Assessment 2: Individual Video Oral Presentation (20%)

Video Length: 8-10 minutes

Due Date: Week 8

Students are to choose a case study from the case studies provided below. Students are then
required to develop, deliver and record an 8 – 10 minute PPT/oral/video presentation.
Presentations must contain a PowerPoint

By drawing primarily from what you have learnt in this unit students must explain how they might
understand and respond to their chosen case. Challenges and ethical dilemmas must also be
identified and discussed.

Your power point slides for your video oral presentation should include at least 5 (scholarly) journal
articles or books. The format of your slides will be discussed in greater detail during tutorials.

Do NOT utilize sources such as www.tutor2u.com and other such web materials as these in no way
constitute academic references for the purpose of your assignments. If you rely on such sources for
theoretical support, you will be deemed NOT to have met the requirements of the assessment.

CASE STUDIES

Stephanie

You are a youth worker attached to a local secondary college. Stephanie who is 18 years old comes
to talk to you about recent events that have upset her. You know that Stephanie is doing ok
academically despite having a minor learning difficulty. Stephanie’s life at home is difficult. Her
parents are divorced, and her father has little involvement with her or her two brothers. She
doesn’t get along well with her mother. He mother works full-time.

Stephanie tells you that she recently started a relationship with Zac who is one year younger than
she is. A few weeks ago, she sent Zac some pictures of herself topless. Then over the weekend, she
went to a party and Zac and his friends were there. She said that she had too much alcohol to drink.
Zac took her outside with some of his friends and engaged in an intimate act with her while his
friends filmed them. Stephanie is embarrassed and upset because the video has been sent around
the school. She says Zac loves her and she loves him, and she still wants to be in a relationship with
him. She firmly tells you that she doesn’t want her mother to know any of what she has told you.
Jade Ling

Jade Ling is the 15-year-old daughter of Chinese parents referred by her school counsellor to the Reconnect
service you work for. Information gathered by telephone in the intake phase is as follows:

 That prior to about three months ago, Jade Ling was a hardworking and high achieving student.
 She was a quiet and well-behaved student with 2 – 3 close friends.
 However, over the past three months, her grades have deteriorated. She has stopped hanging out with her
old group of friends and now hangs out with the ‘cool’ group of young people.
 She has started smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol. Although her parents don’t let her go out on the
weekend, she looks for any opportunity to sneak out of the house and visit her friends.
 Jade Ling’s parents are very distressed and angry. They can’t understand why Jade Ling is rebelling against
them. They are worried about the negative influence and role model she is to her younger sisters. They are
talking about sending her to live with an uncle and aunt interstate but Jade Ling is resisting this.
 In her most recent counselling session, she hinted that she has been sexually abused. She would give no
information about when this may have happened or who the perpetrator might be.

The school counsellor made a report to Child Protection. But neither child protection nor the police took any
action because of the vagueness of the concerns.

Abe

You work for Anglicare as a youth worker. Early this week, you received a referral from child protection in
relation to Abe, a 15-year-old young person. According to child protection, the police caught Abe shoplifting and
gave him a caution rather than charging him with theft. The police reported the situation to child protection
because they were concerned about Abe’s welfare and risk of placement breakdown. Child protection referred
the case to Anglicare Youth Services – and then child protection closed the case. You are the allocated youth
worker.

Child protection provided you with the following information.

 Abe is 15 years old.

 Abe previously lived with his father, stepmother and half siblings. However, he experienced abuse and neglect
in their care. 
 Approximately six months ago, child protection became involved and placed Abe in the care of his paternal
grand-mother Marj, aged 64. Child protection then closed the case.
 There are some generational issues with Marj struggling to accept some of Abe’s normal adolescent
behaviours. Her understanding of contemporary adolescent development is poor.
 Abe is struggling at school, smoking cigarettes, stealing money from Marj, stealing at school and in the
community.
 Abe’s behaviour at home is difficult for Marj to manage.
 In addition, Abe’s father and stepmother are struggling with financial issues, and Abe’s father has now refused
to provide financial support for him. 
  Many times over the past 6 months, Marj has threatened to relinquish Abe’s care, and this is creating anxiety
for Abe.

Today you went to visit Marj and Abe – however Abe stayed in his room and refused to talk to you. You spent an
hour talking to Marj about what has been going on at home and the challenges she faces in caring for Abe. Marj
told you that she loves Abe – but doesn’t think she can continue to care for him for much longer.

Tim

You are a family support worker and you have been assigned the following case.

 Kirra and her son Tim (14 years old), live in a short-term rental property.
 The family are Indigenous.
 Kirra’s ex-partner Adrian, lived with the family until recently, and was physically and verbally abusive.
Although Adrian is making efforts to remain actively involved in Tim’s life, he continues to be threatening and
intimidating toward him when he gets frustrated.
 Tim has always struggled with learning and socialising at school. Lately his behaviour has become concerning
to teachers as he has become disruptive and difficult to manage in class.
 Kirra has a long history of substance misuse – in recent years this has mainly involved alcohol – for which she
has never received treatment.
 A few weeks ago, some concerned parents reported to the school principal that at school pick up, Kirra
smelling strongly of alcohol, was being loud and behaving inappropriately. The parents did not feel physically
threatened by Kirra, but they were concerned about her loud laughing, joking and swearing.
 Following the incident at school pick-up, the principal contacted the local family support service you work for
because the principal knew that your service had provided support to the family in the past.

After being allocated the case, you promptly introduced yourself to Kirra who expressed interest in reengaging with
your service. However, Kirra did not follow up on your attempts at connecting her to alcohol and other drug services,
and a local trauma-informed parenting group. You are concerned that Kirra is not following through with the referrals
you made, and you are concerned that Tim is not receiving the care and support he needs at home.
 Criteria for Weight
HD D C P F
video oral 100%
presentation
Delivery 10% § Oral presentation is clearly delivered with

presenter maintaining eye contact with

Structure and 20% the camera.of purpose of presentation:
§ Statement
referencing made explicit and followed.
§ Clear overall structure.
§ Power point slides are well referenced
with reference list at the end.

Demonstrating 30% § Demonstrated knowledge of client

thorough target group
knowledge of § Identification of main risk concerns, with
key issues appropriate prioritizing of concerns.
relating to the § Demonstrated knowledge of statutory
case study. and non-statutory service system
(where relevant)
§ Demonstrated knowledge about young
people’s rights
§ Demonstrated knowledge of relevant
policy and legal frameworks.
§ Knowledge and claims are well
supported by evidence

Demonstrating 20% § Identification of micro-skills,

clear knowledge, theories, and approaches
understanding required when engaging with the
of micro-skills, young person and family.
knowledge, § Analysis and best practice
theories, strategies recommendations are well supported
and approaches by research.
required for
working
effectively with
chosen client.

Describing and 20%

discussing the § Clear identification of practice challenges.
challenges and § Clear identification of ethical dilemmas.
ethical
dilemmas with
the chosen
young person
and family.
TOTAL
/20%

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Criteria for video High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail
presentation 80% - 70%- 79% 60-69% 50-59% <50%
Delivery Consistently holds listener attention. Usually holds listener attention. Sometimes holds listener Minimally holds listener attention. Consistently reads from notes.
Looks directly at the camera, seldom Usually looks at the camera, attention. Sometimes looks at Occasionally looks at the camera, Does not speak clearly or at an
looking at notes. Speaks clearly, at an sometimes looking at notes. Usually the camera, often looking at seldom looking at notes. Speaks appropriate pace.
appropriate pace, with fluctuation in speaks clearly, and at an notes. Usually speaks clearly, clearly, at an appropriate pace,
volume and emphasis. appropriate pace, with fluctuation at an appropriate pace, with with fluctuation in volume and
in volume and emphasis. fluctuation in volume and emphasis.
emphasis.
Structure and Statement of purpose of presentation Statement of purpose of Statement of purpose of The purpose of presentation lacks Presentation is unfocused and
Referencing is made explicit from the start – and presentation is largely made explicit presentation is made clarity. There is a minimal structure confused. Parts of the
then followed. There is a clear overall from the start – and then followed. somewhat explicit from the containing an instruction, main introduction, body or conclusion
structure containing an introduction, There is an overall structure start – and then followed. points, and conclusion, with is missing. Reference are minimal
main points, and conclusion. containing an instruction, main There is an overall structure adequate referencing. or not at all.
Referencing throughout and points, and conclusion. Referencing containing an instruction,
reference list at the end. is mostly complete throughout with main points, and conclusion,
reference list at the end. with satisfactory referencing.
Demonstrating Demonstrates thorough knowledge Demonstrates good knowledge of Demonstrates knowledge of Demonstrates sufficient knowledge Demonstrates insufficient
thorough of key issues related to the case key issues related to the case key issues related to the case of key issues related to the case knowledge of key issues related
knowledge of key study. Knowledge and claims are well study. Knowledge and claims are study. Knowledge and claims study. Knowledge and claims are to the case study. Knowledge
issues relating to supported by evidence. supported by evidence. are supported by evidence. sometimes supported by evidence. and claims are not supported
the case study. by evidence.
Demonstrating Chose professional skills and Chose professional skills and Chose professional skills and Chose professional skills and Chose professional skills and
clear understanding knowledge that are most relevant to knowledge that are relevant to the knowledge that are relevant to knowledge that are relevant to the knowledge that are not relevant
of skills and the case study and describes their case study. Descriptions of their use the case study. Descriptions of client. Descriptions of their use are to the client. Descriptions of
knowledge required use succinctly and in detail. All that is are well stated and complete. their use are well stated and stated in an adequate manner and their use are not stated in an
for working presented is well supported by Well supported by evidence. generally complete for the generally complete. Sometimes adequate manner. Not
effectively with evidence. client group. Mostly supported supported by evidence. supported by evidence.
chosen client. by evidence.
Describing the Description of the challenges, barriers, Description of the challenges, Description of the challenges, Description of the challenges, Description of the problems,
challenges and ethical dilemmas and solutions in barriers, ethical dilemmas and barriers, ethical dilemmas and barriers, ethical dilemmas and barriers, ethical dilemmas and
barriers in working working with the chosen young person solutions in working with the solutions in working with the solutions in working with the solutions in working with a
with the chosen and family is complete and clearly chosen young person and family is chosen young person and chosen young person and family chosen young person and family
young person and stated. Presentation is informed by well stated. Presentation is family is almost complete, and is sufficiently complete. is not complete and/or not
family. evidence. informed by evidence. generally suitable to client Presentation is adequately generally suitable for the client
group. Presentation is mostly informed by evidence. group. Claims are not informed
informed by evidence. by evidence.