Overview
In this unit you will be offered a range of learning opportunities to engage with key theories that have informed professional social work practice. This unit presents both structural and personal theories, and how these can be integrated for professional practice, such as working with change and complexity. Structural theories include post modernism, critical theory and ecological perspectives; personal theories include psychological approaches, humanism, grief, loss and trauma-informed practice. This unit also explores change models and how these inform the development of assessment and intervenion strategies. You will engage in the process of critical reflection and exploring your values and beliefs, in order to develop an emerging ethical theoretical framework for your professional social work practice.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
SOWK11015 Professional Communication in Human Services
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Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
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Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
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- Identify theoretical perspectives that have informed the professional practice of social work
- Analyse theoretical perspectives and apply to social work practice contexts
- Integrate social work theories with your emerging professional practice frameworks
- Appraise and critically reflect on feedback drawn from your experiences in professional learning contexts.
This unit addresses components of Practice Standard Objectives (2003): 1,2,3 and 6
These suggested amendments are in line with the ASWEAS (2020) and anticipate the further changes needed for the 2022 re-accreditation process for the existing BSW.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 50% | ||||
| 2 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 50% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 50% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Modern Social Work Theory
Edition: 5th (2020)
Authors: Malcolm Payne
Bloomsbury
ISBN: 9781352011081
Binding: eBook
Additional Textbook Information
The prescribed textbook can be accessed online at the CQUniversity Library website. Access may be limited. If you would prefer your own copy, purchase either paper or eBook versions at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
m.chesham@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Social Work Theory and Practice: Knowledge Base of Social Work
Chapter
Textbook Payne, M. (2020) Modern Social Work Theory 5th Edition, Macmillan. Chapters 1
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Events and Submissions/Topic
- Take some time to carefully read the unit profile, including the assessment tasks, and orientate yourself to the unit Moodle site, beginning with the welcome video.
- There are twelve study modules with recorded lectures, readings and resources on the topic. The welcome video discusses ways students can engage with the modules during the term and for assessment completion.
- Weekly zoom sessions will facilitate student engagement with that week's study topic. Attendance is optional.
- It is highly recommended that students attend the Assessment zoom sessions.
- A schedule of zoom sessions is located in the Virtual Classes tile on the unit Moodle site.
Module/Topic
The Practice of Social Work
This week explores where social workers practice, who they practice with, what issues they work with and how context informs social workers' theories, methods and interventions for practice,
Chapter
Textbook Payne, M. (2020) Modern Social Work Theory 5th Edition, Macmillan.
Chapters 2 & 3
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Systems Theory and Bio-Psychological-Social-Spiritual (SPSS) Framework
This week we look at the Systems Approach in Social Work, Ecosystems Perspective, BPSS Framework; and Focus on Spirituality.
Chapter
Textbook Payne, M. (2020) Modern Social Work Theory 5th Edition, Macmillan.
Chapter 9
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Psychodynamic Theory and Attachment Theory
This week we examine the basic ideas of Psychodynamic Theory; treatment in classical psychoanalysis, classical attachment theory and new developments in attachment.
Chapter
Textbook Payne, M. (2020) Modern Social Work Theory 5th Edition, Macmillan.
Chapters 4 & 5
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Person-centred Practice
This week we explore the origins of person-centred practice - examining humanism and existentialism. Person-centred practice has been an essential aspect of social work. The lecture focuses on the work of Carl Rogers and how his therapeutic approach and ideas have influenced social work practice.
Chapter
Textbook Payne, M. (2020) Modern Social Work Theory 5th Edition, Macmillan.
Chapter 13
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Problem Solving and Task Centred Theories and Practice Approaches
This week we explore the development of problem-solving, including its origins and basic principles. We will also examine the critiques of the problem-solving model.
Task centred model will be examined as it came out of the critique about the psychodynamic approach and, more specifically, problem-solving. The task-centred model will be outlined in some detail.
Chapter
Textbook Payne, M. (2020) Modern Social Work Theory 5th Edition, Macmillan.
Chapter 6
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Crisis Intervention and Trauma-informed Practice
This week we look at the development of Crisis Intervention. The focus recently on trauma-informed practice has been an important development in reframing social work practice when working with people who have experienced trauma.
Chapter
Textbook Payne, M. (2020) Modern Social Work Theory 5th Edition, Macmillan.
Chapter 6
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Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches
This week we begin with exploring classical learning theory and how that forms the basis of these approaches. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) has become the main form of intervention when working with people with mental health issues. Other developments in this space such Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Chapter
Textbook Payne, M. (2020) Modern Social Work Theory 5th Edition, Macmillan.
Chapter 7
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
This week we explore the origins of MI in the practice fields of addiction and substance misuse. MI has now been adapted for a variety of practice settings. The basic principles are outlined.
Chapter
Textbook Payne, M. (2020) Modern Social Work Theory 5th Edition, Macmillan.
Chapter 8
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Strengths Perspective & Solution Focussed
This week we explore the development of strengths perspective and solutions focussed therapy. The authors of this approach argued that this was a major 'disruption' to how traditional social workers saw clients and how they worked with them. the focus was a move from 'deficiencies' to 'strengths'.
Chapter
Textbook Payne, M. (2020) Modern Social Work Theory 5th Edition, Macmillan.
Chapter 11
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Narrative practice
This module focuses on narrative practice developed by Michael White and David Epston. The study materials highlight the postmodern influences on the unique way narrative theory understands problems and people's relationships with problems and power constructs. It aims to increase people's agency in the storying of identity.
Chapter
Textbook Payne, M. (2020) Modern Social Work Theory 5th Edition, Macmillan.
Chapter 12
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Revision week.
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1 Written Assessment
Aim
The aim of this assessment is for you to explore the relationship between theory and social work practice, that is, why and how theory informs practice. Harms and Connolly (2019) observe that social workers draw on various theoretical perspectives to inform their practice and understand the diverse settings in which they work. In this assessment, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of theory and examine its relationship to social work practice.
Instructions
You are writing an academic essay on social work theory and practice; you are required to examine why theories are used in social work practice and how they inform social work interventions.
In your essay, you are to choose two theories covered in weeks 3 -11: systems theory, psychodynamic and attachment theory, person-centred, problem-solving and task-centred, crisis intervention and trauma-informed practice, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, strengths and solution focused and or narrative practice.
For each theory, your paper should include the following:
· A description of the theory's core tenets, including its origin, purpose and how it informs social work intervention.
· A discussion of the theory's relevance and suitability to social work values and practice.
· A summary of the theory's critiques that identify a limitation and strength and how this knowledge can inform its use in social work practice. For instance, is the theory widely used or contradicted for a particular practice area, and why?
· Evaluate the theory's capacity to respond appropriately to diverse service users and practice contexts.
Word Limit
1800 words
You must remain within 10% of the word limit. The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the conclusion's last word. It excludes the cover page and reference list. It includes in-text references and direct quotations.
Penalties will apply for late submissions as per CQUniversity's late submission procedure.
Literature and references
Use at least ten contemporary references (<10 years) to support your discussion in this assessment. You may also use seminal scholarly literature where relevant. Suitable references include peer-reviewed journal articles, textbooks, and credible websites. When sourcing information, consider the five elements of a quality reference: currency, authority, relevance, objectivity, and coverage. Grey literature from the internet must be from reputable websites such as government, university, or peak national bodies, such as the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Requirements
· Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 1.5 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).
· Include a title page including details of the unit code and name, unit coordinator, assessment number and word count.
· Include page numbers on each page in a footer.
· Write in the third-person perspective.
· Use formal academic language.
· Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.
· The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion. The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text references and direct quotations.
Resources
· You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (e.g. journal articles, books) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your sources are essential.
· We recommend you access your discipline-specific library guide: the Nursing and Midwifery Guide; Social Work and Community Services Guide.
· We recommend you use EndNote to manage your citations and reference list. More information on how to use EndNote is available on the CQUniversity Library website.
· For information on academic communication, please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources, including information for students with English as a second language.
· Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.
Submission
Submit your assessment in Microsoft Word via the assessment submission area on the unit Moodle site.
References
Harms, L., & Connolly, M. (2019). Social work: from theory to practice. Cambridge University Press, Australia.
Week 6 Friday (21 Apr 2023) 11:55 pm AEST
Submission via Moodle
Week 8 Friday (5 May 2023)
Feedback via Moodle
| Criteria | HD 84.5-100% | D 74.5 – 84.49% | C 64.50-74.49% | P 49.50-64.49% | F <49.5% | MARKS |
| Demonstrates understanding of the core tenets of two theories for social work practice (10%) | Excellent multifaceted understanding of the core tenets of two theories. | Very good understanding of the core tenets of two theories. | Good understanding of the core tenets of two theories. | Basic understanding of the core tenets of two theories and a superficial or partial explanation. | Inadequate or incorrect understanding of the core tenets of two theories. | ............./10 |
| Analyses the relevance and suitability of the two chosen theories to social work values and practice. (10%) | Excellent analysis showing links between theory and professional values and practice | Very good analysis showing links between theory and professional values and practice | Good level of analysis showing links between theory and professional values and practice | Basic analysis showing some links between theory and professional values and practice. | Inadequate and/or poor analysis of the links between theory and professional values and practice. | ............./10 |
| Identifies the key critiques of the chosen theories and discusses how this knowledge can inform social practice. (10%) | Advanced critique of the strengths and limitations of the chosen theories for social work practice. | Well-developed critique of the strengths and limitations of the chosen theories for social work practice. | Sound critique of the strengths and limitations of the chosen theories for social work practice. | Basic and/or partial critique of the strengths and limitations of the chosen theories for social work practice. | Inadequate and/or poor critique of the two chosen theories for social work practice. | ............./10 |
| Evaluates the chosen theories' capacity to appropriately respond to diverse service users and practice contexts. (10%) | Comprehensive evaluation of the capacity of chosen theories to respond to diverse communities and contexts. | Well-developed evaluation of the chosen theories' capacity to respond to diverse communities and contexts. | Sound evaluation of the chosen theories' capacity to respond to diverse communities and contexts. | Basic evaluation of the chosen theories to respond to diverse communities and contexts. | Inadequate and/or poor evaluation of the chosen theories' capacity to respond to diverse communities and contexts. | …………/10 |
| Use of literature, including coverage of relevant information and interpretation and synthesis of information (5%) | Comprehensive range of relevant literature from scholarly sources has been evaluated and synthesised, substantially supporting the arguments. | An extensive range of relevant literature from scholarly sources has been synthesised to support the arguments. | Literature from scholarly sources has been summarised and incorporated, supporting key points. | Literature from a range of sources, some of which are not credible or relevant, have been referred to in the essay. | Literature from sources, most of which are not credible or relevant and are tenuously related to the topic. | ............./5 |
| Written communication within the word limit, showing correct grammar and spelling and accuracy of APA referencing style. (5%) | Outstanding level of written communication. The APA referencing conventions have been applied accurately and consistently in both in-text referencing and reference lists. | Very good written communication. In both in-text referencing and the reference list, APA referencing conventions have been used accurately and consistently with minimal mistakes. | Good written communication. APA referencing conventions in both in-text referencing and the reference list have been used with some mistakes | Adequate written communication. Attempts were made to adhere to APA referencing conventions in both in-text referencing and the reference list, but with errors and inconsistencies. | Poor standard of written communication. Adherence to APA referencing conventions in both in-text referencing and the reference list is minimal. | ............./5 |
| Total Marks/Percentage | .........../50 |
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Identify theoretical perspectives that have informed the professional practice of social work
- Analyse theoretical perspectives and apply to social work practice contexts
- Integrate social work theories with your emerging professional practice frameworks
- Appraise and critically reflect on feedback drawn from your experiences in professional learning contexts.
2 Presentation and Written Assessment
Aim
The aim of this assessment is to demonstrate your ability to integrate theory and practice. Social work draws on a range of theories to explain and describe diverse human experiences and effect social change. You will analyse two theories/models and apply them to a case study to build your knowledge of how theory informs social work practice.
Instructions
You will be provided with a case study under the Assessment tile on the unit Moodle site to demonstrate your ability to apply theory to practice. The case study will outline the service user/client’s presenting circumstances and background information. In a 10-minute PowerPoint presentation, you are to choose two theories/approaches you consider the most appropriate to understanding and responding to the case study as a social worker. In this assessment, position yourself as a social work student in training (SWIT) delivering a presentation to a group of peers.
Your PowerPoint presentation should:
1. Provide an overview of the theories/models chosen.
2. Explain why the chosen theories/models are the most appropriate to this case study.
3. Discuss how you would apply these theories/models in working with the service user/client. (How does the theory help you to explain and respond to the situation?) Provide examples of applying the chosen theories to the case study.
4. Discuss and compare the challenges in using the theories/models in the case study and practice.
5. Examine the importance of the chosen theories/models to you and how this might influence your developing social work identity and professional practice framework. Identify the strategies you will utilise to consider the suitability of various theoretical perspectives to diverse service user and social work practice contexts.
Presentation
The presentation will be 10 minutes in length. Like essay word counts, penalties for going under and over 10% of the allocated time will be applied.
An engaging presentation will discuss the key points rather than just reading from the PowerPoint slides.
The PowerPoint should be referenced, and a reference list slide should be included.
In the submission area on Moodle, submit a title page that includes a link to the media file of your PowerPoint presentation and a copy of the PowerPoint.
The presentation can be recorded in PowerPoint.
A workshop and resources will be provided on the unit Moodle site for developing, delivering and submitting a PowerPoint presentation.
Literature and references
Use at least ten contemporary references (<10 years) in this assessment to support your discussion. You may also use seminal scholarly literature where relevant. Suitable references include peer-reviewed journal articles, textbooks, and credible websites. When sourcing information, consider the five elements of a quality reference: currency, authority, relevance, objectivity, and coverage. Grey literature from the internet must be from reputable websites such as government, university, or peak national bodies, such as the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Requirements
· PowerPoint Presentation will be 10 minutes in length. You are positioned as a social work student in training presenting to their peers. Be aware of your voice and the pace of the podcast. Practice the presentation and time yourself before submitting it on Moodle. References used in the presentation need to be added to the references slide on the PowerPoint. The presentation can be recorded in PowerPoint.
· Additional resources on designing, delivering and submitting a PowerPoint presentation will be provided on the unit Moodle site.
· Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.
Resources
· You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (e.g. journal articles, books) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your sources are important.
· We recommend you access your discipline-specific library guide: the Social Work and Community Services Guide.
· For information on academic communication, please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources, including information for students with English as a second language.
· Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.
Submission
Submit your cover sheet with the embedded video link of your presentation and your PowerPoint via the submission area on the unit Moodle site.
Week 12 Friday (2 June 2023) 11:55 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (16 June 2023)
| Key Criteria | HD 84.5-100% | D 74.5 – 84.49% | C 64.50-74.49% | P 49.50-64.49% | F <49.5% | MARKS |
| Demonstrates understanding of the core tenets of two theories for social work practice (10%) | Excellent multifaceted understanding of the core tenets of two theories. | Very good understanding of the core tenets of two theories. | Good understanding of the core tenets of two theories. | Basic understanding of the core tenets of two theories, but a superficial or partial explanation. | Inadequate or incorrect understanding of the core tenets of two theories. | ............./10 |
| Justifies and evaluates the use of the chosen theories in understanding and providing a social work response to the case scenario. (10%) | Comprehensive justification and evaluation of the use of the chosen theories in providing a social work response. | Well-developed justification and evaluation of the use of the chosen theories in providing a social work response. | Sound justification and evaluation of the use of the chosen theories in providing a social work response. | Basic justification and evaluation of the use of the chosen theories in providing a social work response. | Poor or unsubstantiated justification and evaluation of the use of the chosen theories in providing a social work response. | ............./10 |
| Using examples demonstrates the social work application of the theoretical approaches to the case scenario. (10%) | Advanced application of the theoretical approaches to the case scenario. | Very good application of the theoretical approaches to the case scenario. | Good application of the theoretical approaches to the case scenario. | Basic application of some aspects of the theoretical approaches to the case scenario. | Inadequate or incorrect application of the theoretical approaches to the case scenario. | ............./10 |
| Critically reflects on the interrelationship between theory, emerging social work identity, and professional practice framework. (10%) | Advanced critical reflection. | Very good level of critical reflection. | Good critical reflection. | Basic critical reflection. | Limited demonstration of critical reflection. | ............./10 |
| Use of literature, including coverage of relevant information and interpretation and synthesis of information (5%) | A comprehensive range of relevant literature from scholarly sources has been evaluated and synthesised, substantially supporting the arguments. | An extensive range of relevant literature from scholarly sources has been synthesised to support the arguments. | Literature from scholarly sources has been summarised and incorporated, supporting key points. | Literature from a range of sources, some of which are not credible or relevant, have been referred to in the essay. | Literature from sources, most of which are not credible or relevant and are tenuously related to the topic. | ............./5 |
| An engaging and technically well-presented PowerPoint presentation within the time limit showing correct grammar and spelling and accuracy of APA referencing style. (5%) | Innovative and engaging PowerPoint presentation within the time limit and grammar, spelling and referencing conventions. | Creative and engaging PowerPoint presentation within the time limit and grammar, spelling and referencing conventions. | Engaging PowerPoint presentation within the time limit with minimal grammar, spelling and referencing errors. | Basic PowerPoint presentation within the time limit with mostly accurate grammar, spelling and referencing. | Poor PowerPoint presentation, not within the time limit, with spelling and grammar errors and inadequate or incorrect referencing. | ............./5 |
| Total Marks | .........../50 |
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Analyse theoretical perspectives and apply to social work practice contexts
- Integrate social work theories with your emerging professional practice frameworks
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