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SCWK4002: Integrative Studies 402

This is the final unit of study in the Bachelor of Social Work program and is of three weeks' duration. Through processes of critical reflection, students have an opportunity to look back on and consolidate knowledge and skills developed over the four years of the Bachelor of Social Work degree.

Details

Academic unit Social Work
Unit code SCWK4002
Unit name Integrative Studies 402
Session, year
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Intensive July, 2020
Attendance mode Block mode
Location Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Credit points 6

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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SCWK4003 and SCWK4005
Corequisites
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SCWK4004 and (SCWK4006 OR SCWK4007)
Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff and contact details

Coordinator Amanda Howard, amanda.howard@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Amanda Howard , amanda.howard@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Mareese Terare , mareese.terare@sydney.edu.au
Dara Sampson, dara.sampson@sydney.edu.au
Pam Joseph, pam.joseph@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Manuscript for publication
n/a
50% Mid-semester break
Due date: 17 Jul 2020 at 23:59

Closing date: 07 Aug 2020
3000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Pechakucha Recorded Presentation
Presentation with slides
50% Mid-semester break
Due date: 06 Jul 2020 at 23:59

Closing date: 30 Jul 2020
1500 words equivalent Presentation
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

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 integrity 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 integrity breaches seriously.

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

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks Work through course modules as relevant. Refine and research topic. Research and Develop Pechakucha and Journal Article. Individual study (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 01 Intro and Overview Forming Action Learning Groups Course Aims and Assessments Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Action Learning Groups/Communities of Practice Optional small group learning discussion each week Weeks 1-4 Workshop (1.5 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4
Week 02 Action Learning Groups/Communities of Practice Optional small group learning discussion each week Weeks 1-4 Workshop (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Progress Consultation with your Tutor Book in at least one individual consultation in Week 2 of the Course One-to-one tuition (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 03 Action Learning Groups/Communities of Practice Optional small group learning discussion each week Weeks 1-4 Workshop (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 04 Action Learning Groups/Communities of Practice Optional small group learning discussion each week Weeks 1-4 Workshop (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4

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 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Readings and Resources provided on Canvas

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.

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

  • LO1. demonstrate the ability to reflect systematically and critically on the theoretical and personal underpinnings of practice
  • LO2. demonstrate an understanding of, and the ability to articulate, the contribution of social work and social policy in working towards social justice
  • LO3. demonstrate an understanding of a social work professional identity that encompasses knowledge, skills and ethical practice
  • LO4. demonstrate an understanding of the importance of continuing learning in the field of social work practice

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
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9
Unit was re designed in 2019. Minor changes including more on line modules from feedback

Site visit guidelines

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.

Work, health and safety

This course in offered online in 2020

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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