Group work is a major social work intervention method. In professional practice in the field, social workers are required to practise effective group work interventions in diverse settings, with families, service users, stakeholders, community groups, inter-agency networks, colleagues in the workplace and in policy environments. The unit requires students to work effectively in groups to develop a relationship with a partner organisation and complete a project nominated by the partner organisation.<br/><br/>The unit has a focus on the theory and practice of group work, including the historical development of this social work method, planning and implementing a group work intervention,... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Deborah Western
Prerequisites: SWM5102, SWM5104
