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WS3027 - Working with Children and Families

Credit points: 3
Year: 2023
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

This subject examines the socio-political, organisational, and cultural context for working with children and families. The subject will introduce you to major theoretical perspectives, consider issues of practice in the field of child protection and family violence, demonstrate understanding of child protection law, family law and family violence legislation, and assist you to develop the skills necessary for ethical and reflective practice.

Learning Outcomes

  • critically analyse practice issues pertinent to Indigenous child welfare;
  • analyse and evaluate historical, social, legal and cultural contexts of social welfare practice with children and families;
  • demonstrate and apply knowledge and skills relevant for ethical and reflective practice with children and families;
  • demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the current issues in child and family practice and understanding of the child protection law, family law and family violence legislation.

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
  • Oral > Presentation 1 - (40%) - Individual
  • Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (30%) - Individual.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate students must have successfully completed 24 credit points of study within the current course. Master of Social Work (103804) students must have successfully completed WS5516 OR WS5517. Successful completion of 9 credit points within the Masters of Guidance and Counselling (34704). Admission to 120911- Graduate Certificate of Human Services
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
WS5027

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal
Census Date 30-Nov-2023
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 25 hours workshops
  • assessment and self-directed study
Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

Study Period 11, External
Census Date 07-Dec-2023
Coordinator: Dr Michael Dee
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 10 hours online activity
  • 15 hours online Workshops
  • assessment and self-directed study
Method of Delivery: WWW - LearnJCU

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.