Area: | Department of Social Work and Social Policy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Seminar: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Considers the theory and practice skills involved in professional supervision within the human services. The seminars will incorporate a lecture format and group discussion. The range of experiences of participants will be used to enhance learning and application of theoretical frameworks. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Knowledge of the theoretical models of supervision in the social work and human services professions. Practically applied skills in professional supervision. Explored the constraints, dilemmas and problems that can arise in supervision. Knowledge of evaluation and assessment methods in supervision. Explored the use of self in supervision. Identified the differences between supervision and management. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Hawkins, P. and Shohet, R. (2000), Supervision in the Helping Professions: An Individual, Group and Organizational Approach (second edition), Buckingham, Open University Press. Hughes, L. and Pengelly, P. (1997), Staff Supervision in a Turbulent Environment: Managing Process and Task in Front-Line Services. London, Jessica Kingsley Publishers. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment (1) 35%, Assignment (2) 35%, Seminar Presentation 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. . |
Field of Education: | 90501 Social Work | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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