SWK701 Social Work Reflective Practice (16)

This subject provides a structure for students to work as reflective practitioners within the social work context. Outcomes of this subject are determined by the nature of the research projects being developed and are negotiated on an individual basis between students and supervisors. Projects are likely to be critical investigations of a particular approach to an identified social work issue in a nominated area of practice, undertaken in order to understand thoroughly its strengths and weaknesses. A detailed exploration of techniques relevant to the research topic is developed by students through reflection-in-action cycles in their own field of practice.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SWK701. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Doctor of Social Work.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to critically investigate identified issues in the professional practice of social work;
  • be able to demonstrate a higher order skill in critical reflection on the these identified issues in the professional practice of social work, including strengths, weaknesses and relevant theories; and
  • be able to demonstrate advanced critical reflection skills in research through the development of reflection-in-action cycles in their field of professional social work.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Topics will be negotiated with the student's supervisors on an individual basis.
  • Indicative projects may include a critical investigation of a specific issue in a nominated area of practice, in order to thoroughly understand its strengths, weaknesses and theoretical underpinnings; or a detailed exploration of a technique or techniques relevant to the research topic.
  • It is expected that the work produced will include a detailed study and evaluation of trends and developments in the research topic or field of practice.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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