SWRK4200
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
The primary focus in this course is child abuse and neglect. Using an experiential learning model this course aims to provide students an understanding of family, school and community contexts in children's lives and how the nature of relationships between them impacts the safety and well-being of children. Case studies are used to help students learn about and apply knowledge and skills for analysis, assessment, planning and responses to promote child-focused practice that engages families, schools and communities.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2017.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Students will describe and analyse theories, definitions, indicators and impacts of child abuse and neglect, and social policies related to child protection, children and families.
2. Students will describe the nature and complexity of different contexts in children's lives, how they connect, and their impact on child safety and wellbeing.
3. Students will apply different perspectives to assessment, discussions, reporting, planning, and practice approaches in case studies focused on children, systems, and partnerships.
4. Students will use critical reflection to build child-focused practice through exploring and managing the impact of assumptions and values.
5. Students will demonstrate ways of improving their future practice to ensure it is child-focused, safe, and strengths-based.
6. Students will demonstrate interpersonal communication skills in a variety of conversations and settings.
7. Students will identify their personal communication style and its benefits and limitations.
Content
- Child abuse and neglect- definitions, theories, risk and protective factors
- Critical reflection
- Children & contexts- social ecological model
- Legislation & policy
- Reporting and responding to abuse and neglect
- Out-of-Home Care
- Strengths perspective
- Analysis, assessment and planning
- Tools and skills
- Group work
Assumed knowledge
Completion of all first year courses and foundational knowledge about children and child development. Completion of at least one field placement or practicum where interaction with children, young people or families was a feature.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Written paper
Written Assignment: Group task
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.