WS1004:03
Understanding Professional Helping
Townsville, Cairns
Prerequisites: WS1002
20 lectures, 24 hours practicals or the equivalent in mixed mode on-campus delivery. Second semester at all campuses. First semester flexible delivery. Also offered at Mackay campus.
Staff: Ms G Galloway (Cairns campus).
This subject introduces students to the world of professional practice — its issues, concerns, dilemmas and possibilities. The principles of social justice are considered in relation to such practice and emphasis is given to work with individuals, groups and communities.
Learning Objectives:
- discuss critically the differences between professional and non-professional approaches to helping;
- outline the main roles and responsibilities associated with professional practice;
- articulate socially-just welfare practice approaches;
- describe, analyse and evaluate a “case” scenario by accessing information, assessing the situation, formulating and implementing a plan of action and evaluating what you have done.
Assessment by presentation and/or written assignment (100%).