BEING A SOCIAL WORKER
SWP1BSW
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this first year subject, you will be provided with an overview of the theoretical framework that guides the La Trobe social work course. You will be introduced to the key aspects of how social work is understood, particularly what it means to be a social worker and how social work is expressed across its many domains of practice (from work with individuals to community work and policy development) and fields of practice (such as child and family wellbeing and disability). You will explore the historical development of social work including contested ideas about how social work is practiced, as well as locating yourself in respect of your own values and beliefs; and how these fit with social work's ethical and values# framework. You will also be oriented to university study, specifically the development of research, writing and oral communication skills
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPrue Atkins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in HHSW, HHSWB, HHSWW, HHSWP, HHSWMI
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
How to be a social worker
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorDunk-West, Priscilla
Year2018
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMacmillan Palgrave
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Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Social Work: From theory to practice
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorConnolly, M. & Harms, L.
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCambridge
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrue Atkins
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Students are required to complete a range of online activities and reading prior to attending weekly workshops
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 20 minute group presentation (5mins/member 500 words equivalent per member)Uploaded to LMS4 students per group | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2250 word written report. Uploaded to LMS | Report | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
One individual reflective report (1000 words equivalent)Uploaded to LMS | Report | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne Cox
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Students are required to complete a range of online activities and reading prior to attending weekly workshops
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 20 minute group presentation (5mins/member 500 words equivalent per member)Uploaded to LMS4 students per group | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2250 word written report. Uploaded to LMS | Report | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
One individual reflective report (1000 words equivalent)Uploaded to LMS | Report | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrue Atkins
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Students are required to complete a range of online activities and reading prior to attending weekly workshops
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 20 minute group presentation (5mins/member 500 words equivalent per member)Uploaded to LMS4 students per group | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2250 word written report. Uploaded to LMS | Report | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
One individual reflective report (1000 words equivalent)Uploaded to LMS | Report | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean MacDermott
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Students are required to complete a range of online activities and reading prior to attending weekly workshops
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 20 minute group presentation (5mins/member 500 words equivalent per member)Uploaded to LMS4 students per group | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2250 word written report. Uploaded to LMS | Report | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
One individual reflective report (1000 words equivalent)Uploaded to LMS | Report | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCorina Modderman
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Students are required to complete a range of online activities and reading prior to attending weekly workshops
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 20 minute group presentation (5mins/member 500 words equivalent per member)Uploaded to LMS4 students per group | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2250 word written report. Uploaded to LMS | Report | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
One individual reflective report (1000 words equivalent)Uploaded to LMS | Report | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |