School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Theory and Practice for Child Protection
  • Unit Code

    SWK2010
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit introduces students to the theory and practice of child protection in Australia. Students will develop their knowledge of various theories of child abuse and neglect and their applications in practice. Psychological, sociological, multidimensional and specialised theories and practices relevant to specific categories of child maltreatment will be examined.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse various explanatory theories of child abuse and neglect and how these shape practice.
  2. Demonstrate skills in interprofessional collaboration and communication.
  3. Design interventions using case scenarios.
  4. Understand contemporary approaches to intervention with children at risk of child abuse and neglect.

Unit Content

  1. Assessment, case planning and intervention in child protection.
  2. Contemporary approaches to practice with children and families.
  3. Explanations of the effects on victims of different types of maltreatment.
  4. Psychological theories of child abuse and neglect.
  5. Sociological theories of child abuse and neglect.
  6. Use of power and authority in child protection.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and tutorials. Guest speakers from the field of child protection and prevention.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Research PaperResearch paper30%
TestShort answer on line test30%
Case StudyCase study group work40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
Research PaperResearch paper30%
TestShort answer on line test30%
Case StudyCase study group work40%

Text References

  • ^ There is no set textbook for this unit. A series of readings are available electronically through e-reserve.

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Theory and Practice for Child Protection
  • Unit Code

    SWK2010
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit introduces students to the theory and practice of child protection in Australia. Students will develop their knowledge of various theories of child abuse and neglect and their applications in practice. Psychological, sociological, multidimensional and specialised theories and practices relevant to specific categories of child maltreatment will be examined.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse various explanatory theories of child abuse and neglect and how these shape practice.
  2. Demonstrate skills in interprofessional collaboration and communication.
  3. Design interventions using case scenarios.
  4. Understand contemporary approaches to intervention with children at risk of child abuse and neglect.

Unit Content

  1. Assessment, case planning and intervention in child protection.
  2. Contemporary approaches to practice with children and families.
  3. Explanations of the effects on victims of different types of maltreatment.
  4. Psychological theories of child abuse and neglect.
  5. Sociological theories of child abuse and neglect.
  6. Use of power and authority in child protection.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and tutorials. Guest speakers from the field of child protection and prevention.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAssignment60%
Case StudyCase study 40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAssignment60%
Case StudyCase study40%

Text References

  • ^ There is no set textbook for this unit. A series of readings are available electronically through e-reserve.

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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