SWRK3002
20 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this course students examine social work practice with groups and in organisational environments. Students develop knowledge, skills and approaches in groupwork. These are applied to group program development and working in groups or teams in organisational settings. Students also gain knowledge of organisational processes and the management of organisational change. The focus of this course is on the broader organisational environment in which client interventions are informed and occur and explores the application of social work knowledge, skills and approaches within organisations.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply different approaches within groupwork in class, including assessment, planning, contracting, conflict management, problem solving, and closure.
2. Demonstrate group participation and facilitation skills and reflect critically on own role and that of others in groups.
3. Analyse and explain elements of the organisational environment, organisational processes and dynamics using organisational and social work theories.
4. Describe changes to improve practice in an organisation that are linked to an organisational analysis and a change management process.
5. Demonstrate writing skills appropriate to audience, purpose and organisational context.
Content
- Theories, approaches, dynamics and processes in group and organisational contexts.
- Problem solving and change management process models.
- Skills for working with groups (assessment, program development, contracting, facilitation, evaluation).
- The impact of organisational context on the practice of social work.
- Elements of the organisational environment and their influence on organisational practice and processes.
- Linking field education and related employment experiences to work in groups and organisations.
Review of Progress
This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.
Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.
Requisite
To enrol in this course students must be active in the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) [12317], must have successfully completed or be enrolled in SWRK3300, and have successfully completed or be enrolled in SWRK3007.
Assumed knowledge
Completed first and second year social work.
Assessment items
Project: Group task
Presentation: Group Task and Presentation
Written Assignment: Written assignment 1 (formative)
Written Assignment: Written assignment 2
Compulsory Requirements
Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:
- National Police Certificate - Students must complete a National Police Check.
- Prohibited Employment Declaration - Declaration that student is not a prohibited person in terms of the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998.
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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