SOCHLTH 700 : Health, Social Justice and Social Work
Education and Social Work
2021 Semester Two (1215) (30 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Critically examine the social dimensions of health and wellbeing (Capability 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 and 6.1)
- Analyse the professional and theoretical knowledge that underpins the identity of health social work as a distinct field of practice (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.2, 6.1 and 6.2)
- Critically evaluate the challenges, constraints and strengths of social work in health settings (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 4.2, 6.1 and 6.2)
- Analyse in depth the impact of the social determinants of health on specific populations served by health services and the potential for social work responses (Capability 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1 and 6.2)
- Explain a strategic approach to practice and/or service development in interprofessional health settings, drawing on current literature and research (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 and 6.2)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Article critique | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| Photographic assignment | 40% | Individual Coursework |
| Literature review | 50% | Individual Coursework |
| 3 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||
| Article critique | ||||||||||
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| Literature review | ||||||||||
Students must complete all components of the Assessment Tasks for this Course to the satisfaction of the examiners to gain an overall pass - students must achieve at least 50% for the course and hand in all assignments.
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 30 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect hours of 24 lectures, approximately 3 hours in opt-in online tutorials, 2-3 hours of reading and thinking about the content (weekly) and 20 hours of work on assignments.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is expected at scheduled activities to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings if possible in the room assigned to us. Recording can be arranged by negotiation with the course director otherwise. Other learning activities including drop in tutorials will be available as recordings.
The course will include live online events including optional group discussions/ opt in tutorials
The activities for the on campus course are scheduled as a block delivery.
Learning Resources
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Other Information
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Preparation for block courses will require careful reading of selected chapters and articles, all of which will be made available online through module reading lists in Canvas. You may be required to view some short videos before class.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.