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Units SCWK3007 Semester 1 2022 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

SCWK3007: Issue Based Learning Unit 2

Overview

The title and content of the unit will be selected from the following: Illness, inequality and intervention; Social justice, social citizenship and social work; Caring and citizenship: the case of disability; Families, children and young people; Drugs and alcohol; the social work response.

Details

Academic unit	Social Work
Unit code	SCWK3007
Unit name	Issue Based Learning Unit 2
Session, year ?	Semester 1, 2022
Attendance mode	Normal day
Location	Remote
Credit points	8

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	96 credit points including (KOCR2600 or KOCR2603 or SCWK2009) and SCPL2601 and (SCWK2006 or SCLG2602 or SCLG3701) and ((two of SCWK2004 or SCWK2005 or SCWK2007 or SCWK2008) or (12 credit points at 2000 level in Psychology or Psychological Sciences) or (12 credit points at 2000 level in Diversity Studies))
Corequisites ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff and contact details

Coordinator	Jioji Ravulo, jioji.ravulo@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Jioji Jovesa Ravulo , jioji.ravulo@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Assignment 3: Poverty related policy briefing paper Policy brief related to poverty.	50%	STUVAC Due date: 01 Jun 2022 at 23:59 Closing date: 15 Jun 2022	3500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Assignment 1: In-class exam RE & CC Closed-book in-class exam held during the Tutorial period in Week 7.	30%	Week 07 Due date: 06 Apr 2022 at 15:00 Closing date: 20 Apr 2022	1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assignment 2: Development of a plan for the policy briefing paper Outline of proposed Policy Briefing Paper to be submitted via Turnitin.	20%	Week 09 Due date: 27 Apr 2022 at 23:59 Closing date: 11 May 2022	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ?

In class examination of key concepts: The exam questions will be based on key concepts from week 1 to week 5, inclusive. The best preparation for this exam is to attend all lectures and tutorials and engage with the required readings. Students will be asked to write responses to five out of 6 short answer questions.
Development of a plan for the policy briefing paper: The policy briefing paper plan should be an informative summary of your research.
Final assignment - poverty related policy briefing paper: You are required to write a briefing paper related to promoting social justice in relation to poverty in one of the broad areas provided. The objective of a policy briefing paper is to provide a clear, concise and engaging account of the issues under consideration, the scope and dimensions of the issue, the current policy situation and impact of policies and recommendations for action.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Special consideration

If you experience short-term circumstances beyond your control, such as illness, injury or misadventure or if you have essential commitments which impact your preparation or performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic honesty, academic dishonesty, and the resources available to all students.

The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic dishonesty or plagiarism seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of dishonesty, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 02	Social Policy is Social Work (first week of lectures & tutorials)	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 03	Social Policy for Social Change	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 04	Framing Debates of Poverty and Inequality	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 05	Organising Social Support - Human Services in Australia	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 06	Social Justice and the Income Support System	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 07	Understanding Human Rights and Social Work	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 08	Policy Briefing Paper Workshop	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 09	Making a Difference in Community Work and Activism	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 10	Social Inclusion and Social Exclusion	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 11	Social Policy and First Nations People	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 12	Social Inclusion and Young People	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 13	Global Social Justice (last week of lectures & tutorials)	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 8 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 160-200 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University’s graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Identify and describe the meanings of social work and social policy from social justice perspectives
LO2. Outline and examine key historical and contemporary debates in social work and social policy
LO3. Examine a range of theoretical perspectives in social work and social policy and the implications for intervention
LO4. Demonstrate a capacity for critical thinking, research and writing in relation to contested conceptualisations of well-being and poverty
LO5. Understand the social, political, economic and legal contexts of social work in detail in one specific social policy area
LO6. Identify and develop skills in working individually and in small groups
LO7. Demonstrate a capacity to describe and reflect on learning processes.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
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Closing the loop

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If you are undertaking professional experience/field education placement as part of your enrolment in this unit of study, please assess your specific needs and requirements for the safe and successful completion of an external placement within a host organisation. You will be given the opportunity to disclose any health issues that have a work health and safety significance before arranging a placement so that your safety, and the safety of others, can be properly assessed. The Professional Experience Coordinator/Field Education Manager will work to ensure that the workplace assignment to you is appropriate for your needs and requirements. If you are experiencing disability, and require reasonable adjustments to be arranged, please contact Disability Services as early as possible prior to commencing the internship. Please note, in all cases, and for the purpose of organising reasonable adjustments, only the impact and not the nature, of your disability will be disclosed to the host organisation.

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