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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Social Work With Older People | |||
| Reference | SS2006 | Version | 6 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | June 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to evaluate and apply a range of theoretical frameworks and methods of working with older people. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Apply a range of interventions with older people using evidence based practice. |
| 2 | Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of current legislation and social policy on older people. |
| 3 | Analyse both social and psychological processes that impact on older people. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Methods of intervention, assessment, ethical practice, evidence based practice, Key Capabilities, exclusion, policy and legislation, sociological and psychological themes, dementia, ethnicity and spirituality, mental health and well-being, substance misuse, inter-professional practice, adult support and protection and the integration of health and social care. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Lectures, seminars, directed student working and self-directed working. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 100 | 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 essay based on an interview with an older person. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module is assessed by one component; an essay based on an interview with an older person and is 100% of the overall grade. | |
| 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 | Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 modules or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barrett, G., Sellman, D. and Thomas, J.,2005. Inter-professional Working in Health and Social Care, Professional Perspectives, Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 2 | Brown, K. (ed),2010. Vulnerable Adults and Community Care (2nd ed.), Learning Matters. |
| 3 | Crawford, K. & Walker, J.,2009. Social Work with Older People (2nd ed.),Learning Matters. |
| 4 | Davies, M. (ed.),2012. Social Work with Adults, Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 5 | Johns, R.,2011. Social Work, Social Policy and Older People - thinking through social work, Learning Matters. |
| 6 | Lynch, R. 2014. Social Work Practice with Older People (a positive person-centred approach), Sage: London. |
| 7 | Means, R., Richards, S. & Smith, R.,2008. Community Care - Policy and Practice (4th.ed), Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 8 | Ray, M., Bernard, M., & Phillips, J.,2009. Critical Issues in Social Work with Older People, Palgrave Macmillan. |