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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Psychology For Social Work Practice | |||
| Reference | SS2046 | Version | 3 |
| Created | April 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | March 2014 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | November 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to understand key psychological concepts and apply these to social work practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate an understanding of psychology and a range of psychological concepts. |
| 2 | Demonstrate an understanding as to how knowledge of psychology underpins practice in social work. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Understanding psychology, physical, sensory and perceptual development, social and personality development, cognitive development, learning theory, conditioning, schematic learning, moral reasoning, childhood, adolescence and adulthood. The module aims to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts and theories. The module is delivered and underpinned by a commitment to core social work values of respect, individualisation, empowerment, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles and upholds the values and ethical practice standards that reflect the requirements relating to engagement with public protection. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module is based on directed and private study supplemented by lectures and podcasts. Introductory materials are linked to course material. Directed and private study are supported by tutorials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 12 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 138 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| 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 |
| Description: | Essay | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by an essay. | |
| 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 | None, in addition to SCQF8 entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beckett,C., & H. Taylor, 2010, Human Growth and Development, 2nd Ed. London: Sage |
| 2 | Boyd, D., & Bee, H., 2013. Lifespan Development, 6th Ed. London: Pearson |
| 3 | Robinson, L., 2012. Psychology for Social Workers (electronic resource). London: Taylor and Francis |
| 4 | Davie G., 2008. Complete Psychology, 2nd Ed. London: Hodder |