Unit Code & NameDA1106B Vocational Formation in Social and Community Services
Cross CodeDM1106B
DescriptionThis unit, Reflective Practice - Vocational Formation in Social and Community Services, introduces students to an action-reflection model of learning in a specific community service placement. It includes a focus on the development of competency in skills relevant to holistic mission and ministry.
Students will reflect on their engagement in a range of experiences in connection with the life, mission and ministry of a faith based social or community service agency. This unit is predominantly delivered in non-classroom based settings.
FieldD - Theology: Mission and Ministry
DisciplineDA - Mission and Ministry
Unit Points18
LevelUndergraduate Level 1
Semester1, 2020
Delivery ModePlacement
DateEnrolment in this unit will require a suitable placement, approved by the unit coordinator, and the ability to complete at least 120 hours of engagement in the placement.
Four individual supervision sessions (1 hour each) and three group sessions (2 hours each) are also required.
Two classes will be held on Tuesdays:
18 February 9.30am to 3.00pm and:
26 May 9.30am to 12.30pm
Campus | 100 Maidstone St, Ringwood
Prerequisites30 points from Field B, C or DM or equivalent
Learning ActivitiesLearning is achieved through action-reflection on assigned placements, as well as individual and group supervision.
It is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis only.
*This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.
Assessments1000 word case study/critical incident reflection - 25%
1000 word learning agreement and learning achievement report - 25%
2000 word integrative essay - 50%
Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate competence, in a range of leadership and service delivery skills in relation to a social or community service agency.
2. Reflect critically on the placement and its contribution to the formation of their vocational identity.
3 Analyse the factors affecting a social or community service agency in delivering holistic mission and ministry.
4. Identify and illustrate how their action-reflection skills enabled them to evaluate their own learning through contribution to, and practical engagement with, the placement.