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SCWK5005: Practice Learning 2A
This is the first part of a field education practicum of 80 days. Field Education is a core component in all social work degree programs. The 80 days of second placement comprising SCWK5005 Practice Learning 2A and SCWK5006 Practice Learning 2B and the seminars provide a forum in which to explore issues concerning the theory/practice relationship, the development of advanced social work practice knowledge, skills and values as well as opportunities for support and consultation with other students and Faculty staff.
| Code | SCWK5005 |
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| Academic unit | Social Work |
| Credit points | 12 |
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Prerequisites:
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SCWK5010 and SCWK5004 and 12 additional credit points |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a deepening knowledge of concepts central to the social work discipline and be able to apply these in your practice
- LO2. demonstrate the ability to work productively, collaboratively and openly in diverse groups and across cultural boundaries
- LO3. demonstrate an ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving to both social work theory and practice
- LO4. demonstrate an ability to communicate appropriately and effectively in a range of academic and professional settings including communicating with confidence using oral/written/digital media, communicating effectively and appropriately in both one-on-one and group interactions, being an engaged and reflective listener and collaborating and functioning as an effective team member
- LO5. demonstrate a capacity to work effectively in interdisciplinary (including interprofessional) settings
- LO6. reflect on your ethical responsibility through committing to core values of professional integrity; principles of social justice and a knowledge of AASW Practice Standards for Social Workers.
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- Semester 1b, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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