Social workers engage with individuals, groups and communities to promote wellbeing, advocate for social change and create a just and equitable society for all. This unit facilitates student development of a basic awareness of self as this relates to social work direct practice and practice knowledge; and a beginning level of understanding of relevant theoretical frameworks informing direct practice including strength-based and eco-systemic traditions
This subject is practice based. Students engage in experiential learning activities using scenarios drawn from contemporary social work with individuals, families and groups across a range of human service contexts. These include both statutory and non-statutory examples. The focus of student learning is on the use of self in practice, and the demonstration and application of skills for engagement, assessment and intervention.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
ASW3101
Prerequisites
96 credit points of first year core ABSW units.
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Explain various models and frameworks for social work practice with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and in diverse contexts; | ||
| 2. | Reflect on the influence of personal values, professional values and ethics in social work practice with individuals; | ||
| 3. | Demonstrate relevant social work practice skills in engagement, assessment, planning, intervention and review; | ||
| 4. | Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communication skills with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and in diverse contexts. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Video recording (3 min) | 15% |
| Assignment | Social work assessment & Case Note (1400 words) | 35% |
| Case Study | Process Recording (1600 words) | 40% |
| Presentation | Reflection journal about self-in-practice (400 words) | 10% |
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