Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to SHE requirements.
Corequisite Modules
SS2030 Practice Learning 1: Contexts
SS2043 Practice Analysis 1
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to understand, apply and evaluate a range of key concepts underpinning evidence based and reflective social work practice.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Explain the values underpinning social work practice and the nature of ethical practice in a diverse society.
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Explain and apply a range of approaches to assessment of need or risk within social work practice.
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Apply a range of social work models of intervention to social work practice.
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Use and relate evidence based research which supports or challenges theoretical material.
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Indicative Module Content
Social work values and ethical dilemmas.
Communication.
Methods of assessment and risk assessment.
Methods of social work intervention.
Overview of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
| Evidence based practice.
Reflective practice.
Anti-discriminatory practice.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | Lectures/Workshops/Tutorials
| 12 |
Directed Study
| | ODL Materials
| 100 |
Private Study
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| 38 |
Mode of Delivery
This module is based on directed and private study supplemented by lectures, workshops and tutorials. Introductory lectures and workshops are linked to course materials. Directed and private study is supported by tutorials.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4
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Coursework will comprise a case study.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Burton, J. 1993 The Handbook of Residential Care. London: Routledge
| | 2. | Coulshed, V. and Orme, S. 1998 Social Work Practice: An introduction. Basingstoke: Macmillan
| | 3. | Stepney, P. and Ford D. 2000 Social Work Models, Methods and Theories. Lyme Regis: Russell House
| | 4. | Thomson, N. 2001 Anti-discriminatory Practice. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
| | 5. | Walker, S. and Beckett, C 2003 Social Work Assessment and Intervention. Lyme Regis: Russell House
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