This is a non-award, continuing professional education subject for social workers and other human services workers who take students for field education placements. It covers the theory and practice of student supervision within a framework of adult learning and developmental stages of supervision.
SY/US
One session
School of Social Work and Arts
This subject is only open to qualified social workers and other human service professionals with 2 years practice experience who are, or will be involved in the supervision of social work and human services students undertaking field education.
- What is student supervision in field education? - roles and functions of the field educator, the learning partnership, key players - the influence of social, political and organisational context on supervisory practice; issues and stratgies - Theories and models of adult and reflective learning in student supervision - Phases of student supervision - Creating a positive learning environment; educational strategies in supervision - Developing professional identity and reflective ethical practice - Standards of field education, assessing students, constructive feedback - Preparation for taking a student - Working with diversity in field education - Working with complexity and students in difficulties
The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of HCS514 in Session 2 2021. 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).
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.