HSSW502 – Introduction to Social Work Practice
Module code
HSSW502
Module title
Introduction to Social Work Practice
Prescription
Students will develop beginning social work practice skills. In developing these skills students will explore their personal values, the impact of theory, culture and difference. Students will develop knowledge of a variety of theories, models and perspectives, and legislation which have impacted on the development of social work practice and will demonstrate an understanding of selected theories and models in relation to social work fields of practice.
Programmes
- HS0114
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
30
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 300
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1.Identify and demonstrate beginning social work practice skills.
2.Discuss a range of social work perspectives, theories and models
3.Explore the interrelationships between theory and practice in the social work field.
4.Describe and explain social worker roles and fields of practice. - Content
- - The nature of social work from western and indigenous perspectives
- Social work perspectives, models and theories culturally relevant to Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Maori theories and models. (including but not limited to Te Whare Tapa Wha, Te Wheke, Powhiri Poutama)
- Pasifika (including but not limited to Fonofale framework) and other indigenous theories and models.
- Traditional western and emerging social work perspectives, models and theories including (but not limited to) strengths-based, task-centred, person-centred, cognitive behavioural, attachment, ecological systems and critical theories.
- Cultural sensitivity, cultural responsiveness and bi-cultural practice models.
- Fields of social work practice including (but not limited to), family violence, mental health, disability, health, addictions, community development, corrections, child welfare, refugee and migrant settlement.
- Reflective practice
- Evidence based practice - the relationship between social science research and social work practice
- Characteristics of effective social work practitioners
- Introduction to social work practice skills including case noting and documentation
- Effective communication in a group work setting, acknowledging diversity
- Introduction to group dynamics, including Te Ao Maori - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- May include: Project-based Learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-Integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices.
Methods may include workshops and practical classes, tutorials, case-based learning, inquiry-based learning, group activities & discussion, supported online learning, e-portfolio, practice simulation. - Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple components.
Students need to provide evidence against all learning outcomes, and gain an overall mark of 50% to pass this module. - Required Textbooks
- An extended reading list will be supplied by the tutor at commencement of the course. This will be updated annually.
