swp5iic inclusion in communities
INCLUSION IN COMMUNITIES
SWP5IIC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject the focus is on social work practice at community and societal levels. It covers conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of community development including principles, such as active citizenship, and participatory democracy. It has a broad focus in that it covers social, economic, political, cultural, environmental and personal development. The emphasis for creating social change is on strategic interventions, incorporating for example, a strengths perspective and community organising, social action, social policy and planning approaches. It will examine community development as a framework for engaging people, communities, and organisations in the change process and promoting community building and social well-being.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHeather Downey
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM, HZSKP and must have passed SWP5PPA and SWP5RIA OR must be admitted in one of the following courses: HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM, and must have passed SWP5PPB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Developing communities for the future
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorKenny, S
Year2017
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PublisherCengage Learning
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Community development: in an uncertain world
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorIfe, J
Year2010
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PublisherCambridge University Press
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Working with communities in health and human services
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorTaylor, J, Wilkinson, D and Cheers, B
Year2015
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PublisherOxford University Press
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Downey
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2,000-word individual reportAn individual report articulating core theoretical perspectives and principles of community development and applying these to a process for community change based on a scenario. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2,000-word individual essayAn individual paper demonstrating understanding of the contested nature of community work in the contemporary context and the ability to critically reflect on the challenges and opportunities encountered by social workers in community work roles. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One team presentation - 5 minutes per student (500 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Gardner
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2,000-word individual reportAn individual report articulating core theoretical perspectives and principles of community development and applying these to a process for community change based on a scenario. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2,000-word individual essayAn individual paper demonstrating understanding of the contested nature of community work in the contemporary context and the ability to critically reflect on the challenges and opportunities encountered by social workers in community work roles. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One team presentation - 5 minutes per student (500 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrue Atkins
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2,000-word individual reportAn individual report articulating core theoretical perspectives and principles of community development and applying these to a process for community change based on a scenario. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2,000-word individual essayAn individual paper demonstrating understanding of the contested nature of community work in the contemporary context and the ability to critically reflect on the challenges and opportunities encountered by social workers in community work roles. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One team presentation - 5 minutes per student (500 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Gardner
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2,000-word individual reportAn individual report articulating core theoretical perspectives and principles of community development and applying these to a process for community change based on a scenario. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2,000-word individual essayAn individual paper demonstrating understanding of the contested nature of community work in the contemporary context and the ability to critically reflect on the challenges and opportunities encountered by social workers in community work roles. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One team presentation - 5 minutes per student (500 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCorina Modderman
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
12 x 1-hour teacher guided learning packages which include on-line activities
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2,000-word individual reportAn individual report articulating core theoretical perspectives and principles of community development and applying these to a process for community change based on a scenario. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2,000-word individual essayAn individual paper demonstrating understanding of the contested nature of community work in the contemporary context and the ability to critically reflect on the challenges and opportunities encountered by social workers in community work roles. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One team presentation - 5 minutes per student (500 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |