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SOWK12008 Theories of Change for Professional Practice I
Theories of Change for Professional Practice I
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General Information

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

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

SOWK11015 Professional Communication in Human Services

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Offerings For Term 1 - 2026

Online

Attendance Requirements

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Class and Assessment Overview

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Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student evaluation

Feedback

Most students indicate they are highly satisfied with all aspects of the unit.

Recommendation

The unit coordinator will continue to explore ways of helping students make connections between theory and practice.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator

Feedback

Students who attend the Zoom sessions indicate the sessions facilitate their learning and application of theory to practice. However, there is minimal student attendance at Zoom sessions and participation in unit forums.

Recommendation

The unit coordinator will explore ideas for increasing student engagement with weekly unit content and their peers.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes

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Textbooks and Resources

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Academic Integrity Statement

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