Demonstrates an understanding of how 4.2 Understand the role of 4. Analyses how data collection systems research knowledge informs practice (e.g. research and evaluation are used by the agency and its funding consulting published literature). in obtaining and body, in program development & generating new evaluation. Able to locate literature relevant to knowledge for practice. 5. Within the placement context practice area (evidence-informed demonstrates understanding of relevant practice). principles & methodological considerations when conducting research activities. Able to identify researchable topics/issues within practice setting. 5. Applying knowledge to 5.1 Apply social work Undertake an assessment by gathering practice knowledge to undertake and analysing information appropriate to Social work students effective assessment the person/organisation and practice demonstrate skills required and interventions, to context. to implement knowledge in respond to meeting the When appropriate, develop an practice. needs of individuals, intervention plan on assessment that groups and outlines what is being offered, communities. objectives/goals and planned outcomes, and evaluates and reviews the plan routinely. Supports people to decide what service/s they want to assist in meeting needs taking into account any limitations to their capability, voluntary/involuntary status and the choices available. Demonstrate Able to identify a range of social work Articulates and uses knowledge from understanding by using theories relevant to the practice setting. other relevant bodies of knowledge a range of specific that inform practice such as law, Critically reflects on and evaluates social work theories and sociology, anthropology, politics, practice with a particular focus on concepts, methods & history, social theory, psychology, principles of self-determination, techniques, and applies humanities and philosophy. empowerment, inclusion, equality, human critical reflective thinking rights and social justice. Articulates a personal practice to practice. framework that on contemporary theory, knowledge, methods, skills and professional values.
4.2 Understand the role of research and evaluation in obtaining and generating new knowledge for practice. Demonstrates an understanding of how research knowledge informs practice (e.g. consulting published literature). Able to locate literature relevant to practice area (evidence-informed practice). Able to identify researchable topics/issues within practice setting. 4. Analyses how data collection systems are used by the agency and its funding body, in program development & evaluation. 5. Within the placement context demonstrates understanding of relevant principles & methodological considerations when conducting research activities. 5. Applying knowledge to practice Social work students demonstrate skills required to implement knowledge in practice. 5.1 Apply social work knowledge to undertake effective assessment and interventions, to respond to meeting the needs of individuals, groups and communities. Undertake an assessment by gathering and analysing information appropriate to the person/organisation and practice context. When appropriate, develop an intervention plan on assessment that outlines what is being offered, objectives/goals and planned outcomes, and evaluates and reviews the plan routinely. Supports people to decide what service/s they want to assist in meeting needs taking into account any limitations to their capability, voluntary/involuntary status and the choices available. Demonstrate understanding by using a range of specific social work theories and concepts, methods & techniques, and applies critical reflective thinking to practice. Able to identify a range of social work theories relevant to the practice setting. Critically reflects on and evaluates practice with a particular focus on principles of self-determination, empowerment, inclusion, equality, human rights and social justice. Articulates and uses knowledge from other relevant bodies of knowledge that inform practice such as law, sociology, anthropology, politics, history, social theory, psychology, humanities and philosophy. Articulates a personal practice framework that on contemporary theory, knowledge, methods, skills and professional values.