swp2ipp introduction to professional practice
INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
SWP2IPP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This foundation subject introduces students to contemporary social work as a practice which aims to promote social change and development,social cohesion and the empowerment and liberation of people. The profession's historical development within contested approaches to social welfare is examined as is the influence of this history on social work values and roles. Students examine the notion that social work can be distinguished from other human service work through adherence to subjective and objective knowledge. Practice theories and intervention approaches for individual, community and societal work are introduced to demonstrate the need for reflective social workers who can work with diverse people, groups and systems to achieve lasting positive change.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDianne Cox
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: EBPHEB, EBTP, EBTS, HBCSW, HBCSB, HBCS, HBCSD, HBCSM, HBCSS; OR must be admitted in one of the following course: HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM, HZSKP, EBTOCE and must pass SWP1REF. All others require coordinators approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The road to social work | Recommended | Chenoweth, L and McAuliffe, D 2008 | 4th Edition |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and discuss the historical development of professional social work
- Activities:
- Structured weekly workshops supported by structured learning resources. Students investigate the experience of a disadvantaged group at two historical moments before and after 1930
02. Express and explain the meaning of social work values and ethical practice
- Activities:
- Structured weekly workshops supported by structured learning resources. Students undertake an exam in week 7 to demonstrate their learning and write an essay based on a given case in week 12
03. Identify and describe different types of knowledge used in social work practice
- Activities:
- Structured weekly workshops supported by structured learning resources. Students undertake an exam in week 7 and write an essay in week 12 to demonstrate their learning
04. Compare and contrast beginning practice theories and intervention approaches
- Activities:
- Structured weekly workshops supported by structured learning resources. Students write an essay based on a given case study to demonstrate their learning
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVirginia Mansel Lees
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Teacher guided learning packages which include on-line and in-class activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students do twelve 2-hour workshops over the semester."
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 2,500-word essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member | 10 | 01 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne Cox
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Teacher guided learning packages which include on-line and in-class activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students do twelve 2-hour workshops over the semester."
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 2,500-word essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member | 10 | 01 |
Dandenong, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne Cox
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Teacher guided learning packages
which include online and in-class activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students to do twelve 2-hour workshops over the semester"
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 2,500-word essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member | 10 | 01 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrue Atkins
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Teacher guided learning packages which include on-line and in-class activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students do twelve 2-hour workshops over the semester."
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 2,500-word essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member | 10 | 01 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean MacDermott
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Teacher guided learning packages which include on-line and in-class activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students do twelve 2-hour workshops over the semester."
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 2,500-word essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member | 10 | 01 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCorina Modderman
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Teacher guided learning packages which include on-line and in-class activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students do twelve 2-hour workshops over the semester."
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 2,500-word essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One in-class team presentation equivalent to 500-words per team member | 10 | 01 |