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Unit Overview

Description

This unit explores the position of children, young and older people in society and aims to equip students with particular social work knowledges, skills, and practice standards for working with children, young and older people in families. Students will identify policies and legislation guiding practice with families and understand the workings of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Children. Diverse perspectives and how they shape and inform human service professional assessments with children, young and older people in families are explored. By critically reflecting on the evidence base, students will develop and add to their practice approaches when working with children, young and older people in families.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationMode
Not available in 2024OnlineOnline timetabled
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 2 core unit in the Social Work major sequence
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) critically examine the place of children, young and older people in society; (2) apply a cultural lens to working with children, young and older people; (3) demonstrate critical reflection on one's own values, skills, and knowledges when working with families; (4) create a child-friendly practice approach; and (5) apply social work ethical principles to guide professional behaviour and practice.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) critical reflection; (2) case study - practical demonstration and written assessment; and (3) professional behaviour assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the professional behaviour assessment component.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
BH017 Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
and Successful completion of
48 points
Contact hours
Lectures
Tutorials
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.