WS4511 - Professional Development for Social Work Practice

Credit points:	03
Year:	2012
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:	WS5611

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 05-Jul-2012
Face to face teaching 11-Jul-2012 to 15-Jul-2012 (Five Day on-campus workshop)
Coordinator:	Dr Nonie Harris, Dr Susan Gair
Contact hours:	40 hours workshops/Seminars - Block workshop 11-15th July - DE students may attend Townsville or Cairns.
Assessment:	presentations (50%); assignments (50%).
Cairns, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 05-Jul-2012
Face to face teaching 11-Jul-2012 to 15-Jul-2012 (5 day block workshop)
Coordinator:	Ms Beth Tinning
Contact hours:	40 hours workshops/Seminars - Block Workshop 11-15th July - DE Students may attend Townsville or Cairns
Assessment:	presentations (50%); assignments (50%).
Mackay, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 05-Jul-2012
Face to face teaching 11-Jul-2012 to 15-Jul-2012 (Five Day Block Workshop)
Coordinator:	Dr Nonie Harris, Dr Susan Gair
Contact hours:	40 hours workshops/Seminars - Block Workshop 11-15th July - Mackay based workshop depends on student numbers
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.