Module Title
Learning In Practice 2: Theoretical Understanding of Practice (Working with Adults)
Keywords
Sociology, psychology, education, social work, social care, professional practice. |
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Prerequisites for Module
Satisfactory completion of all Stage 2 modules or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide opportunities within assessed practice learning for analysing and evaluating different theories of understanding from sociology, psychology, education, social work and other disciplines to guide professional practice with adults.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Apply theories of understanding that underpin observation, assessment and pedagogical intervention within social and day care environments workign with adults.
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Appraise understanding of components of professional reflection and application in and on action.
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Analyse issues relating to social conditions and social problems and practice in a manner which fosters sociality in working with adults.
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Indicative Module Content
Holistic practice. Lifespace. Notion of head(conceptual), hands (being active) and heart(personal). The private, personal and professional. The common third. Challenging by choice. Theories of communication. Life world orientation. Meaning making (narratives). Ethics of care. Safe care. Law and social policy. Theories of change. Evidence based practice. Inter-disciplinary practice.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | Lectures and Tutorials
| 10 |
Directed Study
| | Direct Practice
| 280 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 10 |
Mode of Delivery
This module is based on directected and private study supplemented by lectures and tutorials and is associated with a period of direct learning in practice. Introductory lectures are linked to course materials.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,3
| | Component 2 | 2
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Component 2 will be assessed by portfolio.
Component 1 will be assessed by a case study.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | HATTON, L., 2013. Social Pedagogy in the UK: theory and practice. Lyme Regis: Russell House Publishing.
| | 2. | LISHMAN, J., ed. 2007. Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
| | 3. | MILLER, J., 1996. Social Care Practice. Oxon: Hodder Education.
| | 4. | STEPHENS, P., 2003. Heart and Head. Studies in Comparative Social Pedagogies and International Social Work and Social Policy, Vol XV.
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