FIELD OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE B
SWP5FPB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will be introduced to a particular field of social work practice, which is defined in terms of population subgroups (eg. people with a disability), life course tasks (eg. parenting), social problems (eg. child abuse), policy work,(eg. income security) or types of intervention (eg. mediation). You will be introduced to the psychosocial and research knowledge base of the social problem area, key debates, policies,program,service delivery and skills required to undertake beginning level practice.This subject builds on and integrates the core social work knowledge, skills and values that you have studied in earlier parts of thecourse.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM, HZSKP (BHS&MSW). All others require coordinators approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Social work & domestic violence: Developing critical & reflective practice. | Prescribed | Bigby, C., & Frawley, C. (2010) | Palgrave |
| Readings | Leadership in child and family leadership. | Recommended | Frederico, M., Long, M. & Cameron, N. (2018) | Routledge |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the varying ways in which social problems have been conceptualised over time and the values that underpinned these conceptualizations
- Activities:
- Block mode, using an enquiry-based learning approach and involving a mix of lectures, workshops, guest speakers and team-based activities.
02. Synthesise research and relevant psycho-social knowledge to interpret the lived experience of individuals, families and groups experiencing social problems.
- Activities:
- Block mode, using an enquiry-based learning approach and involving a mix of lectures, workshops, guest speakers and team-based activities.
03. Critique the success of policy developments in relation to social problems and the drivers that have led policy shifts.
- Activities:
- Block mode, using an enquiry-based learning approach and involving a mix of lectures, workshops, guest speakers and team-based activities.
04. Research social work practice skills applicable to recognized areas of social problems and the issues that arise in working with individuals, families, groups and communities in these areas.
- Activities:
- Block mode, using an enquiry-based learning approach and involving a mix of lectures, workshops, guest speakers and team-based activities.
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Week 31-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Downey
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
31
-
33
Two 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 33
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30 minute on line test (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Contributions to online forums (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual 2500 word case study | Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Group presentation (10 mins per student, 1000 word equivalent) | Students work in groups of four. Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, LTU Term 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Downey
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
31
-
34
One 6.0 hours block mode per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 34
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30 minute on line test (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Contributions to online forums (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual 2500 word case study | Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Group presentation (10 mins per student, 1000 word equivalent) | Students work in groups of four. Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 31-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqui Theobald
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
31
-
33
Two 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 33
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30 minute on line test (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Contributions to online forums (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual 2500 word case study | Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Group presentation (10 mins per student, 1000 word equivalent) | Students work in groups of four. Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Bendigo, 2020, LTU Term 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqui Theobald
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
31
-
34
One 6.0 hours block mode per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 34
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30 minute on line test (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Contributions to online forums (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual 2500 word case study | Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Group presentation (10 mins per student, 1000 word equivalent) | Students work in groups of four. Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2020, Week 31-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
31
-
34
Two 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 34
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30 minute on line test (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Contributions to online forums (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual 2500 word case study | Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Group presentation (10 mins per student, 1000 word equivalent) | Students work in groups of four. Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2020, LTU Term 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
31
-
34
One 6.0 hours block mode per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 34
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30 minute on line test (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Contributions to online forums (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual 2500 word case study | Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Group presentation (10 mins per student, 1000 word equivalent) | Students work in groups of four. Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2020, Week 30-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
30
-
32
Two 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 32
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30 minute on line test (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Contributions to online forums (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual 2500 word case study | Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Group presentation (10 mins per student, 1000 word equivalent) | Students work in groups of four. Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2020, LTU Term 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
31
-
34
One 6.0 hours block mode per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 34
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30 minute on line test (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Contributions to online forums (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual 2500 word case study | Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Group presentation (10 mins per student, 1000 word equivalent) | Students work in groups of four. Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2020, Week 29-32, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCorina Modderman
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
30
-
32
Two 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 32
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30 minute on line test (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Contributions to online forums (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual 2500 word case study | Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Group presentation (10 mins per student, 1000 word equivalent) | Students work in groups of four. Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2020, LTU Term 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCorina Modderman
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
31
-
34
One 6.0 hours block mode per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 34
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30 minute on line test (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Contributions to online forums (500 words equiv) | On-line feedback on LMS | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One individual 2500 word case study | Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Group presentation (10 mins per student, 1000 word equivalent) | Students work in groups of four. Written feedback against marking criteria provided via LMS/turnitin | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |