What I do I understand: Teaching community work in the Australian Capital Territory |
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Authors: | Kandie Allen-kelly Morag McArthur Alice Roughley |
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Institution: | 1. School of Social Work, Australian Catholic University , E-mail: k.allen-kelly@signadou.acu.edu.au;2. School of Social Work, Australian Catholic University , |
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Abstract: | Abstract Social work students need to develop both theoretical and practical foundations of knowledge. In a period where community practice is becoming more marginalised the Australian Catholic University subject Social Work Practice with Communities is a core component in the two year professional degree program. It combines an experience based learning approach with traditional teaching methods. Through community projects students learn real-life problem solving and gain confidence in their abilities as community workers. The paper focuses on the relationship between gaining knowledge of conceptual frameworks for community work practice and learning skills. It reviews educational considerations in teaching a subject where conceptual, practical and theoretical components are equally important for competent practice. It demonstrates how the School promotes community work. |
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Keywords: | social work education community participation community work |
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