SWRK3002
Social Work Theory & Practice C
20 Units
Available in 2013
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
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 beyond client interventions.
| Objectives | At the completion of the course students should be able to: 1. Describe and compare groupwork theories, principles and models, and apply them to groupwork with clients and with colleagues. 2. Critically analyse and explain group events, content, functioning, dynamics and processes. 3. Describe, apply and analyse different approaches within groupwork including assessment, planning, contracting, conflict management, problem solving, and closure. 4. Develop, evaluate and revise a groupwork program package using group and practice literature. 5. Demonstrate group facilitation skills and ability to reflect critically on own role in groups. 6. Describe, analyse and explain elements of the organisational environment and organisational processes using organisational and social work theories. 7. Describe changes to improve practice in an organisation that are linked to an organisational analysis and a change management process. 8. Relate social work theories, methods, skills and client focus areas to practice in the organisational context. 9. Reflect on and critically analyse skills and approaches of self and others and give and receive feedback. 10. Demonstrate writing skills appropriate to audience, purpose and organisational context. |
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| Content | 1. The history and development of social groupwork. 2. Different types, nature and contexts of groups. 3. Dynamics and processes in group and organisational contexts. 4. Conflict resolution, problem solving and change management process models. 5. Skills for working with groups (assessment, program development, contracting, facilitation, evaluation). 6. The impact of organisational context on the practice of social work. 7. Elements of the organisational environment and their influence on organisational practice and processes. 8. Types of organisational change, responses to change, and change management strategies and processes. 9. Linking field education and related employment experiences to work in groups and organisations. 10. The relevance of social work knowledge, skills and approaches to practice in the organisational context. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | SWRK3100B - Social Work Theory and Practice B. | ||||||||
| Transition | Not applicable. | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Completed first and second year social work. Completed SWRK3001 and SWRK3003. |
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| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Experience Based Learning
Workshop |
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| Contact Hours | Workshop: for 6 hour(s) per Week for Full Term | ||||||||
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| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for SWRK3002 |