Field education is a core component in all social work degree programs. This first placement consists of 500 hours working in a social work context and the fortnightly integration of learning seminars. In these seminars students explore issues rising in placement through the lenses of the theory/practice relationship, core social work practice knowledge, skills, and values. The seminar also provides students with the opportunities to access peer support and to consult with their field education teacher. The written assignments comprise the placement portfolio
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Social Work |
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Credit points | 12 |
Prerequisites
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24 credit points |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Margaret Spencer, margaret.spencer@sydney.edu.au |
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Tutor(s) | Aisha Akkawi, aisha.akkawi@sydney.edu.au |
Sarah Murray Heal, sarah.murrayheal@sydney.edu.au |