Collaborative Practice: Engaging with other contexts

In my field of practice - collaboration is highly recommended.

The different contexts in which social practice operates have major implications for practitioners in this field, In particular, social practitioners need a thorough understanding of the different contexts which shape the worlds of the people with whom we work. Gloria Chisala explains how these contexts (which are constantly changing) affect us as practitioner - and also highlights the constant need to collaborate with other context of practice.

My Department at Unitec has a commitment to the needs of the communities of which it is a part, as well as potential employers. An important part of this commitment is partnership and collaboration with these stakeholders.

Unitec has a commitment to meeting the needs of the communities of which it is part.  Community engagement is the process wherein those needs are identified and collaborative partnerships are formed to create solutions. The programme facilitates community engagement through the placement of students for work experience in community organisations, research done with community groups and organisations, and active participation by staff in community projects and events.

Collaboration also happens across departments - through the newly created Center for Interdisciplinary Studies. The program has similarities to this American-Based Center.

Collaboration is also maintained through membership in communities of learning and practice.