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Engaging with Families (SCWK90059)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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This subject introduces students to family-centered practice and engaging with families across the life course. Theories of family engagement are explored in the context of contemporary social work practice. The course will have a particular emphasis on the development of practice skill.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Articulate the theoretical foundations of social work practice with families;
- Identify the key elements and logic of family systems. using a social work lens; and
- Describe the development of social work practice with families over time.
Skills
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate social work practice skills in assessment, formulation and interventions with families; and
- Critically analyse and use quantitative and qualitative practice tools to assess, engage and work with families.
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Assess and intervene with families in a diverse range of contexts; and
- Apply social work models, such as the Multi-Dimensional Framework, to assess and work with families across the life span.
Generic skills
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- Understand the development of family practice over time
- Link theory to practice
- Critically analyze texts and practices
Last updated: 31 January 2024