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Unit of Study SWRK5001 - Social Work Foundations for Practice (2023)

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

discuss the core knowledge and values of the social work profession

explain how social workers respond to ethical issues and dilemmas

critically evaluate different social work theories and models

explain how evidence-based and reflective practice models can be used to inform social work practice.

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Connolly, M, Harms, L & Maidment, J, 2018, Social Work Contexts and Practice, 4th edn, Oxford University Press.
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