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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
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Individual Journal 40%, Literature Review 30%, 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 Online | 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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