SOCWORK 102A/B : He Tangata: People in Context

Education and Social Work

2024 Semester One (1243) / Semester Two (1245) (30 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Te ao Māori, ecological systems, psychological and lifespan development theories and frameworks are conceptual pillars for introducing human behaviour and experiences across the life course and the complex relationships between individuals and their social environments. Multi-dimensional aspects of human experience, identity and change are explored from a culturally conscientious, equity-oriented perspective.

Course Requirements

Restriction: HUMSERV 101, 102 To complete this course students must enrol in SOCWORK 102 A and B, or SOCWORK 102

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: People and Place
Capability 2: Sustainability
Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4: Critical Thinking
Capability 5: Solution Seeking
Capability 6: Communication
Capability 7: Collaboration
Capability 8: Ethics and Professionalism
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Social Work

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Articulate understandings of human development within Te Ao Māori. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.2, 7.2 and 8.2)
  2. Discuss key theories and concepts relevant to the diversity of human development and experience in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand, including a focus on Pacific knowledges. (Capability 1.4, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1 and 8.2)
  3. Explain how relationships between people and their physical, social, and cultural contexts differentially impact their wellbeing as individuals, families, and communities. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1 and 8.2)
  4. Describe a range of methods used to explore human experiences, behaviour, and development. (Capability 1.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1 and 7.2)
  5. Connect theoretical perspectives on people in context and the application of these in social work practice. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1 and 8.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Quizzes 20% Individual Coursework
Case Reports 20% Individual Coursework
Test 20% Individual Test
Final Exam 40% Individual Examination
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Quizzes
Case Reports
Test
Final Exam
To pass this course students must achieve at least 50% overall for the course. 

Workload Expectations

This course is a year-long 30 point course, divided into 15 points each semester. Students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 1 - 1.5 hours of video lectures, a 2-2.5 hour workshop, 4 hours of reviewing lecture content and readings, and 3 hours preparing for workshops per week.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

This course may be offered online (depending on University guidelines regarding COVID-19 precautions):

When in-person teaching is allowed on campus

Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including workshops to support learning in this course.

Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including workshops will not be available as recordings.

The course will not include live online events.

Attendance on campus is required for all quizzes, and the test. 

The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

When online delivery is required due to COVID-19 restrictions

Attendance is expected at scheduled online activities including Zoom workshops to support learning in this course.

The course will include live online events including Zoom workshops and these will be recorded.

Attendance on campus is not required for all quizzes and the test.

Study material will be released progressively throughout the course.

This course runs to the University semester and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.

Learning 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.

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.

Student feedback has been considered when planning for this course.

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 for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

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 course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, 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 students may be asked to submit 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. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 27/11/2023 01:19 p.m.