Subject description
This subject explores how social workers within communities; shape, influence and change conditions for diverse communities and their unique environments. The areas of community development, social planning, community organising and advocacy are examined, with emphasis on practices that are empowering, inclusive, strengths-based and anti-oppressive. Students learn skills in building networks … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Explore and articulate the role, function and practices of a community organisation and its impacts with and on its local community/communities.
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Apply relevant theories that inform community practice to critically analyse the practices of a community organisation
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Investigate and critique anti-oppressive, inclusive, strength based and empowering community work practice.
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Research and design a community development project that will assist a community to bring about social change in economic, social, cultural and/or environmental conditions.
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Critically reflect on how theories of community practice have influenced students perception of social work practice
Assessment details
Reflective Essay
Critical Analysis
Group Presentation 20% and Individual Report 20%
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