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 Academic Year:
| 2013/4 |
| Owning Department/School:
| Department of Social & Policy Sciences (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office) |
| Credits:
| 12 |
| 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 prepare students for the process of supervised practice- learning & assessment & to facilitate the development of theoretically informed & anti-oppressive practice. Learners will be able to draw upon a variety of theoretical perspectives & evaluate their effectiveness in different settings. The emphasis is on application of theory & learners will be able to state how perspectives would shape their practice. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit the students should be able to: * Identify, use & justify social work theories, methods & models appropriate to needs & circumstances in work with users & carers (Key Role 2 unit 5 Element 5.3 a & b); * Critically appraise theories of social work & recognise their relationship to practice; * Identify & justify the basis for professional judgements and the underpinning social work theory, knowledge or evidence base (Key Role 6 Unit 19 Element 19.1b); * Select & use appropriate theories, models & methods to help participants understand group processes ( Key Role 2 Unit 8 Element 8.3 c); * Identify, use & justify appropriate social work theories, methods & approaches to disengage from groups & networks (Key Role 2 unit 7 Element 7.3f; Key Role 2 Unit 8 Element 8.4c); * Work within the principles & values underpinning social work practice as identified by the GSCC National Occupational Standards and Code of Practice. Skills: Intellectual * develop skills in problem solving, utilising research and evaluation methodologies. (F,T,A) * 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) Transferable/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) * Utilise problem solving skills in a variety of theoretical and practical situations. (F,T,A). Content: Perspectives on human behaviour & the values that underpin them; principles, theories & methods of social work practice applicable to working with a the range of service-users; theories on the impact of discrimination & methods of working with diversity; values & ethics for social work practice; theories of organisations, group behaviour & organisational change; theories of how systems work; evidence & knowledge-based practice; Lessons learned from both successful interventions & serious failure of service. Application of theory to practice. |
| Programme availability: |
LP20631 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
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