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 Academic Year:
| 2013/4 |
| Owning Department/School:
| Department of Social & Policy Sciences (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office) |
| Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
| Period: |
Semester 1 at Wiltshire College |
| Assessment:
| CW100 |
| Supplementary Assessment: |
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: The aim of this module is to familiarise students with the social work process and to clarify the stages of the social work process and link them to the relevant skills/tasks. This will be closely linked to the ways in which learners will be assessed whilst on placement. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit the students should be able to: * Prepare for social work contact and involvement (Key Role 1 Unit 1 Elements 1.1, 1.2, 1.3); * Work with individuals/families/carers/groups and communities to help them make informed decisions (Key Role 1 Unit 2 Elements 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4); * Plan, carry out, review and evaluate social work practice with individuals, families, carers, groups, communities and other professionals (Key Role 2 Unit 4 Elements 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4); * Apply professional knowledge and skill to the social work process (Key Role 6 Unit 19 Element 19.1a). Content: Intellectual * use research-based concepts and critical explanations from social work and allied theoretical disciplines. (F,T,A) * utilise knowledge of practice and practice models in settings such as group-care, community development and fieldwork, in all sectors of service delivery.(F,T,A) * think creatively and analytically, including self-assessment and critical reflection upon knowledge and practice relevant to social work.(F,T,A) * communicate an argument. (F,T,A) * evaluate others' arguments and research.(F,T,A) * synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding.(F,T,A) Professional & Practical * Prepare for and work with individuals, families, carers, groups and communities to assess their needs and circumstances. (F,T,A) * Plan, carry out, review and evaluate social work practice with individuals, families, carers, groups and communities and other professionals.(F,T,A) * Demonstrate professional competence in social work practice.(F,T,A) Transferrable/Key * communicate effectively at all levels and using different means (F,A) * construct a bibliography of varying complexity.(F,T,A) * utilise communication and IT skills to produce report and access management information systems (F,A). Content: Social Work Process; placement portfolio; methods of assessment; practice analyses; direct observations; descriptive & reflective writing; key roles & units; social work values. |
| Programme availability: |
LP20629 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
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