SOCWK102-18B (TGA)

Introduction to Social Work Theory

15 Points

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Division of Arts, Social Sciences and Law
School of Social Sciences
Social Work

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Convenor(s)

Albert Kuruvila

Albert Kuruvila
By appointment
albert.kuruvila@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Leisa Moorhouse

Leisa Moorhouse
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leisa.moorhouse@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This 15 points 100 level B semester paper provides the students with an introduction to major traditions in social work theory that inform and guide social work practice, including systems, behavioural, psychodynamic, critical, feminist, anti-oppressive and indigenous theories.
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Paper Structure

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This paper will use a combination of classroom based lectures, case study analysis, guest speakers, wānanga marae, group discussions and role play for teaching and learning. The four hours each week will normally begin with karakia and panui, followed by lecture and workshop. The lectures will explore the content of the paper through presentation and discussion. The workshops will be used for case analysis, skill development and guest lectures. This paper is supported through Moodle and students need to regularly engage with Moodle to access readings, lecture notes and submit their assignments.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • gain an introductory knowledge of systems, critical, feminist and behavioural theories
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  • gain an introductory knowledge of indigenous theories and Māori worldview relating to social work
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  • gain an introductory knowledge of motivational theory and skills in motivational interviewing
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  • gain an introductory knowledge of counselling theoretical processes, including psychodynamic theory
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  • develop an understanding of group work theory and the skills required for working with groups
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  • gain an introductory knowledge of social service organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Assessment

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The assessment of this paper is designed to determine the ability to apply concepts, and theories discussed in the paper and developing critical thinking through the essay, critical reflection and group role play and knowledge retention through quizzes.

There are five assignment tasks (refer to the table below) for this paper and the final grade is determined by the total marks received for all the five assignments. The students must attempt and submit the three compulsory assignments by the dates specified to receive a grade for this paper. Students who fail to submit the compulsory assignments and if no other provisions have been made under the policy on special considerations for missed assessment will receive an IC grade. To pass the paper, the students must obtain an overall pass mark of 50% or more.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Reading Quiz
25 Jul 2018
11:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Critical reflection on Wānanga Marae
10 Aug 2018
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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3. Essay (2000 words)
29 Aug 2018
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Hand-in: Assignment Box
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4. Theory Quiz
26 Sep 2018
11:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Group work –Role Play
11 Oct 2018
9:00 AM
20
  • Presentation: In Class
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Payne, M. (2015). Modern social work theory (4th ed.). Hampshire, UK: Palgrave Macmillan. Copies of the textbook will be available in the library as a course reserve.
The third edition (2005) of the textbook is also very useful for the paper and is available in the library.
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Recommended Readings

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The strongly recommended books listed below cover different topics of this paper. Strongly recommended books will be available in the library as course reserves.

  • Teater, B. (2014). An introduction to applying social work theories and methods (2nd Ed). Berkshire, UK: McGraw-Hill.
  • Healy, K. (2014). Social work theories in context: Creating frameworks for practice. Hampshire, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Connolly, M., & Harms, L. (2012).Social work: From theory to practice. Melbourne, Vic, Australia: Cambridge University Press.
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Other Resources

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Students are required to read relevant chapters from the textbook and other additional readings on a weekly basis before each class to prepare for the lecture and discussions. These additional weekly readings corresponding to each lecture topic will be listed on Moodle and a copy or a link to the reading sources will be available on Moodle under each lecture topic. Details of any additional recommended readings or websites will be made available on Moodle.
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Online Support

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Moodle will be used as an online learning platform for this paper. Moodle can be accessed from elearn.waikato.ac.nz. All paper related communication will be managed through Moodle. Students can contact the lecturer via email or using the message function on Moodle. Students are encouraged to use the Students Forum available on Moodle if you think that your enquiry could be useful for other students as well.

The lecture notes may not be available on Moodle before the lectures; however, students can download lecture notes from Moodle within 24 hours of the lecture. Students are advised that reading these notes is not a substitute for attending lectures and taking one’s own notes. The provision of any guest lecturer materials is at the discretion of the speaker.

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Workload

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  • The total hours for this paper are 150 hours (15 points). This paper has 40 hours of class contact time and a compulsory Wānanga Marae at a local Marae (8 hours) on Thursday 26 July
  • Successful completion of the paper will require an additional approximately 102 hours for study and assignment preparation. This means students need to spend at least eight-ten hours per week working in addition to lectures. These figures are only approximations as students vary in both the amount of effort required and the level of grades they wish to achieve
  • Students are expected to attend all lectures and workshops and actively participate in classroom and wānanga marae activities
  • Students are expected to complete the weekly required readings in order to come prepared for the class discussions and reflections.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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All SOCW coded papers
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: SOCWK101 or SOCW101

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: SOCW102

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