HCS207 Social Work Theory and Practice 2 (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Human Services (HUSER)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject uses a case-based approach to explore social work theory and practice during the assessment stage with individuals, groups and communities. It builds on the engagement skills developed in the first theory and practice subject. Case studies focus on assessment in culturally diverse and indigenous contexts.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Dubbo |
| Internal | Port Macquarie |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HCS207
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to successfully conduct an assessment from beginning to end, in a range of practice contexts
- be able to identify and apply appropriate theoretical frameworks (both discourses and practice theory) for undertaking assessment at all levels of social work practice, including individual, group and community levels
- be able to demonstrate skills in report writing, case notes, use of assessment aids and assessment schedules
- be able to demonstrate understanding of risk assessment including application of theory, stages and risk assessment schedules
- be able to critically reflect on their own behaviour and use of self in assessment of individuals, groups and communities
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of group work assessment, including communication patterns and task and maintenance processes
- be able to apply stages of group development to the process of group work assessment
- be able to identify appropriate leadership skills of group facilitation and its impact on group assessment
- be able to identify and apply a range of community work models to community work assessment
- be able to apply appropriate community work roles to community work
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
-Importance of social work theory: frameworks for assessment (Discourses and practice theories)
-Cultural diversity (Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse communities)
- Individual and family assessment
-Group work and group work assessment
- Community work and community work assessment
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 5 day residential school.
This residential school aims to teach practice theory and skills in the areas of assessment with individuals, groups and communities. Activities include lectures, tutorials, workshops, simulations and structured role plays.
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.