10770 (v.4) SW 324 - Advanced Practice

Area:

Department of Social Work and Social Policy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

3676 (v.8) SW 321 - Critical Reflective Praxis or any previous version

Syllabus:

Based on an active learning approach, this practice-oriented unit is an opportunity to integrate material covered in the course in an experiential manner. It is designed to consolidate and extend theories, communication skills and professional competencies in a variety of social work practice contexts.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated courage to plan and implement appropriate and effective social work interventions at individual, family, group or community levels. Demonstrated the ability to work flexibly across the spectrum of social work, including an understanding of the processes entailed in working with individuals, families, groups and communities. Demonstrated an understanding of relevant theoretical knowledge and the competence to deploy this critically inspecific and general areas of social work practice. Demonstrated a commitment to working within a frame of reference that takes into account cultural values and issues of gender, race, class and the environment. An awareness of personal values and ethicsand their play in each social worker's practice. An awareness of ethical principles as codified in the AASW Code of Ethics, and the ability to monitor and evaluate practice through these principles. Demonstrated a commitment to social work practice that enhances client's self-determination and self-empowerment.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Chambon, A.S., Irving, A. and Epstein, L., (1999). Reading Foucault for Social Work, New York, Columbia University Press. Ghaye, T. and Lillyman, S., (2000). Reflection: Principles and Practice for Healthcare Professionals, Wiltshire, Quay Books. Fuller,R. and Petch, A., (1995). Practitioner Research: The Reflexive Social Worker, Buckingham, Open University Press. Ife, J., (1997). Rethinking Social Work, Melbourne, Longman. Taylor, C. and White, S., (2000). Practising reflexivity in Health and Welfare: Making Knowledge, Buckingham, Open University Press.

Unit Texts:

Alston, M. and McKinnon, J., (2001), Social Work - Fields of Practice. Melbourne, Oxford University Press. OR Adams, R., Dominelli, L. and Payne, M., (2002), Critical Practice in Social Work, Basingstoke, Polgrave.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Individual Journal 40%, Literature Review 30%, Seminar Presentation 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y