SOAD9110 Complexities In Working With Children: Child-Centred Social Work Assessment Answer

Flinders University

College of Education, Psychology and Social Work 

TOPIC GUIDE Semester 1, 2020 

Complexities in working with children and families SOAD9110

College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

Assessment 2: Child-centred social work: Analysis and practice

Word count or equivalent: 1500 

Proportion of total marks: 40% 

Learning Outcomes to be assessed: 

LO2: Critically analyse a range of issues and interventions focusing on children and young people but also relating to birth families, carers and others in inter-professional settings LO3: Explain and evaluate the parameters of relevant state and federal legislation pertaining to the treatment of children, young people, their birth families and carers in a variety of contexts 

LO4: Apply current research, theories and practice frameworks to interventions with children and their families 

Purpose: The foundation of ethical social work practice is understanding the knowledge necessary to work with children and families. 

The aim of this assessment is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your understanding of child centred practice. You need to define child centred social work, what knowledge or theories inform this approach and what are the key debates in using this approach. 

Task Summary 

In preparation for the assessment: 

1. Review the lectures and literature in relation to child-centred practice. It is always helpful to engage in a review of literature rather than limiting yourself to allocated readings. 

1. Ensure that you are familiar with academic writing and use resources posted on FLO "Topic Central" 
2. Review the marking rubric to guide expectations for your essay which is available on FLO "Topic Central" 
3. Demonstrate that you have researched the topic using references that step beyond the recommended readings. 

Requirements for the essay: 

1. In your essay please ensure you answer the following questions consistent with academic convention. Your paper must be presented in the format outlined in the topic guide and please ensure that you use APA referencing format. This is an academic paper so please ensure your paper is written in the third person and includes an introduction and conclusion. Questions for your consideration: • What is your understanding of child-centred social work practice? • What theories inform child-centred practice? • What are the key debates identified in the literature in working in a child-centred manner? 
2. Ensure that you cite the literature and include in your reference list. Your reference list should only include references cited in the essay. Please do not use websites are these are not acceptable from an academic perspective. 
3. Submit your paper via the "General" module

The focus of this paper is demonstrating your understanding of theory and knowledge relevant for child-centred social work practice. It is an academic piece of work and therefore it is important to access and use social work literature that has been presented in this topic and beyond. Your work must be referenced as this changes your assignment from your personal opinion to a discussion that is professional and supported by evidence. The transition from a personal opinion to professional opinion occurs through the use of referencing. As a guide you should use one reference to 100-150 words that you write. With this in mind a 1500 work piece should be supported by about 10 references. This is only a guide, and this means that you can use more references if you choose depending on the complexity of your piece. The amount of evidence that you use to support your analysis is a part of your developing professional judgement and will be assessed by the markers. (Adapted from Topic Guide "Social Work Theories" (2017)

Assessment 3: 

Case Study Assessment 

Format: Pdf Document 

Word count or equivalent: 3000 Proportion of total 

marks: 60% 

Learning Outcomes to be assessed: 

LO2: Critically analyse a range of issues and interventions focusing on children and young people but also relating to birth families, carers and others in inter-professional settings LO4: Apply current research, theories and practice frameworks to interventions with children and their families 

Purpose: The foundation of ethical social work practice is understanding the social work context (working with children and families) and possessing the knowledge and skills to review and reflect on practice with children and families. The aim of this assessment is an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of social work practice with children and families by applying theory and knowledge to practice by writing an assessment of the case study focusing on Polly. This piece of work consolidates the work that you have undertaken across the semester. 

Task Summary 

1. Review the video which you have been discussing in your tutorials throughout the semester (You can find the link on the FLO site). 

2. Review the knowledge and theories that have been discussed during this semester and the notes that you have made during the tutorials. 

3. Review the marking rubric which highlights key considerations for your essay in “Topic Central” 

4. A template will be provided to you. Please use the template as a basis for writing your case study assessment. The template provides with headings and prompts for your thinking. (Template to be provided in the second week of Semester). Please ensure that you link theory to practice. 5. At the completion of this task you will have conducted a case study assessment by answering the specified questions. In your case study assessment please ensure you answer all the questions in integrating theory (knowledge, theories, research literature, publications) and practice (case study information) consistent with academic convention. Your paper must be presented in the format outlined in the topic guide and please ensure that you use APA referencing format. 

6. Submit your paper via the "General" module 

The focus of this paper is linking theory and knowledge to practice. It is an academic piece of work and therefore it is important to access and use social work literature that has been presented in this topic and beyond. Your work must be referenced as this changes your assignment from your personal opinion to a discussion that is professional and supported by evidence. The transition from a personal opinion to professional opinion occurs through the use of referencing. As a guide you should use one reference to 100-150 words that you write. With this in mind, a 3000-word piece should be supported by at least 20-30 references. This is only a guide, and this means that you can use more references if you choose depending on the complexity of your piece. The amount of evidence that you use to support your analysis is a part of your developing professional judgement and will be assessed by the markers. (Adapted from Topic Guide "Social Work Theories" (2017) Supplementary Assessment 

Supplementary assessment for this topic may be granted where a student has: • Achieved a grade of between 45-49 for their final assessment, or • Achieved an overall result in the topic of between 45-49, and • Completed all required work for the topic; and • Obtained at least a pass level grade in any specific component of the assessment for this topic. 

An Examination Board may grant supplementary assessment for this topic in circumstances other than those covered above on the basis of unforeseen or exceptional circumstances reasonably beyond the control or knowledge of the student. If unforeseen or exceptional circumstances prevent the student from sitting or remaining for the duration of the scheduled supplementary assessment, the student will be either: awarded a result in the topic of Withdraw, Not Fail (WN); or offered the opportunity to demonstrate competence through an alternative mechanism. If unforeseen or exceptional circumstances are demonstrated to persist up to the commencement of the next academic year, then the student will be awarded a result in the topic of WN.