Significant Learning Incident Report
Word length: 2000 words
Task details: Report Question
Identify an ethical issue/ethical dilemma or a challenging situation you experienced in the context of your placement or project-based placement and plan a response. Relate this to the principles, values and responsibilities outlined in the ACWA code of ethics and other relevant theoretical frameworks.
The report should:
Clarify the context aXnd main issues involved in the ethical issue or dilemma or challenging situation.
Identify agency policy, relevant ACWA ethical guidelines and students own views.
Apply an appropriate model for ethical decision-making.
Assignment objectives
Expected to demonstrate:
An understanding of ethical decision making in practice, and an understanding of what constitutes an ethical dilemma, ethical issue or challenging situation and be able to distinguish between each of these. Students will demonstrate the use of an appropriate ethical decision-making model drawing from the professional literature.
Draw on key texts provided and also source other material relevant for this task.
Demonstrate the ability to analyse and reflect on an ethical dilemma / ethical issue or challenging situation relating to their placement or project-based placement, and formulate an appropriate response.
Draw upon relevant sources professional literature, the ACWA code of ethics policy, legislation etc. in undertaking this assessment task.
Students will also demonstrate appropriate tertiary level skills in referencing and written expression.
Learning Outcomes
K4. Identify a significant learning incident in the context of human service practice.
K6. Develop knowledge on using ethical decision-making framework in practice.
S2. Practice assessment skills and identify and prioritise the issues to be addressed in working with individuals, groups, families or communities under supervision.
S3. Demonstrate appropriately chosen interventions (under supervision), including monitoring and evaluation of these interventions.
A1. Complete the practicum with a level of skills, knowledge and competence consistent with a newly qualified worker.
