Ethics and Cultural Considerations

Ethics and Cultural Considerations.Identify what you think are the most important core values and ethics specified in Topic 1: Introduction to practice for the social work and human services professions? Why are these values and ethics important to the profession? Your answer should refer to The AASW Code of Ethics and The AASW Practice Standards. Part B: Explain some ways the ethical practice of social work and human services can contribute to Indigenous Australian peoplesï¿½ self-determination. What are some arguments made in your readings on the topic for the importance of self-determination for Indigenous Australian peoplesï¿½ social well-being? Part C: Discuss some of the challenges that immigration patterns over time in Australia have posed to social work and human services practice, using references. Give an example of how practice has changed in response. The example could be from your readings or your experience. Rationale back to top This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s: ï¿½ be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of practice in the social services and the historical development of social service practice and the social work profession. ï¿½ be able to understand and participate in discussions that reflect the contested nature of social services ï¿½ be able to identify and draw on relevant foundation knowledge from other disciplines that inform professional practice. ï¿½ be able to identify and draw on relevant foundation knowledge, ethical principles and current debates to inform professional practice. ï¿½ be able to engage in current debates surrounding professional intervention in a variety of contexts ï¿½ be able to identify and discuss ethical and practice issues and dilemmas that arise in specific fields of practice This assessment firstly familiarises you with the key governance accountabilities for the social work and human services professions. It asks you to both identify and reflect on key knowledge (ethical frameworks) and attributes (personal values) a professional needs. Secondly, it asks you to apply how those ethics and values play out in approaches to practice in two different fields. At 600 words for each part of this assessment, your responses are not expected to be highly detailed. The aim is to identify what you think is the main, important information from your modules and learning activities in relation to each question. This means you will need to write succinctly and this assessment gives you a chance to develop skills in forming organised, coherent paragraphs. Resources that can guide you to do this are located within your subject site. The main information, examples and scholarly sources identified in studentsï¿½ answers may vary ï¿½ we are not looking for all the correct information, we are looking for thoughtful answers that show you have read and considered ideas contained in the subject material so far. Also that you have accessed the learning resources on writing and referencing in an effort to craft good clear writing. This is a key skill for the professions and career progression. The feedback for Assessment 1 will include advice on how to improve your writing for Assessment 2, where you will be asked to provide answers with more detail that focus on issues in specific fields of practice. Marking criteria and standards back to top Assessment 1 HCS103 Criteria Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Part A Identifies examples of core values and ethics and explains their importance for the social work and human services professions. Refers to AASW Code of Ethics and AASW practice standards. Core professional values and ethics not identified from any sources. Importance is not explained or is explained by opinion only. AASW Code of Ethics and/ or Practice Standards are not referred to. Core professional values and ethics are identified. The importance of these is explained. The links could be made clearer. Reference is made to the AASW Code of Ethics and AASW practice standards. Core professional values and ethics are identified from the course materials. Importance is explained clearly with both personal and professional reasons included. Reference is made to the AASW Code of Ethics and AASW practice standards. Core professional values and ethics are identified from the course materials and wider reading. Importance is explained clearly with both personal and professional reasons included and with some reference to scholarly sources. Support is provided with references from the AASW Code of Ethics and AASW practice standards. Core professional values and ethics are identified from the course materials and wider reading. Importance is explained clearly with both personal and professional reasons included. Consistently makes links between personal and scholarly ideas. Support is provided with references from the AASW Code of Ethics and AASW practice standards integrated into the discussion. Part B How ethical practice can contribute to Indigenous Australian peoplesï¿½ self-determination and well-being is explained. Scholarly arguments for the importance of self-determination are identified and described. No attempt has been made to explain relevant ethical practices. Concepts of self-determination and well-being are not discussed. No references to scholarly sources are provided. At least one example is given of relevant ethical practices. Self-determination and well-being are explained. Some scholarly arguments for the importance of self-determination are referred to. Examples provided of relevant ethical practices. Self-determination and well-being are discussed. Utilises scholarly material to support arguments on the importance of self-determination. Examples are given of relevant ethical practices and are explained by clear linking with some scholarly arguments. The concepts of self-determination and well-being are discussed within the response, supported by references. A varied but succinct range of examples of ethical practices are given and explained by links with key relevant scholarly arguments. The concepts of self-determination and well-being are clearly defined in the response and well supported with scholarly reference material. Part C Some of the challenges that immigration patterns over time in Australia have posed to social work and human services practice are discussed An example of practice change is provided and explained. No attempt has been made to discuss challenges. Immigration patterns are not discussed at or or are inaccurate. An example of practice change is not provided or is inaccurate. At least one challenge is identified and linked to key immigration patterns. Makes at least one reference to a resource. An example of practice change is provided and explained. The discussion of challenges are linked clearly with key immigration patterns in Australian history. Reference to resources are made. An example of practice change is provided and explained. The discussion of challenges are clearly linked with key immigration patterns in Australian history. The relevance of the references are mostly explained. An example of practice change is provided and explained in depth. The discussion of challenges are clearly linked to key immigration patterns in Australian history. The relevance of the references are clearly and consistently explained. An example of practice change is provided and explained in depth. Written expression and referencing Written expression Terminology from the subject not used. Text and sentence structure lacks organisation and makes meaning unclear. Significant number of spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors per page. Terminology from the subject is used although not always accurate. Text and sentence structure are mostly organised. Some spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors. Accurate terminology from the subject used. Text and sentence structures are organised. Minor spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors. Accurate terminology from the subject is integrated. Sound level of accuracy and control in articulation of ideas. Logical and coherent text and sentence structures. Minor spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors. Accurate terminology from the subject content is skillfully integrated. High level of accuracy and control in articulation of ideas. Logical and coherent text and sentence structures. No spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors. Referencing No attempt has been made to use correct APA referencing formats. More attention to detail for correct APA referencing format is needed. Some errors in APA referencing format. Minor errors in APA referencing format. Correct APA referencing format is used. Presentation back to top Your assessment should include; ï¿½A single reference list at the end of your three responses. ï¿½2.5cm margin required on all sides of your document ï¿½Headers: Contains your name (left), student id number (centred) and subject code (right), footers: include a page number (right-side) ï¿½Font: Arial, size 12 ï¿½Cover sheet: (not the assignment cover sheet generated by EASTS); Title for the assessment item and the assessment number (e.g. Assessment 1) Student name Student identification number Subject code (HCS103) Subject coordinator (Katrina Gersbach) Final word count (excludes reference list) ï¿½Your work needs to be referenced using APA6 style referencing, for more information see here Assessment item 2 back to top Individual Fields of Practice Value: 60% Due Date: 05-Oct-2018 Return Date: 25-Oct-2018 Length: 2 x 800 words Submission method options: EASTS (online) Task back to top From the list of topic questions below, choose two questions and write an 800 word response for each. Please write your two answers in a single document for submission. Please indicate using sub-headings the questions you have chosen. Include one reference list at the end of your two responses. Question 1. Social Security (topic 5) Drawing from Chapter 4 (Oï¿½Brien 2017) in the prescribed textbook, identify and explain two key concepts that underpin Australia’s social security and services system and discuss the potential role of social work and human services within this field. Question 2. Health (topic 6) Drawing from Chapter 11 (Beddoe & Pockett 2017) in the prescribed textbook, identify and explain two key issues within health and discuss the potential implications for social work and human services practice. Question 3. Mental health (topic 7) Using Chapter 14 (Briggs & Adamson 2017) in the prescribed textbook , identify and explain two key issues in mental health and discuss the potential implications for social work and human services practice. Question 4. Children, families and young people (topic 8) Using Chapter 16 (Keddell & Katz 2017) in the prescribed textbook, identify and explain two key tensions or challenges within child welfare, discuss the potential implications for social work and human services practice. Question 5. Ageing (topic 9) Drawing from Chapter 13 (Maidment & Hampson 2017) in the prescribed textbook, identify and explain two key theories or discourses on ageing, discuss the potential implications for social work and human services practice. Question 6. Disabilities (topic 10) Using Chapter 12 (Hallahan 2017) in the prescribed textbook, identify and explain two key concepts that underpin disability policy within Australia, discuss the role of social work and human services within this field. Question 7. Criminal justice (topic 11) From Chapter 17 (Taylor & Frost 2017) in the prescribed textbook, identify and explain two key ideas and beliefs that have shaped contemporary justice systems within Australia, discuss the role of social work and human services within this field. Question 8. International social work (topic 12) From reading Module 12 and Hugman (2010) ‘Different visions of ‘international’ in Social Work’, identify and explain two key examples of ï¿½global social workï¿½, discuss the role of social work and human services practice within these contexts. Rationale back to top This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s: ï¿½ be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of practice in the social services and the historical development of social service practice and the social work profession. ï¿½ be able to demonstrate knowledge of the range of vulnerabilities and contexts of practice. ï¿½ be able to understand and participate in discussions that reflect the contested nature of social services ï¿½ be able to identify and draw on relevant foundation knowledge from other disciplines that inform professional practice. ï¿½ be able to identify and draw on relevant foundation knowledge, ethical principles and current debates to inform professional practice. ï¿½ be able to engage in current debates surrounding professional intervention in a variety of contexts ï¿½ be able to identify and discuss ethical and practice issues and dilemmas that arise in specific fields of practice This assessment provides you with an opportunity to explore contextual issues in two fields of practice of your choice. As in Assessment 1, the word count means identifying and discussing the main, most important information from your set readings. As well as reading for meaning, this assessment is designed to help develop your writing skills, in particular summarising information succinctly and structuring clear, coherent paragraphs. Please consider and try to apply the feedback you received on these aspects of writing in Assessment 1. Marking criteria and standards back to top Assessment 2 HCS103 Criteria Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Response 1 At least two practice issues are identified and explained. Discussion on the role of/ implications for social work and human services is provided. There is no attempt to identify, explain or discuss practice issues. An inaccurate identification of issues provided. No discussion on the role of/ implications for social work and human services is provided. At least two practice issues have been identified and explained. Discussion on the role of/ implications for social work and human services is provided. Clear identification and explanation of two practice issues. Clear discussion on the role of/ implications for social work and human services is provided. Clear identification and succinct explanation of two practice issues. Clear and succinct discussion on the role of/ implications for social work and human services is provided. Clear identification and comprehensive explanation of two practice issues. Comprehensive discussion on the role of/ implications for social work and human services is provided. Response 2 At least two practice issues are identified and explained. Discussion on the role of/ implications for social work and human services is provided. There is no attempt to identify, explain or discuss practice issues. An inaccurate identification of issues provided. No discussion on the role of/ implications for social work and human services is provided. At least two practice issues have been identified and explained. Discussion on the role of/ implications for social work and human services is provided. Clear identification and explanation of two practice issues. Clear discussion on the role of/ implications for social work and human services is provided. Clear identification and succinct explanation of two practice issues. Clear and succinct discussion on the role of/ implications for social work and human services is provided. Clear identification and comprehensive explanation of two practice issues. Comprehensive discussion on the role of/ implications for social work and human services is provided. Written expression and referencing Written expression Terminology from the subject not used. Text and sentence structure lacks organisation and makes meaning unclear. Significant number of spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors per page. Terminology from the subject is used although not always accurate. Text and sentence structure are mostly organised. Some spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors. Accurate terminology from the subject used. Text and sentence structures are organised. Minor spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors. Accurate terminology from the subject is integrated. Sound level of accuracy and control in articulation of ideas. Logical and coherent text and sentence structures. Minor spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors. Accurate terminology from the subject content is skillfully integrated. High level of accuracy and control in articulation of ideas. Logical and coherent text and sentence structures. No spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors. At least the set reading has been referred to. An attempt has been made to use correct referencing formats. The set reading has not been referred to. No attempt has been made to use correct APA referencing formats. The set reading has been referred to. More attention to detail for correct APA referencing format is needed. The set reading has been referred to. Some errors in APA referencing format. The set reading has been referred to as well as wider sources. Minor errors in APA referencing format. The set reading has been referred to as well as wider sources. Correct APA referencing format is used. Presentation back to top Your assessment should include; ï¿½A single reference list at the end of your two responses. ï¿½2.5cm margin required on all sides of your document ï¿½Headers: Contains your name (left), student id number (centred) and subject code (right), footers: include a page number (right-side) ï¿½Font: Arial, size 12 ï¿½Cover sheet: (not the assignment cover sheet generated by EASTS); Title for the assessment item and the assessment number (e.g. Assessment 2) Student name Student identification number Subject code (HCS103) Subject coordinator (Katrina Gersbach) Final word count (excludes reference list) ï¿½Your work needs to be referenced using APA6 style referencing, for more information see here Assessment Information back to top Academic integrity Academic integrity means acting with honesty, fairness and responsibility, and involves observing and maintaining ethical standards in all aspects of academic work. This subject assumes that you understand what constitutes plagiarism, cheating and collusion. If you are a new student we expect you to complete the modules called Academic Integrity at CSU.

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