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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Essentials Of Family Group Decision Making
Reference SS3054 Version 2
Created August 2019 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved April 2018 SCQF Points 30
Amended September 2019 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
None.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Appraise the theory and practice of the Family Group Decision Making model in a national and international context.
2 Evidence a critical understanding of the role, function and principals underpinning the position of Family Group Decision Making co-ordinator.
3 Compare the Family Group Decision Making model with other approaches, evidencing a critical awareness of the positives and challenges of using Family Group Decision Making.

Indicative Module Content
Principles and underpinning theory regarding Family Group Decision Making. The context for the development of Family Group Decision Making as a process and as a practice. The role of the Family Group Decision Making co-ordinator.

Module Delivery
A combination of professional lectures, experiential exercises and skill-based workshops.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 18
Non-Contact Hours N/A 282
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
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, 3
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 SCQF level 9 course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Ashley, C. and Nixon, P., eds., 2007. Family group conferences - where next? policies and practices for the future. London: Family Rights Group.
2 Edwards, D., and Parkinson, K., 2018. Family group conferences in social work: involving families in social care decision making. Bristol: Policy Press.
3 McKillop, L., 2015. Family Group Conferencing: Scotland's National Standards.


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