WS4514 - Theories for Social Work Practice
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | Discipline of Social Work & Community Welfare |
This subject further explores and critically analyses the major groupings of theories within social work practice and the historical and ideological foundations of such theories are studied and compared. Students will further extend their practice philosophy and skills within these theoretical frameworks, on a foundation of social justice principles.
Learning Outcomes
- critically examine a wide range of social work theories;
- critically examine differing implications of social work theories for practice;
- extend practice skills and decisions based on this critique;
- implement/develop practice, based on social justice principles.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
- The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
- The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.
| Prerequisites: | (WS3515 OR WS3516) and WS3503 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | WS3511 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 27-Mar-2009 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Joanne Baker. |
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| Assessment: | presentations (50%); assignments (50%). |
| External, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 27-Mar-2009 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Joanne Baker. |
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| Method of Delivery: | Printed materials |
| Assessment: | (50%); assignments (50%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 27-Mar-2009 | |
| Coordinator: | Ms Jo Mensinga |
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| Assessment: | presentations (50%); assignments (50%). |
| Mackay, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 27-Mar-2009 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Joanne Baker |
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| Assessment: | presentations (50%); assignments (50%). |
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