James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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WS3027 - Social Welfare Practice with Children and Families
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Prerequisites: | Undergraduate students must have successfully completed 24 credit points of study within the current course. Master of Social Work (103804) students must have successfully completed WS5516 OR WS5517. Successful completion of 9 credit points within the Masters of Guidance and Counselling (34704). |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- This subject examines the socio-political, organisational and cultural context for working with children and families. The subject will introduce students to major theoretical perspectives, consider issues of practice in the field of child protection and family violence, and assist students to develop the skills necessary for ethical and reflective practice
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the current issues in child protection practice and family violence practice
- critically analyse practice issues pertinent to Indigenous child welfare
- analyse and evaluate historical, social, legal and cultural contexts of social welfare practice with children and families
- demonstrate and apply knowledge and skills relevant for ethical and reflective practice with children and families
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Case report 1 - (40%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: WS5027
Availabilities
JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 01 Dec 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 07 Nov 2022 to Friday, 17 Feb 2023 |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Wai Mun Lam |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
| Enrolment Restrictions: | Courses:
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Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Albert Kuruvila |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Albert Kuruvila |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
Study Period 11, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 08 Dec 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Nov 2022 to Friday, 10 Feb 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Hyacinth Udah |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |