Social Work Theory and Practice A
Description
Emphasises the linkage between theory and two domains of social work practice:
1. Working with people with an addiction; and
2. Care and protection of children.
Two of the social work methods (community work and casework) are introduced. An enhanced understanding of group dynamics and skills in working effectively in groups are pivotal in the course. The course also focuses on the development of critical thinking skills as the social work practice areas are examined.
Availability
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2015
Learning Outcomes
1. Enhance understanding of social work values, including social justice, rights, respect and equality, and demonstrate a capacity to apply these to practice examples.
2. Explore, articulate and begin to self manage own values and beliefs in response to practice situations.
3. Gain a beginning understanding of community work and casework methods of social work practice, including approaches to assessment and intervention.
4. Enhance ability to work as part of a team and to produce work both independently and as part of a group.
5. Demonstrate writing skills appropriate for a range of purposes and audiences in social work practice.
6. Increased ability to analyse and apply knowledge of group dynamics, including giving and receiving feedback.
7. Demonstrated capacity to identify and discuss the ethical complexities in course content areas.
8. Develop skills and knowledge for critical application of theory to practice.
9. Demonstrate competence in information seeking skills and reviewing relevant literature.
10. Develop a familiarity with relevant policies, an understanding of how policy is developed and the role of policy in achieving social justice goals in the practice areas covered.
Content
The course objectives are achieved by examining two domains of social work practice:
- Working with people with an addiction
- Care and protection of children.
These practice areas are linked to relevant social work theories. Intervention methods of casework and community work are used as lenses through which the practice areas are explored. Research and critical thinking are key skills utilised and developed through the course. Group dynamics and styles are also examined.
Requisites
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) programs.
Assumed Knowledge
SOCA1010, SOCA1020, PSYC1010, PSYC1020 and SWRK1001 and SWRK1002 or SWRK1010A and SWRK1010B. Concurrent completion of SWRK2003
Assessment Items
Presentation: Group task
Written Assignment: Written assignment
Written Assignment: Written assignment
Written Assignment: Written assignment
Contact Hours
Callaghan
Self-Directed Learning
Self-Directed 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Online delivery = Self Directed Learning for 2 Hour(s) per Week for Full Term Small group work = Student Projects for 2 Hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Workshop
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term