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Module Title
Practice Analysis (Degree Students - Placement 1)

Keywords
Practice, Theory, Integration, Application, Values, Reflection.

ReferenceSS2008
SCQF LevelSCQF 8
SCQF Points30
ECTS Points15
CreatedAugust 2002
ApprovedSeptember 2002
AmendedOctober 2004
Version No.2

Prerequisites for Module

None, in addition to SHE 2 modules.

Corequisite Modules

None.

Precluded Modules

None.

Aims of Module

To enable the student to demonstrate an ability to apply relevant theory to practice and reflect critically on their practice skills with regard to values, knowledge, assessment and intervention.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1. Provide an informed assessment of a service user drawing on relevant theory and applying appropriate skills.
2. Explain, analyse and evaluate work with a service user making specific reference to social work methods.
3. Examine oppression and unfair discrimination encountered during placement and reflect on potential and actual strategies for addressing these issues.
4. Reflect on the process of the work and on the part played by yourself, other professionals and the service user.

Indicative Module Content

Social work placement experiences which will allow the student the opportunity to reflect, apply and integrate a range of values and theories to social work practice.

Indicative Student Workload

Directed Study

Distance Learning
Student Placement (see Additional Notes)
300

Mode of Delivery

Social Work Practice Learning.

Assessment Plan

Learning Outcomes Assessed
Coursework 1,2,3,4

Essay

Indicative Bibliography

1.Depending on placement setting and client group.

Additional Notes

With regard to the Indicative Student Workload, the student will be working in an agency setting for approximately 360 hours during the placement period. The length of placements is prescribed by CCETSW.


Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Aberdeen, AB10 7QB, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781