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0 UNIT OUTLINE SWSP3923: Disability and Social Work Practice Discipline of Social Work Some Social Work units in Trimester 3 2021 will be delivered online to ensure the health of students and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a temporary mode of delivery that has the approval of the AASW. Social workers acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Australians, whose lands, winds and waters we all now share, and pay respect to their unique values, and their continuing and enduring cultures, which deepen and enrich the life of our nation and communities. Social workers commit to acknowledge and understand the historical and contemporary disadvantage experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the implication of this for social work practice. Social workers are responsible for ensuring that their practice is culturally competent, safe and sensitive. Document Name Unit Outline SWSP3923 Disability and Social Work Practice Responsibility Academic Dean Version UO SWSP3923.V1 1 Unit Outline: SWSP3923 Disability and Social Work Practice V1 (06/09/2021) 1. Unit Description This unit introduces students to current social work practice focusing on supporting people living with a disability. It attempts to convey an impression of what it is like to be living with a disability, the challenges that people with disabilities face within everyday life, and introduce students to the notion of self-determination and the discourse of choice and control that underpins current support approaches. Course material will be available in the online class space. 2. Unit Information 3. Development of Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes 3.1 Unit Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this unit the student should be able to: a. Describe how the concept of disability is socially constructed. b. Have a good understanding of the rights of people living with disabilities. c. Describe the key features of Australia’s disability support arrangements. d. Describe how the concepts of choice, control, and autonomy have been translated into care arrangements in Australia. e. Demonstrate awareness of key challenges that face social workers in a disability care context. f. Apply key social work theories and concepts to the lived experience of disability. g. Demonstrate awareness of key challenges that social workers face in a disability care context. Unit level and type 300 level Core Unit Credit point value 6 (out of a total of 192) Prerequisites SWSP1003 Co-requisites Nil Equivalent Units Nil Delivery modes Online Course Bachelor of Social Work 2 Unit Outline: SWSP3923 Disability and Social Work Practice V1 (06/09/2021) 3.2 Course Learning Outcomes This unit, SWSP3923, covers the learning required to deliver the following Course Learning Outcomes: Values and Ethics 1.1 Practice in accordance with the AASW Code of Ethics 2020 1.2 Manage ethical dilemmas and issues arising in practice Professionalism 2.1 Represent the social work profession with integrity and professionalism according the AASW Practice Standards 2013. 2.2 Behave in a professional manner and be accountable for all actions and decisions Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Practice 3.1 Work inclusively and respectfully with cultural difference and diversity 3.2 Respect and strive to understand and promote the right of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their cultures Knowledge for Practice 4.1 Understand higher level systemic influences on people with respect to area of practice 4.2 Understand and articulate social work and other relevant theories and concepts 4.3 Understand the role of research and evaluation in obtaining and generating new knowledge for practice 4.4 Understand and articulate how and when theories, knowledge bases and knowledge sources inform practice Applying knowledge to practice 5.1 Assess and analyse needs to inform practice 5.2 Work collaboratively 5.3 Use a range of social work methods and techniques appropriate to the area of practice 5.4 Apply critical and reflective thinking to practice Communication and Interpersonal Skills 6.1 Communicate with a diverse range of people 6.2 Communicate the details and nature of the service offered to people 6.3 Work with others in a team environment 6.4 Use information technology to communicate and provide services Information Recording and Sharing 7.1 Record and manage information appropriately 7.2 Keep and maintain information in accordance with ethical principles and relevant legislation Professional Development and Supervision 8.1 Actively participate in professional supervision 8.2 Engage in continuing professional development 8.3 Where appropriate, to contribute to the professional development of others 3 Unit Outline: SWSP3923 Disability and Social Work Practice V1 (06/09/2021) 3.3 ACAP Graduate Attributes Successful completion of this unit also contributes specifically to the development of the following ACAP Graduate Attributes: • GA1 COMMUNICATE: Apply effective communication skills with others in diverse contexts and through multiple modalities • GA2 SUSTAIN: Sustain an intentional commitment to maintain currency and further develop knowledge and skills over their lifetime • GA3 THINK: Apply critical, creative and flexible thinking to contribute and respond constructively across diverse settings • GA4 ENGAGE: Engage effectively with contemporary and traditional knowledges across multiple contexts • GA5 WELLBEING: Utilise skills and knowhow to maintain resilience, personal and professional wellbeing when responding to challenges and opportunities • GA6 EQUALITY: Enact inclusive practices that deliver social justice and equality of opportunity • GA7 INTEGRITY: Apply integrity and ethical standards to study, research and practice • GA8 COMMUNITY: Use teamwork and leadership knowledge and skills to advance teams, groups and communities • GA9 GLOBAL: Apply culturally sensitive professional knowledge and skills to contribute to a sustainable global future 4. Learning and Teaching Process This unit is taught over 13 weeks and totals 3 student contact hours per week. Students will participate in teaching and learning activities including: a) Lectures and critical discussion b) Tutorials and skill development activities c) Online pre-learning activities d) Online post-learning A weekly 3-hour learning session [via Zoom or on Campus]. One three-hour workshop comprised of didactive material delivered, interactive class time, group discussion, readings, assessments and class activities. In addition to timetabled contact hours, students are expected to do at least 6 hours of personal study each week to review lectures and read prescribed and recommended materials for this unit. The total individual workload of this unit will be around 9 hours (including teamwork, individual self-study and reading). 5. Student Attendance: Social Work The Australian Association of Social Workers requires students maintain 80% attendance for each unit of study. Students are responsible to provide supporting documentation for missed classes. Students are also required to provide evidence of how they have kept abreast with the course content, this will be assessed by submitting a 500-word outline summarising the content of each missed session. Students who miss more than three (3) sessions for a class offered weekly or one (1) session for a weekend block will not be able to pass the unit. In circumstances where attendance requirements are not met, the result ‘Fail Incomplete’ will be awarded. For more information refer to the participation and learning policy: Student Participation and Attendance Policy 5.1 Trimester Key Dates The Trimester Key Dates can be accessed at https://www.acap.edu.au/current-students/key-dates/ https://navitas.sharepoint.com/sites/public/Published/Student%20Participation%20and%20Attendance%20Policy.pdf?&originalPath=aHR0cHM6Ly9uYXZpdGFzLnNoYXJlcG9pbnQuY29tLzpiOi9zL3B1YmxpYy9FUW9ZWkM4NktfTkdsdkJCX3FVNFhyZ0JEemE5aC00ZFNRTno3YVpYcEt0ZlBRP3J0aW1lPWl5ejJDcUZvMTBn https://www.acap.edu.au/current-students/key-dates/ 4 Unit Outline: SWSP3923 Disability and Social Work Practice V1 (06/09/2021) 6. Weekly Schedule Week Topic Assessment 1. Defining conditions, impairment and disability. 2. Theories of disability and models of support – from institutions to the NDIS 3. Social work, disability and working within multidisciplinary teams 4. Experiences of disability 5. Attitudes, stereotypes and stigma Assessment 1 – Case Study (Group Report) due 6. Working with and without the NDIS 7. Break Week: no classes 8. Assessment, planning and support 9. Sources of knowledge 10. Health/employment Assessment 2 – Critical Reflection (Individual Submission) due 11. Sexuality, abuse and neglect 12. Advocacy, politics and policy 13. Self-directed learning 5 Unit Outline: SWSP3923 Disability and Social Work Practice V1 (06/09/2021) 7. Assessment Overview The assessment in this Unit has TWO components as listed below: * Students must submit all assignments and achieve at least an overall Pass grade to pass the unit. 8. Assessment Policy and Procedures The ACAP Assessment Policy and Procedure located on the ACAP website is a full statement of the principles and practice, which inform the design, development and implementation of assessment at ACAP. Available: https://www.acap.edu.au/current-students/managing-my-course/a-z-policies/ 8.1. Assessment Practice Academic integrity and professional standards Plagiarism is the inclusion of another person’s work within your submission without acknowledgement or permission. Plagiarism is regarded as a form of cheating. The penalties associated with misconduct are severe, and plagiarism may result in failure or variation of grade in the Unit. All ACAP students must familiarise themselves with the ACAP Academic Integrity Policy, and the ACAP Academic Misconduct Policy. Available at https://www.acap.edu.au/current-students/managing-my- course/a-z-policies/. Submitting Assessments Assignments are submitted via the class space by the due date and time given in the Assessment Overview. Unit educators will provide instructions and demonstration of the submission process prior to the due date for the first assessment in the unit. Students who experience technical issues when attempting to submit their assignment should contact ACAP IT Support and email their educator. Please submit your assessment with a completed cover sheet. Assessment cover sheets are available from: http://www.acap.edu.au/current-students/managing-my-course/a-z-forms/ Ensure you keep a copy of all assessments submitted. This includes audio visual recordings. Examinations and presentations must be attended as scheduled, unless by prior arrangement due to Special Circumstances. Non-attendance at a scheduled assessment may result in a Fail grade