Prerequisites for Module
Satisfactory completion of SCQF 8 entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To allow students to apply a range of concepts to their direct practice as required by the SSSC contained in the Standards in Social Work Education document.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Explain the purpose of the practice setting within a specific social policy context
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Provide an assessment of the demography of the area served, with specific reference to the diversity of the population.
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Demonstrate application of relevant legislation in the practice setting.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the services delivered by the practice setting with particular reference to issues of empowerment, disadvantage, discrimination and oppression.
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Indicative Module Content
Direct practice experiences which will allow the student the opportunity to reflect, apply and integrate a range of values, theories and methods to social work practice.
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Where a student’s practice learning is undertaken in a child care setting they will draw from legislation, policy, practice and research of the subject matter and meet the expectations and knowledge requirement of Key Capabilities in Child Care and Protection (Scottish Executive, 2006).
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | Direct Practice
| 150 |
Mode of Delivery
Period of direct practice.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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All Learning Outcomes are assessed by an essay.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Dependent on placement setting and client group.
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Additional Notes
The module Practice Learning 1/Contexts is based on experience gained following the first period of direct practice in Stage 2.
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