Courses & Units
Collaboration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Social Work HGW424
Restricted to BSW(Hons).
Introduction
This unit extends understanding of what it means to initiate responses to social problems, take responsibility for enacting and leading these responses, and being a part of ventures that do the same. Collaborative and collective social work leadership approaches and skills are taught to equip you with knowledge and skills about how you can leverage solidarity, cooperation, and consensus to address injustices. The unit builds on these ideas by exploring social entrepreneurship and innovation in social work. You will be encouraged to think of yourself in the roles of social intra- and entrepreneurs and you will be taught a range of practical skills to support sustainable and creative collaborative and participative change projects. You can expect to engage in processes of self and collective critical reflection, mutual enquiry, group discussions, role plays, and dialogical learning as they explore practices of innovation and collaborative leadership in the 21st century.
Summary
| Unit name | Collaboration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Social Work |
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| Unit code | HGW424 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Social Work |
| Coordinator | Doctor Jacob Prehn |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify personal enablers and barriers to working collaboratively and cooperatively with client groups, team members, managers and other professionals to develop respectful entrepreneurial leadership practices in social work.
- Explain the potential of collaborative, cooperative and relational leadership models for improving social work client outcomes and achieving sustainable social change
- Build collaborative and cooperative relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders in assessments, planning, interventions and evaluations of social work practice
- Appraise the collaborative and cooperative basis of social work decisions and practices by referring to theoretical knowledge, culturally relevant knowledge, professional practice standards, client and community outcomes and direct feedback
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 090501 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | $1,118.00 | $2,324.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
HGW302, HGW303, HGW308, HGW312 and HGW327Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Workshops, Over a 10-week period, you will attend 10 x 3 hours face-to-face workshops (30 hours) Online Class, Each week, over a 10-week period, you will complete an hour of online learning activities (including lectures, videos, podcasts and other activities). Individual Study, You will also have approximately one hour of reading to complete each week. |
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| Assessment | Written reflection on leadership (20%)|Presentation of case study development (30%)|Group video and written reflection (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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