Complexity in Practice

Course aim

To develop the capacity to analyse complex practice situations and establish evidence-based intervention strategies in social work.

Course content

Concept of complexity; defining complexity in social work; multi-faceted assessment; evidence-based practice theories; intervention planning and implementation; case management; managing challenging behaviours; ethical and practice dilemmas.

Textbook(s)

Adams, R, Dominelli, L et al 2009, Practising social work in a complex world, Palgrave Macmillan, New York

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
WELF 3021	Advanced Practice in Social Work
WELF 3007	Contemporary Practice Approaches

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
Workshop	7 hours x 2 days
External (Online)	N/A x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, WHYALLA, ONLINE
Workshop	7 hours x 2 days
External (Online)	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

e-portfolio, Research proposal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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