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SWK573 - Creative Ways of Working With Diverse Groups

2021

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Social Work

Unit Description

This unit provides students with a theoretical understanding of using creative therapies including art, play, dance, drama and music with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings including: Aboriginal, multicultural, disabilities, aged care and refugees. Students will gain insight into group dynamics and learn how to engage and work therapeutically in respectful and inclusive ways. The combination of Aboriginal and Western practice will provide students with an understanding of different communication styles within the cross-cultural context. The experiential component of this unit is delivered as an intensive.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Integrate and synthesize learning to work effectively in cross-cultural groups.
2.	Provide a safe therapeutic environment by applying the theories of group work.
3.	Synthesize and apply skills in counselling as a group facilitator within diverse contexts.
4.	Accommodate different communication styles within the cross-cultural context.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Reflective report (1500 words or equivalent in other media)	30%	1,2,3,4
2.	Portfolio item (2500 words or equivalent in other media)	40%	1,3,4
3.	Group Project (1500 words or equivalent in other media)	30%	1,2,3,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2021	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2021	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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