following courses: HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM, and must have passed SWP5PPB.
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 | Community development: community-based alternatives in an age of globalisation | Preliminary | Ife, J 2006 | LONGMAN |
| Readings | Developing communities for the future: community development in Australia | Preliminary | Kenny, S 2006 | 2ND ED, NELSON |
| Readings | Generalist practice with organisations and communities | Preliminary | Kirst-Ashman, K and Hull, G 2006 | 3RD EDN, THOMSON BROOKS/COLE |
| Readings | Macro social work practice. A strenghts perspective | Preliminary | Long, D, Tice, C and Morrison, J 2006 | THOMSON BOOKS/COLE |
| Readings | Social work macro-practice in New York | Preliminary | Netting, F, Kettner, P and McMurtry, S 2008 | LONGMAN |
| Readings | Working with communities in health and human services | Preliminary | Taylor, J, Wilkinson, D and Cheers, B 2008 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Conceptualise and analyse the nature of communities using relevant theoretical perspectives to understand and assess the context of neighbourhoods and networks.
- Activities:
- Workshops with discussion and experiential activities.
02. Apply expert judgement to identify the key roles and skills necessary to engage in effective community development processes and initiatives in a variety of contexts
- Activities:
- Workshops with discussion and experiential activities.
03. Critically reflect on own personal values, knowledge and skills and how these impact on community work practice.
- Activities:
- Workshops with discussion and experiential activities.
04. Analyse, design and evaluate community development approaches and contextually appropriate strategies and techniques
- Activities:
- Workshops with discussion and experiential activities.
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Downey
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual report | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One 2,000-word individual essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One team presentation - 5 minutes per student (500 word equiv) | 20 | 01, 02, 04 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Gardner
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual report | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One 2,000-word individual essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One team presentation - 5 minutes per student (500 word equiv) | 20 | 01, 02, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrue Atkins
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual report | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One 2,000-word individual essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One team presentation - 5 minutes per student (500 word equiv) | 20 | 01, 02, 04 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean MacDermott
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual report | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| One 2,000-word individual essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One team presentation - 5 minutes per student (500 word equiv) | 20 | 01, 02, 04 |