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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Personal And Professional Development - Justification, Evaluation And Reflection case study
Reference SS3084 Version 1
Created October 2020 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved July 2020 SCQF Points 30
Amended ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To provide a case study experience which will enable the student to demonstrate competence in the SSSC requirements contained in the Standards in Social Work Education document in a manner appropriate for a level 3 student.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Explain, apply, justify and evaluate a range of social work methods.
2 Critically appraise strategies to deal with ethical issues, dilemmas and conflicts.
3 Reflect on personal and professional learning and development, including role of supervision.

Indicative Module Content
Case study experience which will allow the student the opportunity to reflect, apply, and integrate a range of values and theories to social work practice. The student will draw from theory, previous practice and research of the subject matter and meet the expectations and knowledge requirement of engagement with public protection.

Module Delivery
Case study and engagement with academic tutor.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 12 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 288 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
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
Description: Presentation

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by a 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 all Stage 2 modules.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Gibbons-Wood, L., et al, 2017. Social Work Law in Scotland 3rd Ed. Edinburgh: W Green & Son Ltd.
2 Hothersall, S.J, and Bolger, J.L, (Eds), 2016. Social Policy for Social Work, Social Care and the Caring Professions: Scottish Perspectives. Kent: Ashgate Publishing.
3 Adams, R., Dominelli, L., and Payne, M., 2009. Social Work: Themes, Issues and Critical Debates 3rd Ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
4 Lishman, J.,(Ed.),2015. Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care: Knowledge and Theory. 3rd edition, London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
5 Banks, S., 2012. Ethics and Values in Social Work, 4th edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave McMillan.
6 Knott, C., & Scragg, T., 2018. Reflective Practice in Social Work 5th edition. London: Learning Matters.


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