SCW3303

Insights Into Practice ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Debra Manning/Margaret Lynn/Chris Laming

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit consists of a selection of modules, each of which focuses on theory, research and practice issues pertaining to a major field of social welfare practice. Each module includes the ethical and legal dimensions of practice. Students will select one module from a choice of Anti-racist Practice, Disability, Child Protection or Violence against Women to research in-depth.

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will have developed: 1) An understanding of the main theories and significant practice issues and dilemmas in one major area of social welfare practice; 2) An awareness of the centrality of values, their own, and those of the clients and workers and the way in which these can colour perceptions of practice issues; 3) Skills in critical analysis and research methods in a specific practice context.

Assessment: Literature review (2000 words): 50% + Integrative assignment (2500 words): 50%

Contact Hours: 2 hour seminar per week

Prerequisites: SCW2303 and either SCW2304 or SCW2310

Prohibitions: GSC3303