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An advanced course, integrating social work principles, methods, theory, and practice, using group-based learning.
This course involves the advanced study of social work practice with different client systems, building on the generic framework for social work practice developed in the principles and practice course (SOWK301/614). The relationship between theory and practice is the key component in this course which will focus on the notion of integration. It is critical that students who undertake social work are able to articulate the way different forms of knowledge interface with practice at the micro, meso and macro levels of activity. Social work research and teaching practice continue to evolve in response to emergent trends and are reflected in the issues encountered in the field. Research informs practice and practice, in turn, informs teaching as the various functions within the social work enterprise become part of a cyclical response to competent practice. This course is about examining contemporary social issues encountered on placement through the lens of integration.
A demonstrated capacity to integrate a range of knowledge and principles to respond to social work issuesA demonstrated capacity to integrate knowledge from all SOWK curriculum areas with practice experiences encountered in the fieldA capacity to formulate well-reasoned responses based on well-informed, social work theory and principles in a manner that is sensitive to the human contextSkill in interpersonal reasoning and negotiating in relation to case-based materialAbility to establish and maintain purposeful and effective working relationships across human service teams, organisations, and communities.GoalsTo reinforce the importance of the theory/practice interface, and to encourage coherent linking between practicum and academic sites of learning To highlight practice awareness of, and sensitivity to, diverse client populationsTo encourage an approach to student learning based on reflective participation
Any 120 points at 300 level from the Schedule C of the BSW(Hons).
SOWK525
SOWK471
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences Head of Department
Androff, David K; Practicing rights : human rights-based approaches to social work practice ; Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016.
Beddoe, Elizabeth. , Maidment, Jane; Mapping knowledge for social work practice critical intersections ; 1st ed; Cengage Learning, 2009.
Beddoe, Liz; Challenges in professional supervision : current themes and models for practice ; Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.
Cheyne, Christine. , O'Brien, Mike, Belgrave, Michael; Social policy in Aotearoa New Zealand : a critical introduction ; 3rd ed; Oxford University Press, 2004.
Connolly, Marie , Harms, Louise, Maidment, Jane; Social work : contexts and practice ; Fourth Edition; Oxford University Press, 2017.
Maidment, Jane , Beddoe, Liz; Social policy for social work and human services in Aotearoa New Zealand : diverse perspectives ; Canterbury University Press, 2016.
Nash, Mary , Munford, Robyn., O'Donoghue, Kieran; Social work theories in action ; Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005.
New Zealand. , Rangihau, John Te Rangi-Aniwaniwa; Puao-te-ata-tu = Day break : the report of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on a Maori perspective for the Department of Social Welfare ; Govt. Print., 2001.
O'Donoghue, Kieran , Munford, Robyn; New theories for social work practice : ethical practice for working with individuals, families and communities ; Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019.
Ozanne, Elizabeth , Rose, David John; The organisational context of human services practice ; Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.
Payne, Malcolm; Modern social work theory ; 4th edition; Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.
Rubin, Allen , Babbie, Earl R; Essential research methods for social work ; Fourth edition; Cengage Learning, 2016.
There is no set text for this course. Readings for this course will be uploaded on a weekly basis. The following books are all in the library and are relevant to topics covered on the course. Digital article resources that can be accessed from the library databases will provide the most up to date literature on topics covered.
Library portalLearn Academic Integrity Guidance for Staff and Students Referencing for Social Work & Humans Services Using EndNote for referencing Writing guides for Social Work & Human Services
Domestic fee $785.00
International fee $3,500.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
Maximum enrolment is 40
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .