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SWSP2033_00_2021T3_V1.0 UNIT OUTLINE SWSP2033: Social Work Theory and Practice (Individuals, Children and Families) 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 COVID19 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 SWSP2033 Social Work Theory and Practice (Individuals, Children and Families) Responsibility Academic Dean Version UO SWSP2033.V1 1 Unit Outline: SWSP2033 Social Work Theory and Practice (Individuals, Children and Families) V1.0 (10/08/2021) 1. Unit Description This unit explores the complexity of practice faced by social workers engaged in individual and family work with the aim to work towards effective outcomes for their individual and social wellbeing, and life chances. In this course you will harness your critical social work skills and explore ethical dilemmas, cultural identity, power and gender analysis when working with individuals and families. You will investigate the application of Anti-Oppressive theory, with a strengths-based practice framework when working in different fields of practice, with child protection forming the main practical focus. Students are invited to engage in critical personal reflection of their understanding of family, challenge the construction of what family means and explore the changing social, cultural, political and historical context in which practice decisions are made. 2. Unit Information Unit level and type 200 level core unit Credit point value 6 (out of a total of 192) Prerequisites Nil Co-requisites Nil Equivalent Units Nil Delivery modes Online Bachelor Bachelor of Social Work 3. Development of Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes 3.1 Unit Learning Outcomes On completion of this unit, students will be able to: a. Explore critical, strength-based and anti-oppressive theory to practice with individuals and families. b. Locate individual and family issues within social, cultural and political conditions c. Critically explore the values, assumptions and challenges in working with families that present with complex/ multiple issues in the community, and range of social work responses. d. Demonstrate a critical understanding of ethical challenges relating to culture, gender, age and power and strategies to work in an anti-oppressive, strengths-based manner. e. Apply practice skills, assessment skills, resource & networking skills to working with individuals and families. f. Consider the challenge of working critically within the current socio-political culture of managerialism and neo-liberalism. 2 Unit Outline: SWSP2033 Social Work Theory and Practice (Individuals, Children and Families) V1 (20/08/2021) 3.2 Course Learning Outcomes This unit, SWSP2033, 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 1.2 Manage ethical dilemmas and issues arising in practice Professionalism 2.1 Represent the social work profession with integrity and professionalism 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, contribute to the professional development of others 3 Unit Outline: SWSP2033 Social Work Theory and Practice (Individuals, Children and Families) V1 (20/08/2021) 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 knowledge 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, some of which will be online, including: a) Lectures and critical discussion b) Tutorials and skill development activities c) Online pre-learning activities d) Online post-learning Depending on the delivery mode, this unit’s content is delivered to students via • A weekly 3 hour learning session [On Campus]. One hour will be didactive material delivered in lecture format. Two hours will be interactive class time, for discussion of the lecture, 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://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: SWSP2033 Social Work Theory and Practice (Individuals, Children and Families) V1 (20/08/2021) 6. Weekly Schedule Week Topic Assessments 1. Overview of unit and assessment I. Context What is Family? Engaging people across social, cultural, historical and political challenges Case notes 2. II. Casework with families Ethics and empathy when engaging individuals and families Ethics Confidentiality 3. First Nations Australians Cultural sensitivity 4. Assessment and advocacy skills Assessment 5. Anti-oppressive and strength-based approaches: narrative and solution focused Goal setting 6. III. Family issues Engaging children and infants: child development, family life cycle, attachment theory Assessment 1 due 7. Break Week: no classes 8. Child protection, legislation and statutory contexts Legislation 9. Youth justice, engaging young people: LGBTQI+ Anti- discriminatory 10. Diversity and cultural sensitivity Cultural sensitivity 11. Loss, grief and trauma Assessment 2 due 12. Including older family members or members who have a disability 13. Self-care and supervision 5 Unit Outline: SWSP2033 Social Work Theory and Practice (Individuals