Overview
Organisational and community theories, patterns and change and their application within community and social services in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Students will apply an understanding of self, community and social justice to the organisational context.
About this paper
| Paper title | Communities and Organisation - Analysis and Theory |
|---|---|
| Subject | Social Work |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(Distance learning)
Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,911.72 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- SOWK 303
- Limited to
- MSCW(Applied), PGDipSW
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Social and Community Work programme website
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Dr Kerri Cleaver
- Paper Structure
The paper is taught in 3 modules:
- Community - Students will develop an understanding of communities, diversity and social needs in the context of Social Work.
- Social Justice - Social organisations relationship with social justice will be explored. The lived experience of those experiencing social injustice is looked at as a foundation of Social change in organisations.
- Social Service Organisations - we finish off exploring organisational theory, values and structures as a mechanism for Social Work practice.
- Teaching Arrangements
The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
There is one compulsory workshop for this paper; information about this is provided in the course books. Other teaching arrangements are by lecture and Blackboard participation.
- Textbooks
Students will choose ONE of the following leadership books:
Brown,B. (2018). Dare to Lead. Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Random House.
Spiller, C., Barclay-Kerr, H., Panoho, J. (2015). Wayfinding leadership: Ground-breaking wisdom for developing leaders. Huia Publishers.
Greenleaf, R. K. (2002). Servant leadership: A journey into the nature of the legitimate power and greatness. Paulist Press.
Edmonstone, J. (2019). Systems leadership in health and social care. Routledge.
OR a leadership book of the student's choice (with lecturer approval)
The other required readings will be provided.
- Course outline
- The course outline is included in the course books.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Environmental literacy, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Upon successfully completing this paper students will be able to:
- Understand the basic dynamics and patterns of organisational and community relationships across cultural boundaries and the forces shaping contemporary patterns
- Understand and critically evaluate the different major models of organisational and community change and their practical implications for working in the community
- Identify and assess differing explanations of change in a variety of cultural and geographic settings
- Analyse and evaluate community-based policy at all levels of decision making
Overview
Organisational and community theories, patterns and change and their application within community and social services in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Students will apply an understanding of self, community and social justice to the organisational context.
Students in this paper will develop the skills of creating an infographic and social service analysis and participate in a photographic exhibition of social justice and community responses.
About this paper
| Paper title | Communities and Organisation - Analysis and Theory |
|---|---|
| Subject | Social Work |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(Distance learning)
Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- SOWK 303
- Limited to
- MSCW(Applied), PGDipSW
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Social and Community Work programme website
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Dr Kerri Cleaver
- Paper Structure
- Community: Students will develop an understanding of communities, diversity and social justice needs in the context of social work.
- Theory: Theoretical understandings of social work and particularly social service delivery will be explored with a critical analysis of historical and contemporary approaches to delivery.
- Students will develop a social change and organisational analysis approach to understanding community and organisations in the Aotearoa context.
- Teaching Arrangements
The distance learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
There is one compulsory workshop for this paper; information about this is provided in the course books. Other teaching arrangements are by lecture and Aoroa participation.
- Textbooks
There is no set textbook for this paper. Students will be provided with a diverse literature list through eReserve.
- Course outline
- The course outline is included in the course books.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Environmental literacy, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Upon successfully completing this paper students will be able to:
- Understand the basic dynamics and patterns of organisational and community relationships across cultural boundaries and the forces shaping contemporary patterns.
- Understand and critically evaluate the different major models of organisational and community change and their practical implications for working in the community.
- Identify and assess differing explanations of change in a variety of cultural and geographic settings.
- Analyse and evaluate community-based policy at all levels of decision making.