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WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY IN AFRICA
Addressing gender disparity and fostering equity in University Education
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK HONOURS DEGREE
COURSE: Ethics and Values in Social Work
CODE: KSW 122
LECTURER: MUCHINAKO, G.A. (Mr)
Phone: 263 779034610
Email:
1.0 Course description
This module introduces students to the ethics, values and principles that govern social work professional practice. It helps students to acquire the knowledge base required to identify ethical issues, equip them with the necessary professional skills needed to resolve ethical dilemmas and the capacity to make ethical decisions when confronted with conflicting duties and choices that arise within diverse social work practice settings. At the end of the module students shall be fully conversant with ethical principles and professional standards premised on social justice, human rights, mutual respect, confidentiality, integrity, responsibility and accountability. Students should be skillful to create good professional practice based on relationship of trust with other professionals, community and clients.
2.0 Course Purpose
This course will take students through a process of developing conceptual frameworks for identifying and analyzing ethical dimensions of practice, and applying ethical decision-making models for thinking through alternative courses of action when ethical conflicts are present in practice.
3.0 Course intended outcomes
By the end of this course students should be able to:
• Describe the history and evolution of ethics and values in the social work profession.
• Examine social work values and principles
• Explain the concepts of ethical dilemma and ethical decision making.
• Evaluate the relevance of religion and spirituality in Social Work.
• Describe situations that require ethical decision making in Social Work.
• Explain ethical theories and ethical standards in social work.
• Identify Social workers’ ethical responsibilities.
• Analyze the divergence and convergence of social work and the law in Zimbabwe.
• Understand social diversity and the importance of multicultural competence in social work.
• Interpret the Social Workers’ Act Chapter 27:21and the Social Workers Code of Ethics SI 146 of 2012
• Define challenges facing social workers in Zimbabwe and in Africa.
4.0 Course Content
Unit 1 Social Work Ethics and Values
1.1 Social work ethics and values – Introduction
1.2 Social Work Values
1.3 Social Work ethical Principles
Unit 2 Ethical decision making in Social Work
2.1 Social Work Principles
2.2 Ethic theories
2.3 Ethical dilemmas and ethical decision making
Unit 3 Ethical Social Work Practice
3.1 General Standards of Ethical Conduct
3.2 Social worker’s ethical responsibilities
3.3 Social Work and Law in Zimbabwe
3.4 Divergence/ intersection of Social Work and Law
Unit 5 Ethical Issues with selected groups of clients in Southern Africa
5.1 Homosexuals
5.2 Minors
5.3 People with Disabilities
5.4 Survivors of Domestic Violence
Unit 6 Social work Regulation in Zimbabwe
6.1 Provisions of the Social Workers’ Act Chapter 27:21 (Zimbabwe)
6.2 Strengths and weaknesses of social work legislation in Zimbabwe
6.3Role of the Council of Social workers of Zimbabwe
6.4 Role of the National Association of Social Workers of Zimbabwe
6.5 Role of the International Federation of Social Workers
6.6 Social Work and cultural issues in Zimbabwe
Unit 7 Challenges of Social Work Practice
7.1 Challenges of social work practice in Africa
7.2 Challenges of social work practice in Zimbabwe
ASSESSMENT
For coursework assessment students shall write two group assignments during the course of the semester. All assignment should be between 1200 – 1500 words. Coursework contributes 30% of the final mark and the final examination contributes 70% to the final course assessment. Students note that both coursework and examination are required to pass the course.
Assignment 1
Discuss the distinction between ethics and morals. Due Date: 20 September 2021.
Assignment 2
Examine ethical issues which may arise and how to handle them when dealing with cases of survivors of domestic violence. Due Date: 20 October, 2021.
Reference list
Barker R.L (2003) The social work dictionary. NASW Press, Washington DC
Beckett C & Maynard A (2008) Values and ethics in Social Work, Sage Publications Singapore
Dorfman A (1996). Clinical Social Work: Practice and Practice. Brunner, New York.
Ferguson I (2008) Reclaiming Social Work. Sage Publications, Los Angels
GoZ (2001) Social Workers’ Act Chapter 27:21
Gray M and Webb S A (2009) Social work theories and methods. Sage Publications, London.
IFSW (1994) The ethics of social work, principles and standards, IFSW, Oslo
Koprowska J (2009) Communication and Interpersonal skills in Social work. Learning matters United, Kingdom
Lymbery M and Postle K (2008) Social work, A Campaign to learning. Sage Publications, Los Angels
Madden G. R (1998) Legal issues in Social Work, Counseling and Mental Health. Sage publications, USA
Morales A. T (2010) Social Work: A profession of many faces. Prentice Hall, India.
NASW-USA (1999) Social work code of ethics, NASW Press, Washington DC
Parker J (2009) Effective Practice: learning in Social Work. Learning matters United Kingdom.
Rainbow C (2008) Description of Ethical theories and principles, Davidson College USA
Robinson W and Reeser L (2002), Ethical decision making in social work. Allyn and Bacon, Sidney.
Thomas Jnr R (1996) Redefining Diversity. London New York
Woods M E and Hollis F (2000) Casework, a psychosocial therapy. McGraw Hill, Boston
Zastrow C (2008) Introduction to social work and social welfare. Bacon, USA.
Journals
Journal of Social Work in Africa
Journal of Social Development in Africa
IUC Journal of Social Theory and practice
Statutory Instruments
Social Workers Code of Ethics SI 146 of 2012
Social Workers Act Chapter 27:21 2002
WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY AFRICA
FACULTY OF SOCIAL STUDIES AND GENDER DEVELOPMENT
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK
Course Title MANAGEMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANISATIONS
Course Code KPDSW 222
Lecturer MUCHINAKO, G.A. (Mr)
Phone Number(s) 263 779034610
E-Mail Address
Lecture time TO BE ADVISED
Venue WUA MAIN CAMPUS –specific venue to be advised.
Course Synopsis
The course will focus on types, structures and functions of Social welfare organisations. The thrust of the course will be on the various theories and models of management and management styles among others. It is essential that social work graduates be fully capacitated to handle management, administration and supervision functions as they enter the world of practice. To this end, this module is designed to equip students with skills in management, administration and supervision. Students will be introduced to various theories and models that are used in management and administration as well as legislation and policies, such as the Labour Act, Private Voluntary Organisations Act, among others, that are used in management.
Course Objectives
1. To enable students to appreciate the use of management in social work.
2. To appreciate the social work values, ethics and principles.
3. To apply management models and theories in social work.
4. To enable students to gain an appreciation of the limitations of management in social work.
Teaching methods
a) Lectures – Face to face and online
b) Seminars
c) Essays and assignments
d) Self-directed study
Course content
1. Introduction
a) Defining management
b) Management roles and functions
c) Social work values, ethics and principles
d) Types of social welfare organisations
2. Management Theories
a) Frederick Taylor
b) Henry L. Grant
c) Frank and Lilian Gilbeths
d) Henry Fayol
e) Max Weber
f) Systems Approach to Management
3. Planning
a) Planning in Management
4. Organising
a) Management role in organising
5. Leading
a)Motivation
b) Leadership Styles
c) Sources of authority
6. Controlling
a) Organisational policies
b) Performance appraisal
c) Management and legal issues
7. Management and Legal Issues
a) Labour Act
b) National Constitution
c) International Labour Organization (ILO) and Human Rights Acts, etc.
Assignments
Students will be required to write two group essays. These essays will constitute 30% of the final course assessment. Assignments should be submitted on or before the due date, otherwise they will not be marked. Length: 1000 to 1200 words. Longer essays will be penalised. Typing font 12, Times New Roman, in black ink. The end of semester examination will constitute the remaining 70% for the course assessment.
Essay topics
Essay 1: Examine the contribution of the social work values and ethics to effective management of organisations. Due date: 20 September 2021.
Essay 2: Discuss the three main sources of legislation which guide a manager in exercising the management function in an organisation. Due date: 20 October, 2021
Reading List
1. Brody, Ralph. 2005. Effectively managing human service organizations. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
2. Dolgoff, Ralph. 2005. An introduction to supervisory practice in human services. Boston: Pearson, Allyn, and Bacon.
3. Kettner, Peter M. 2002. Achieving excellence in the management of human service organizations. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
4. Lewis, Judith A., Michael D. Lewis, Thomas R. Packard, and Frederico Souflée Jr. 2006. Management of human service programs. Belmont, CA: Brooks Cole.
5. Lohmann, Roger, and Nancy Lohmann. 2002. Social administration. New York: Columbia Univ. Press.
6. Patti, Rino J. 1997. Management: Overview. In Encyclopedia of social work: 1997 supplement. Edited by Ira C. Colby, Alejandro Garcia, Ruth G. McRoy, Lynn Videka-Sherman, and Richard L. Edwards, 148–158. New York: Oxford Univ. Press.
7. Tsui, Ming-sum. 2005. Social work supervision. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
N.B. Students should use the library and the internet to search for more information on the course. Also search and use relevant publications such as the National Constitution, The Labour Act, ILO Publications, etc.
Reading List
STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO USE THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AND OTHER TEXTS ON ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY NOT MENTIONED HEREIN. THE USE OF THE LIBRARY IS ENCOURAGED.
Addressing gender disparity and fostering equity in University Education
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK HONOURS DEGREE
COURSE: Ethics and Values in Social Work
CODE: KSW 122
LECTURER: MUCHINAKO, G.A. (Mr)
Phone: 263 779034610
Email:
1.0 Course description
This module introduces students to the ethics, values and principles that govern social work professional practice. It helps students to acquire the knowledge base required to identify ethical issues, equip them with the necessary professional skills needed to resolve ethical dilemmas and the capacity to make ethical decisions when confronted with conflicting duties and choices that arise within diverse social work practice settings. At the end of the module students shall be fully conversant with ethical principles and professional standards premised on social justice, human rights, mutual respect, confidentiality, integrity, responsibility and accountability. Students should be skillful to create good professional practice based on relationship of trust with other professionals, community and clients.
2.0 Course Purpose
This course will take students through a process of developing conceptual frameworks for identifying and analyzing ethical dimensions of practice, and applying ethical decision-making models for thinking through alternative courses of action when ethical conflicts are present in practice.
3.0 Course intended outcomes
By the end of this course students should be able to:
• Describe the history and evolution of ethics and values in the social work profession.
• Examine social work values and principles
• Explain the concepts of ethical dilemma and ethical decision making.
• Evaluate the relevance of religion and spirituality in Social Work.
• Describe situations that require ethical decision making in Social Work.
• Explain ethical theories and ethical standards in social work.
• Identify Social workers’ ethical responsibilities.
• Analyze the divergence and convergence of social work and the law in Zimbabwe.
• Understand social diversity and the importance of multicultural competence in social work.
• Interpret the Social Workers’ Act Chapter 27:21and the Social Workers Code of Ethics SI 146 of 2012
• Define challenges facing social workers in Zimbabwe and in Africa.
4.0 Course Content
Unit 1 Social Work Ethics and Values
1.1 Social work ethics and values – Introduction
1.2 Social Work Values
1.3 Social Work ethical Principles
Unit 2 Ethical decision making in Social Work
2.1 Social Work Principles
2.2 Ethic theories
2.3 Ethical dilemmas and ethical decision making
Unit 3 Ethical Social Work Practice
3.1 General Standards of Ethical Conduct
3.2 Social worker’s ethical responsibilities
3.3 Social Work and Law in Zimbabwe
3.4 Divergence/ intersection of Social Work and Law
Unit 5 Ethical Issues with selected groups of clients in Southern Africa
5.1 Homosexuals
5.2 Minors
5.3 People with Disabilities
5.4 Survivors of Domestic Violence
Unit 6 Social work Regulation in Zimbabwe
6.1 Provisions of the Social Workers’ Act Chapter 27:21 (Zimbabwe)
6.2 Strengths and weaknesses of social work legislation in Zimbabwe
6.3Role of the Council of Social workers of Zimbabwe
6.4 Role of the National Association of Social Workers of Zimbabwe
6.5 Role of the International Federation of Social Workers
6.6 Social Work and cultural issues in Zimbabwe
Unit 7 Challenges of Social Work Practice
7.1 Challenges of social work practice in Africa
7.2 Challenges of social work practice in Zimbabwe
ASSESSMENT
For coursework assessment students shall write two group assignments during the course of the semester. All assignment should be between 1200 – 1500 words. Coursework contributes 30% of the final mark and the final examination contributes 70% to the final course assessment. Students note that both coursework and examination are required to pass the course.
Assignment 1
Discuss the distinction between ethics and morals. Due Date: 20 September 2021.
Assignment 2
Examine ethical issues which may arise and how to handle them when dealing with cases of survivors of domestic violence. Due Date: 20 October, 2021.
Reference list
Barker R.L (2003) The social work dictionary. NASW Press, Washington DC
Beckett C & Maynard A (2008) Values and ethics in Social Work, Sage Publications Singapore
Dorfman A (1996). Clinical Social Work: Practice and Practice. Brunner, New York.
Ferguson I (2008) Reclaiming Social Work. Sage Publications, Los Angels
GoZ (2001) Social Workers’ Act Chapter 27:21
Gray M and Webb S A (2009) Social work theories and methods. Sage Publications, London.
IFSW (1994) The ethics of social work, principles and standards, IFSW, Oslo
Koprowska J (2009) Communication and Interpersonal skills in Social work. Learning matters United, Kingdom
Lymbery M and Postle K (2008) Social work, A Campaign to learning. Sage Publications, Los Angels
Madden G. R (1998) Legal issues in Social Work, Counseling and Mental Health. Sage publications, USA
Morales A. T (2010) Social Work: A profession of many faces. Prentice Hall, India.
NASW-USA (1999) Social work code of ethics, NASW Press, Washington DC
Parker J (2009) Effective Practice: learning in Social Work. Learning matters United Kingdom.
Rainbow C (2008) Description of Ethical theories and principles, Davidson College USA
Robinson W and Reeser L (2002), Ethical decision making in social work. Allyn and Bacon, Sidney.
Thomas Jnr R (1996) Redefining Diversity. London New York
Woods M E and Hollis F (2000) Casework, a psychosocial therapy. McGraw Hill, Boston
Zastrow C (2008) Introduction to social work and social welfare. Bacon, USA.
Journals
Journal of Social Work in Africa
Journal of Social Development in Africa
IUC Journal of Social Theory and practice
Statutory Instruments
Social Workers Code of Ethics SI 146 of 2012
Social Workers Act Chapter 27:21 2002
WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY AFRICA
FACULTY OF SOCIAL STUDIES AND GENDER DEVELOPMENT
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK
Course Title MANAGEMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANISATIONS
Course Code KPDSW 222
Lecturer MUCHINAKO, G.A. (Mr)
Phone Number(s) 263 779034610
E-Mail Address
Lecture time TO BE ADVISED
Venue WUA MAIN CAMPUS –specific venue to be advised.
Course Synopsis
The course will focus on types, structures and functions of Social welfare organisations. The thrust of the course will be on the various theories and models of management and management styles among others. It is essential that social work graduates be fully capacitated to handle management, administration and supervision functions as they enter the world of practice. To this end, this module is designed to equip students with skills in management, administration and supervision. Students will be introduced to various theories and models that are used in management and administration as well as legislation and policies, such as the Labour Act, Private Voluntary Organisations Act, among others, that are used in management.
Course Objectives
1. To enable students to appreciate the use of management in social work.
2. To appreciate the social work values, ethics and principles.
3. To apply management models and theories in social work.
4. To enable students to gain an appreciation of the limitations of management in social work.
Teaching methods
a) Lectures – Face to face and online
b) Seminars
c) Essays and assignments
d) Self-directed study
Course content
1. Introduction
a) Defining management
b) Management roles and functions
c) Social work values, ethics and principles
d) Types of social welfare organisations
2. Management Theories
a) Frederick Taylor
b) Henry L. Grant
c) Frank and Lilian Gilbeths
d) Henry Fayol
e) Max Weber
f) Systems Approach to Management
3. Planning
a) Planning in Management
4. Organising
a) Management role in organising
5. Leading
a)Motivation
b) Leadership Styles
c) Sources of authority
6. Controlling
a) Organisational policies
b) Performance appraisal
c) Management and legal issues
7. Management and Legal Issues
a) Labour Act
b) National Constitution
c) International Labour Organization (ILO) and Human Rights Acts, etc.
Assignments
Students will be required to write two group essays. These essays will constitute 30% of the final course assessment. Assignments should be submitted on or before the due date, otherwise they will not be marked. Length: 1000 to 1200 words. Longer essays will be penalised. Typing font 12, Times New Roman, in black ink. The end of semester examination will constitute the remaining 70% for the course assessment.
Essay topics
Essay 1: Examine the contribution of the social work values and ethics to effective management of organisations. Due date: 20 September 2021.
Essay 2: Discuss the three main sources of legislation which guide a manager in exercising the management function in an organisation. Due date: 20 October, 2021
Reading List
1. Brody, Ralph. 2005. Effectively managing human service organizations. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
2. Dolgoff, Ralph. 2005. An introduction to supervisory practice in human services. Boston: Pearson, Allyn, and Bacon.
3. Kettner, Peter M. 2002. Achieving excellence in the management of human service organizations. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
4. Lewis, Judith A., Michael D. Lewis, Thomas R. Packard, and Frederico Souflée Jr. 2006. Management of human service programs. Belmont, CA: Brooks Cole.
5. Lohmann, Roger, and Nancy Lohmann. 2002. Social administration. New York: Columbia Univ. Press.
6. Patti, Rino J. 1997. Management: Overview. In Encyclopedia of social work: 1997 supplement. Edited by Ira C. Colby, Alejandro Garcia, Ruth G. McRoy, Lynn Videka-Sherman, and Richard L. Edwards, 148–158. New York: Oxford Univ. Press.
7. Tsui, Ming-sum. 2005. Social work supervision. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
N.B. Students should use the library and the internet to search for more information on the course. Also search and use relevant publications such as the National Constitution, The Labour Act, ILO Publications, etc.
Reading List
STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO USE THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AND OTHER TEXTS ON ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY NOT MENTIONED HEREIN. THE USE OF THE LIBRARY IS ENCOURAGED.
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