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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Foundations of Social Work Study(Distance Learning) | |||
| Reference | SS1065 | Version | 1 |
| Created | January 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | March 2024 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide students with knowledge and understanding of the social work role; social work values; social issues affecting service users; and the powers and functions of political institutions in relation to social work | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Identify social work values and ethical concepts and relate these values and concepts to social work practice. |
| 2 | Summarise the roles and tasks of social workers within an appropriate organisational context |
| 3 | Demonstrate an understanding of social issues affecting the lives of people who use social work services |
| 4 | Describe the main political institutions, their powers and functions in relation to social work in Scotland |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Study skills. Academic integrity. Professional codes of ethics. Personal and professional values. History of social work. Roles and tasks of social work. Social work knowledge base and skills. Social issues and social work. Introduction to main service user groups. Social work agencies and organisational structures. The main Scottish and UK-wide political structures and processes. Scottish political systems in relation to social policy and social work. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is based on directed and private study supplemented by online resources. Introductory materials are linked to course material. Directed and private study is supported by online tutorials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 12 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 288 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| 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, 4 |
| Description: | Written assignment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| In order to achieve the 30 credits for this module, students must achieve an overall pass in the written coursework. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| Pass | Pass |
| Fail | Fail |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Prior certificated study at level SCQF level 7. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beckett, C., Maynard, A., Jordon, P. 2017. Values and Ethics in Social Work. 3rd Ed. London: Sage |
| 2 | Heywood, A., 2017. Political ideologies: an introduction. London: Palgrave. |
| 3 | Lishman, J., Bolger, J., Gibson, N., Spolander, G., Yuill, C. 2023 Social Work An Introduction London: Sage. |
| 4 | McTavish, D., 2016. Politics in Scotland. Abington: Routledge |