Singapore University of Social Sciences

Social Work Practicum and Field Seminars

Social Work Practicum and Field Seminars (SWK304)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: To be confirmed

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Social Services

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development


Synopsis

This is a series of seminars and workshops aimed at preparing students for their social work practicum, as well as to review students’ progress during their practicum. This is the second integrative course aimed at reviewing students’ second field education experience in their Honours year. As this is the last integrative course before students graduate, they are expected to raise and discuss more complex or challenging issues in their second field placement, compared to the first integrative course SWK303. Students are also expected to reflect on their two field education experiences, make comparisons and review their learning journeys in these two different placements.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

  • Desired Learning Outcomes
  • Preparation for the Practicum
  • Nature and Scope of the Practicum
  • Knowing the Agency
  • Professional Conduct and Developmental Activities
  • Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisor
  • Roles and Responsibilities of the student
  • Casework
  • Case recording
  • Report writing
  • Self evaluation
  • Supervisor's evaluation

Learning Outcome

  • Integrate social work theories and values into field practice.
  • Compare and discuss social work practices in diverse environments.
  • Reflect and appraise values and assumptions on social work practice.
  • Examine and discuss challenges related to field education.
  • Integrate theories of social work practice related to the progress of their field education.
  • Demonstrate key skills set out in the National Social Work Competency Framework.
  • Demonstrate social work values related to cross-cultural practice.
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