Module Title
Social Work Policy, Practice And Methods 1
Keywords
Communication skills, Models of Assessment & Intervention, Reflective Practice, Social Work Values, Ethical Practice, Anti-oppressive Practice, Anti-Discriminatory Practice Social Policy, Social Divisions, Social Exclusion, Health, Personal Social Service |
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Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to SCQF8 entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To develop the students knowledge and understanding of the nature and meaning of social policy.
To develop students understanding of social work values, methods, knowledge and conceptual frameworks.
To enable students to comprehend the significance of social policy in influencing and determining the role social work and social welfare in society
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Define and analyse social work values, policies and practice.
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Define discuss and analyse contemporary social policies.
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Analyse and discuss the relationship between social policy and social work in a diverse society.
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Indicative Module Content
Social policy, social divisions, social exclusion, social inclusion, health, personal social services, welfare state, education, social security, employment, housing, children, families, criminal justice, personalisation, service users, carers.
Social work values and ethical dilemmas, anti-discriminatory practice, communication, methods of assessment and risk assessment, methods of social work intervention, evidence based practice, reflective practice
| Within the policy overview of the module there is a specific introduction to how social policy underpins social work practice in general which includes work with children and families. The module also introduces the context and application of theories of social work assessment and intervention, where within the broad introduction to social work practice there is a natural focus on children and families, through the use of case studies and the module workbook material. This core knowledge is supplemented by basic skills and competency work via a range of teaching methods that address the knowledge, skills and professional confidence and competence requirements of Key Capabilities in Child Care and Child Protection (Scottish Executive, 2006). 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 of Key Capabilities.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning |
| 12 |
Directed Study
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| 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
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
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Outcomes 1, 2 and 3 will be assessed by an essay.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Alcock P., Erskine A., and May M., The Students Companion to Social Policy. 2008. 3rd Edition. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing
| | 2. | Lishman, J., Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care; Theory and Knowledge. 2007. 2nd Edition. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishing
| | 3. | Coulshed, V., and Orme, J., Social Work Practice. 2006. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan
| | 4. | Payne, M., Modern Social Work Theory. 3rd Edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
| | 5. | Walker, S., and Beckett, C., 2003. Social Work Assessment and Intervention. Lyme Regis: Russell House Publications
| | 6. | Distance Learning Social Work Policy, Practice and Methods 1 Workbook. Aberdeen: RGU available at www.rgu.ac.uk
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