Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 102398

Coordinator Sharlotte Tusasiirwe Opens in new window

Description Students will integrate theory and practice in social work through the development of a work-based project related to their organisational context or area of specialisation. The project will be negotiated with an academic advisor and be underpinned by concepts of community engagement/service learning. This project will be concurrent with the field placement and will allow students to plan, undertake and report on a specific aspect of practice in the context of work.

School Social Sciences

Discipline Social Work

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Co-requisite(s) WELF 7022

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in 1792 Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate engagement in a sustained critical reading program in their chosen area;
2. Analyse and map the issues and connections between theory, research and practice in a chosen specialty;
3. Demonstrate capacity to plan and undertake a social work project;
4. Critically reflect on relationships between theory, research and practice in their area of specialisation;
5. Evaluate and present their work;
6. Show evidence of reflexive practice.

Subject Content

Advanced literature searching
Fundamentals of practitioner research
Ethics of research and professional practice
Plan, undertake and report on a specific aspect of practice in the context of work
Investigation methods and techniques related to project plans
Preparing written project reports
Preparing and presenting project
Undertaking higher order reflective practice