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SP22032: Applied social work practice 4: critical reflection

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Social & Policy Sciences
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CWRA 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Reflective Assessment (CWRA 100% - Qualifying Mark: 40)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Students must have taken year 1 of SWASS as a pre-requisite.
While taking this module you must take SP22029
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit students will be able to: 1. Explain theories and models of critical reflection and apply these to their practice experiences (PS
* 1.4; 3.13; 3.14; 4.2; 4.3) 2. Critically reflect upon their own academic and professional learning and development (PS 4.6; 4.7) 3. Critically reflect on feedback from colleagues, service users and carers to develop their professional knowledge and skills (PS 4.1; 4.6; 4.7) 4. Critically reflect on their skills in communication across a range of interventions with professionals, carers and service users in written and verbal forms (PS 1.4; 2.3; 2.5; 3.13; 3.14; 4.2; 4.3) 5. To have a clear understanding of the principles of partnership working, inter-cultural communication, and confidentiality (PS 1.3; 1.4; 1.5; 2.2; 2.6) 6. Recognise and reflect on ethical dilemmas in practice (PS 3.1; 3.7; 4.8)
* Social Work England's Professional Standards (PS)


Synopsis: Explore theories and methods for critical reflection and apply these to your experiences on placement. The assessment involves a critical reflection on your direct observation.

Content: Content will also be provided during an initial lecture introducing the concept of critical reflection on the pre-placement days, alongside this there will be online presentations and facilitated discussion at the recall days held at the University.
* How to gather and reflect on service user feedback
* How to apply theories and methods in practice
* How to apply knowledge of law and policy in practice
* How to apply values and ethics in practice
* How to apply research evidence in practice.

Course availability:

SP22032 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:

Department of Social & Policy Sciences
  • UHSP-AFB33 : BSc(Hons) Social Work and Applied Social Studies (Year 2)

Notes:

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