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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Reflective Practice And Professional Development 1
Reference SS2048 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 enable the student to reflect critically on and evaluate their personal and professional development arising from their practice learning experiences.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Reflect on professional learning and development from practice learning.
2 Discuss professional learning and the significance of the relationship between personal and professional learning.
3 Discuss the role of ethical practice in addressing ethical dilemmas and conflicts from the period of practice learning.
4 Evaluate how support and supervision processes contributed to continuous professional development.

Indicative Module Content
Direct Practice experiences which allow the student opportunities to reflect, apply and integrate a range of values, theories and methods to social work practice. Students will draw and reflect on theory, research, practice skills and issues from placement. 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
Period of practice learning.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A N/A
Non-Contact Hours N/A 150
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: Practical Exam Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Student presentation.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by a student presentation.
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 the 60 day placement in Stage 2.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Module Personal and Professional Development 1 This is based on the first practice experiences gained from the practice placement at Stage 2 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.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Adams, R., Dominelli, L., & Payne, M., 2009. Social Work: Themes, Issues and Critical Debates. 3rd Ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan
2 Banks, S., 2006. Ethics and Values in Social Work. 3rd Ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.
3 Knott, C., & Scragg, T., 2013. Reflective Practice in Social Work, 3rd Ed. London: Learning Matters
4 Lishman, J., (Ed.) 2007. Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care: Knowledge and Theory. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
5 Wonnacott, J., 2001 Mastering Social Work Supervision. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
6 Robert Gordon University 2014 Professional Development 1, 2 and 3. Aberdeen: RGU

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