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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Social Work In Society | |||
| Reference | SS1008 | Version | 10 |
| Created | March 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | June 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | May 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To increase understanding of the variable needs of different individuals, families and groups within society. To provide an initial understanding of communication, interviewing and assessment skills as well as a grasp of basic groupwork knowledge. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Show understanding of the nature of appropriate communication, interviewing and assessment skills within social work practice. |
| 2 | Show understanding of the nature and application of groupwork theory. |
| 3 | Show understanding of the significant issues concerning need and experience of discrimination relating to marginalised groups in society. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Communication, interviewing and assessment skills. Social work with a range of individuals, families and groups. Group process and groupwork theory. The concept of oppression and an anti-oppressive practice. Ethical perspectives on issues relating to difference, discrimination and disadvantage. Reflects the knowledge, skills and professional confidence and competence requirements around engagement with public protection. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| The core knowledge will be delivered by lecture. Understanding and application will be facilitated by the use of seminars. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 48 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 102 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | All learning outcomes are assessed by a case study | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one component with a 100% weighting. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Coulshed, V. & Orme, J. 2012. Social Work Practice (5th Edition) Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 2 | Preston-Shoot, M. 2007. Effective Groupwork, Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 3 | Lindsay, T. & Orton, S. 2014. Groupwork Practice in Social Work, Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 4 | Thomson, N. 2021. People Skills (2nd Edition), Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 5 | Thomson, N. 2018. Promoting Equality: Working with Diversity and Difference. Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 6 | Trevithick, P. 2012. Social Work Skills, O.U.P. |
| 7 | Walker, S. & Beckett, C. 2010. Social Work Assessment and Intervention, RHP. |
| 8 | Beesly, P. 2018. Developing your Communication Skills in Social Work. Sage |