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UNE unit code: HSSW510B
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 0
Unit information
Develop your own practice framework and build your skills in responding to client situations with this unit.
Prepare for practice by exploring the theory and skills required for effective use of a range of evidence-based models used by social workers. You will critically examine modern approaches to intervention including systems theory, crisis intervention, narrative therapy, CBT and the solution-focused model among others.
Reflect on the underlying beliefs and assumptions, the strategies and techniques, and the goals of each approach.
Extend your critical thinking and problem-solving skills by reviewing the strengths, value, limitations and application of each approach in diverse populations and practice domains.
With opportunities for you to apply social work practice models, the unit will also help you to hone your high-level teamwork and interprofessional collaboration skills.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- critically review various intervention theories and models used by social workers and contextualise their appropriate use in diverse community and organisational settings;
- discriminate and apply in contextually appropriate ways the use of skill sets derived from the theories and models in practice situations, and critically reflect upon their suitability to the student's own practice framework;
- appraise the limitations of specific intervention theories and models with regard to clients and populations served and practice domains;
- analyse complex service user situations in case scenarios and generate solutions by drawing from appropriate intervention theories and models; and
- demonstrate high level teamwork and interprofessional collaboration skills in applying social work practice models.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Written Assignment No. Words: 2500 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 60% | All offerings | Written assignment and podcast - analysis of video No. Words: 3000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Modern Social Work Theory
ISBN: 9781352011081
Payne, M., Palgrave MacMillan 5th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Social Work Treatment: Interlocking Theoretical Approaches
ISBN: 9780190239596
Turner, F.J., Oxford 6th ed. 2017
Text refers to: All offerings
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