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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Practice Analysis 1 | |||
| Reference | SS3031 | Version | 7 |
| Created | April 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | November 2004 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | November 2020 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to demonstrate an ability to apply relevant theory to practice and reflect critically on their practice skills with regard to values, knowledge, assessment and intervention. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Evaluate the legislative and social policy that underpin the work with service users on placement. |
| 2 | Identify and analyse work with a service user making specific reference to assessment and social work methods. |
| 3 | Critically analyse the challenges of inter professional practice within your placement setting. |
| 4 | Demonstrate competence in direct practice skills as required by the SSSC in a manner appropriate for student completing a first period of assessed practice learning. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Social work placement experiences which will allow the student the opportunity to relect, apply and integrate a range of values and theories to social work practice. The student’s practice learning should reflect the knowledge, skills and professional confidence and competence requirements relating to engagement with public protection as appropriate to the practice setting. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Social Work Practice Learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 40 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 260 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Essay | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | Placement | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has two components - Component 1 is assessed by an essay with 50% weighting and Component 2 is assessed by a pass/fail of the placement, also with a 50% weighting. Students will undertake Component 1 following successful completion of placement. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A in Component 1 and a Pass in Component 2. |
| B | B in Component 1 and a Pass in Component 2. |
| C | C in Component 1 and a Pass in Component 2. |
| D | D in Component 1 and a Pass in Component 2. |
| E | E in Component 1 and/or fail in Component 2. |
| F | F in Compnent1 and/or fail in Component 2. |
| 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 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| With regard to the Indicative Student Workload, the student will be working in an agency setting for appoximately 360 hours during the placement period. The length of placements is prescribed by the SSSC. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cunningham, J.,and Cunningham,S., 2012. Social Policy and Social Work: An Introduction. London: Sage |
| 2 | Guthrie, T., Social Work Law in Scotland. 2011. 3rd Edition. Edinburgh: Bloomsbury Professional. |
| 3 | Hothersall, S.J, & Bolger, J.L.,(Eds.) 2010. Social Policy for Social Work and the Caring Porfessions: Scottish Perspectives. Kent: Ashgate Publishing |
| 4 | Lishman, J.,(Ed.), 2007. Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care: Knowledge and Theory. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| 5 | Lishman J., Yuill C., Brannan J., & Gibson A., (Eds.) 2014. Social Work: An Introduction. London: Sage |