swp5psw pathways into c21 social work
PATHWAYS INTO C21 SOCIAL WORK
SWP5PSW
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides graduate entry students into the Master of Social Work with opportunities to utilise their prior learning and experience to: (i) identify and define the key social problems confronting today's social workers and the consequent social purpose and distinguishing functions of twenty-first century social work; (ii) develop an understanding and awareness of culturally competent practice through recognition of the experiences of 'difference' with particular reference to Indigenous Australians; (iii) understand diversity, particularly as this relates to the critical tradition's emphasis on marginalisation/exclusion; (iv) analyse the history and development of social work as a key profession in the pursuit of social justice.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HMSK or HMSKB or HMSKW or HMSKM.
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 | Modern social work theory | Prescribed | Payne, M. (2014) | 3RD EDN, MACMILLAN, LONDON. |
| Readings | Social work skill | Prescribed | Trevithick, P. (2013) | OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS, MAIDENHEAD. |
| Readings | The road to social work and human service practice | Prescribed | Chenoweth, L. & McAuliffe, D. (2008) | SOUTHBANK, VICTORIA. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and define the key social problems confronting social workers in the twenty-first century.
- Activities:
- Individual presentation
02. Analyse the nature of the knowledge society and its implications for learning and the practice of human service professionals over the next two decades.
- Activities:
- Written report with respect to a social problem.
03. Systematically relate prior learning and experience to twenty-first century social work knowledge, theory and practice.
- Activities:
- Completion of an audit of knowledge, skills and experience, developed within a small group.
04. Identify and explain the key areas of foundational knowledge for social work practice.
- Activities:
- Written report with respect to a social problem.
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Week 07-10, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKlaus Serr
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 10
Four 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 10 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x 30 minute online quizzes (1000 words equiv) | Identification of foundational social work concepts represented in the online modules. 500 words per quiz. | 20 | 04 |
| Individual written paper analysing a social problem (2000 word equiv) | Structured collection of resource information on the portrayal and perspectives of the chosen social problem. | 40 | 01, 03 |
| One 2,000-word individual essay on the chosen social problem. | Analysis of the social problem and key contributing factors, together with an overview of the role of social workers in responding to the chosen issue. | 40 | 04, 02, 01, 03 |
Bendigo, 2019, Week 07-10, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Gardner
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 10
Four 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 10 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x 30 minute online quizzes (1000 words equiv) | Identification of foundational social work concepts represented in the online modules. 500 words per quiz. | 20 | 04 |
| Individual written paper analysing a social problem (2000 word equiv) | Structured collection of resource information on the portrayal and perspectives of the chosen social problem. | 40 | 01, 03 |
| One 2,000-word individual essay on the chosen social problem. | Analysis of the social problem and key contributing factors, together with an overview of the role of social workers in responding to the chosen issue. | 40 | 04, 02, 01, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 07-10, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 10
Five 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 10 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x 30 minute online quizzes (1000 words equiv) | Identification of foundational social work concepts represented in the online modules. 500 words per quiz. | 20 | 04 |
| Individual written paper analysing a social problem (2000 word equiv) | Structured collection of resource information on the portrayal and perspectives of the chosen social problem. | 40 | 01, 03 |
| One 2,000-word individual essay on the chosen social problem. | Analysis of the social problem and key contributing factors, together with an overview of the role of social workers in responding to the chosen issue. | 40 | 04, 02, 01, 03 |
Mildura, 2019, Week 07-10, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 10
Four 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 10 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x 30 minute online quizzes (1000 words equiv) | Identification of foundational social work concepts represented in the online modules. 500 words per quiz. | 20 | 04 |
| Individual written paper analysing a social problem (2000 word equiv) | Structured collection of resource information on the portrayal and perspectives of the chosen social problem. | 40 | 01, 03 |
| One 2,000-word individual essay on the chosen social problem. | Analysis of the social problem and key contributing factors, together with an overview of the role of social workers in responding to the chosen issue. | 40 | 04, 02, 01, 03 |