Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Arts and Humanities

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Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Social Work Theory and Practice 1: Advanced Interpersonal Skills

• Unit Code

  SWK3112

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Susan BAILEY

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Description

This unit introduces students to advanced interpersonal theories, models and skills commonly used in practice. Students begin the unit by critically reflecting on how their own cultural background influences interpersonal skills. Over the course of the semester, students will practice active listening, engagement strategies and assessment skills to facilitate working alongside people, in support of problem solving and solution focused interventions in a variety of settings.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Off-Campus students must attend the 5-day Residential at the South West campus as there is a practical skills demonstration assessment worth 40%

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 240 credit points

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SWK3111

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of professional self and an ability to practise reflectively
2. Demonstrate an ability to identify the nature, process and purpose of professional helping using micro-intervention methods.
3. Demonstrate advanced interpersonal and interactive skills in social work practice.
4. Understand the role of counselling in professional practice.
5. Understand and apply assessment skills.

Unit Content

1. Understanding of self and impact on interpersonal skills.
2. Theories informing advanced interpersonal skills.
3. Advanced active listening and interpersonal skills.
4. Engagement strategies for working with people.
5. Assessment skills using problem solving and solution- focused approaches.
6. Models for critically reflective practice.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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.

Core Reading(s)

• Mantell, A. (2009). Skills for Engagement. In A Mantell (Ed.), Social Work Skills with Adults (pp. 7–21). Exeter: Learning Matters LtD.
• Cournoyer, B. R. (2017). The social work skills workbook (8th ed.). Australia: Cengage Learning. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1063523804

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