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WS2510 - Interpersonal Practice
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
This subject is an introduction to the skills and framework of interpersonal practice
and communication in human services work. The subject introduces students to fundamental
skills used to work with people and communities. These include the skills of reflective,
empathic listening, exploring issues of concern and working in partnership towards
change. Interpersonal skills are seen as part of professional, accountable practice
and as such, influenced by the knowledge base of human services practice. In this
subject, students are required to become familiar with one particular theory, counter-oppressive
practice, and to reflect on how this particular theory influences the way listening
occurs, questions are asked and interpersonal communication is used as a tool for
practice.
Learning Outcomes
- work independently and/or in teams to creatively, collaboratively and effectively
use audio-visual and online technologies to demonstrate appropriate interpersonal
skills;
- demonstrate skills in the use of self and attending behaviours including empathy,
warmth, respect, openness and genuineness;
- demonstrate skills in using a range of micro-skills of interpersonal communication
and helping, including engaging and building rapport, reflective listening, identifying
and reflecting feeling, questioning, paraphrasing;
- articulate importance of race, ethnicity, culture on the development of empathic relationships
in social welfare practice and the ability to demonstrate sensitivity to these issues;
- apply theoretical lens(es) in the use of interpersonal skills;
- utilise knowledge of Indigenous frameworks of helping to extend the responsiveness
and sensitivity of social welfare interventions.
Subject Assessment
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration
1 - (40%) - Group & Individual
- The student conduct (and record) a skills interview and then reflect on their level
of skill develop in their written piece along with a broader reflection section that
reflects on the skills development across the duration of the subject - (50%) - Group & Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration
2 - (10%) - Group.
Assumed Knowledge:
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To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points
(four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
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Prerequisites: |
WS1006 or 12 credit points of level 1 study at tertiary level |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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WS2019 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 1,
Mixed attendance
|
Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Face to face teaching
09-Apr-2021 to 11-Apr-2021
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Coordinator: |
Dr Hyacinth Udah |
Lecturer:
|
Dr Ann Carrington. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 28 hours workshops
- 9 hours online collaboration sessions
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Mixed attendance
|
Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Face to face teaching
09-Apr-2021 to 11-Apr-2021
|
Coordinator: |
Dr Ann Carrington |
Lecturers:
|
Dr Ann Carrington, Dr Hyacinth Udah. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 28 hours workshops
- 9 hours online collaboration sessions
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.