SWL447 - Social Service Work Seminar

Subject Title
Social Service Work Seminar

Subject Description
The fieldwork seminar has a two-fold purpose. First it gives students an opportunity to discuss their field placement learning with each other and with the faculty. The field placement seminar provides students with the opportunity to integrate field experiences with the academic components of the curriculum.

The second purpose is to develop professional attitudes, examine feelings about specific learning experiences, develop self-awareness, and relate to others with insight, empathy and understanding. Students will develop their knowledge of the field of social services in general in order to understand the implications of the worker?s role in service delivery.

In addition, this subject builds on field experience and related theory to provide students with skills and strategies for finding employment. This will include portfolio development.

Credit Status
One Credit in the Social Service Worker Program

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this subject, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate, in written format, the ability to document
professional knowledge and skills gained through
placement, work, and life experience.

2. Demonstrate the ability to function as an active member
of a consultation group.

3. Demonstrate problem-solving skills

4. Demonstrate the ability to connect theory and practice

5. Demonstrate the principles and value base of social
service work

6. Analyze the professional and personal significance of the
patterns/themes emerging through their field work
experience.

Cheating and Plagiarism
Each student should be aware of the College's policy regarding Cheating and Plagiarism. Seneca's Academic Policy will be strictly enforced.

To support academic honesty at Seneca College, all work submitted by students may be reviewed for authenticity and originality, utilizing software tools and third party services. Please visit the Academic Honesty site on http://library.senecacollege.ca for further information regarding cheating and plagiarism policies and procedures.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecacollege.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.