SCW1305

Teams, Groups & Community Networks (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Chris Laming

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit students will: 1. Understand the structure and function of teams, groups, and community networks in rleation to Human Service organisations. 2. Have developed knowledge of the various models of team, group and community work and how this applies to management of human service programs. 3. Have developed the ability to discern the inter-personal dynamics of teams, groups and community networks. 4. Appreciate the importance of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams, groups and community networks as a practitioner and manager in human service organisations. 5. Have developed inter-agency protocols for grounding community networks in accountability. 6. Be able to critically analyse the processes of teams, groups and community networks.

Assessment: Assignment (750 words): 20% + Workbook (1500 words): 30% + Exam (2 hrs): 40% + Participation (On-campus students will be assessed on class participation, off-campus students will be assessed on the basis of participation in the on-line discussion group): 10%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prohibitions: GSC1305