SWK4460 - Critical and creative social work theory and practice

Leader(s): Ms Lesley Hewitt

Offered

Caulfield Second semester 2009 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Singapore Second semester 2009 (Flexible)

Synopsis

The unit critically examines several current social work fields of practice including interpersonal violence, disability, addictions, ageing, regional and remote communities and forensic social work. It provides students with the opportunity to critically examine social work theory as it relates to these practice areas as a basis for the integration of social work knowledge and practice

Objectives

The learning objectives are for students to know and understand the complexities and limitations in current theoretical approaches to social work practice; reflect upon their practice to date and how this has been influenced be their values and attitudes as well as external factors such as agency settings; reflect upon key concepts of social work practice (for example the social worker-client relationship); develop an understanding of social work practice from the perspective of different client groups (for example children); be able to develop and apply frameworks for understanding problems at personal and societal levels.

Assessment

Critical and Creative Social Work Theory and Practice - Essay (2000 words): 50%
Child Abuse and Child Protection - Essay (2250 words): 50%

Contact hours

4 hours per week

Prerequisites

SWK4410. Social Work units are available only within the context of the Bachelor of Social Work degree, or with permission.