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.

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.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of SWK701 in Session 2 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Theoretical development in social work practice
50
2
Critical reflection on practice
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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