WS4511 - Professional Development for Social Work Practice

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

Available to BSW students.

This subject requires the student to be involved actively in seminar presentation and participation regarding issues which students, both group and individuals, have decided are important for their on-going development and practice. In particular students are required to consider the transition from social work students to professional practitioners and to reflect on previous learning and future opportunities. Distance Education students should attend either Cairns or Townsville block mode.

Learning Outcomes

• On completion of this subject students will: have a comprehensive understanding of the major issues and dilemmas facing the social work profession;
• demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on the AASW code of ethics and practice standards in relation to their own development;
• demonstrate their preparedness personally and professionally for entry into practice.

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:	WS3503 and WS4514
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	WS4511

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 07-Jul-2011
Face to face teaching 13-Jul-2011 to 17-Jul-2011 (Five Day on-campus workshop)
Coordinator:	Dr Susan Gair
Contact hours:	40 hours workshops/Seminars - Block workshop 14-18th July - DE students may attend Townsville or Cairns.
Assessment:	presentations (50%); assignments (50%).
Cairns, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 07-Jul-2011
Face to face teaching 13-Jul-2011 to 17-Jul-2011 (5 day block workshop)
Coordinator:	Ms Beth Tinning
Contact hours:	40 hours workshops/Seminars - Block Workshop 14 -18th July - DE Students may attend Townsville or Cairns
Assessment:	presentations (50%); assignments (50%).
Mackay, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 07-Jul-2011
Face to face teaching 13-Jul-2011 to 17-Jul-2011 (Five Day Block Workshop)
Coordinator:	Dr Susan Gair
Contact hours:	40 hours workshops/Seminars - Block Workshop 14 -18th July
Assessment:	presentations (50%); assignments (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.