SSW 162 Community Resources is designed to assist students to prepare for practicum placement. Students will explore domains of practice and roles Social Service Workers have in the Human Services. Throughout the course, students observe and analyze resources and integrate observations with information that is presented in other Social Service Worker courses.
Prerequisites: Admission to Social Service Worker Program.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Exemplify professional values and related behaviours and explain how they support the well-being of service users
- Justify the selection of resources for specific user groups
- Determine barriers service users might face when accessing services
- Create relevant professional and personal learning goals
- Demonstrate a growth mindset when giving and receiving feedback
- Discuss the difference between non-profit and government-funded agencies
Teaching and Learning Approach
This class requires active participation. The instructional activities in this course include min-lectures, videos,
group presentations and guest speakers, combined with interactive exercises as well as small and large group
discussions. Students will have opportunities to apply newly constructed concepts and understandings through a
variety of course assignments.
Note this course is fully synchronous and you will attend weekly classes on campus.Learning Resources
Required:
Selected handouts and resources will be suggested and/or distributed during the course.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Course Introduction
2. Introduction to Domains of Social Work Practice
3. Goal Setting
4. Strategies for Successful Collaboration
5. Social Work Values and Ethics
6. Professionalism Defined: Social Service Worker Competencies
7. Field Trip: Nelson Walking Tour
8. Community Resource Scavenger Hunt
9. Documenting, Report Writing, and Referrals
10. Cultivating a Growth Mindset
11. Practicum Information Session
12. Independent Study: Agency Profile
13. Giving and Receiving Feedback
14. Community Impact Project Presentations and Celebrating SuccessesAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Learning Goals | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | 25% |
| Community Impact Project | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | 40% |
| Case Study: Documenting and Referrals | 1,2,3,4,5 | 15% |
| Agency Profile | 2,3,5,6 | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.