WEL2370

Human services: field education B

Ian Murray

8 points
* 2 hours per week and 38 days of practical experience
* Second semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisite: WEL2350

Objectives This subject builds on WEL2350. On completion of this subject students should have a greater understanding of human service agencies and the services they provide, with emphasis on the human services worker's responsibilities as a contributing member of the team: have a greater understanding of social welfare processes and their impact on individuals, families and communities; have increased knowledge of the functions of allied professional workers and community agencies; further appreciate the importance of using consultation and supervision to understand the role of the student in the agency and the use of self in client contacts; have developed increased understanding of the dynamics of human behaviour and the various ways in which people communicate their needs and feelings to others; be able to more readily recognise the significance of their personal qualities as these influence their contacts with other people where applicable; have developed greater knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of groupwork and community organisation.

Synopsis The subject enables students to experience a different and new learning situation in which opportunity is provided to reinforce previously acquired skills and work on learning gaps recognised as a result of WEL2350. A greater theoretical sophistication and level of self-awareness is expected of students than for WEL2350. Students are encouraged to undertake the second placement in an area related to future employment aspirations.

Assessment Successful completion of the fieldwork placement and presentation of a report: 100%

Prescribed texts

As for WEL2310