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There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit provides a critical overview of key theoretical perspectives informing contemporary practice models in child abuse and child protection, and a critical assessment of the Australian context of social, political and cultural contexts of practice. There is a focus on Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing and how they influence a Euro-centric child protection system. Students apply and evaluate theoretical knowledge and skills for practice with parents, children and communities with particular regard to role, purpose, assessment, decision making. The importance of a relationship-based approach is highlighted along with the exploration of ethical frameworks and how the voices of service users is integrated into practice. This unit tackles uncomfortable and contentious issues and offers an opportunity to consider disruptive elements to change the system and child protection practice.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) understand 'different ways of knowing' and the complex relationship between theories, values and broader belief systems in relation to child protection and social work; (2) understand the socio-political construction of child abuse and child protection; (3) demonstrate knowledge of the dynamic social and political context in which child protection concerns are identified and 'solutions' prioritised; (4) understand and critically analyse a range of theoretical frameworks that inform child protection practice; (5) articulate and justify the theoretical frameworks that inform a student's own practice; and (6) present a written account of practice cases which demonstrate the use of justifiable theoretical frameworks and research evidence in assessment, planning and proposed interventions in practice.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) evidence review and (2) case study assignment. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Stephan Lund
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- 30 hours
- 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.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.