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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/SOWK514/SOWK614). 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 training are able to articulate the way different forms of knowledge interface with practice at the micro, meso and macro levels.Social work research, theoretical development, social policy and practice interventions 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 with all curriculum subject areas.
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
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
360 points, including SOWK301 and SOWK308
SOWK525
SOWK471
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences Head of Department
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Domestic fee $746.00
International fee $3,038.00
* 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 .