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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Theory To Practice | |||
| Reference | SS3091 | Version | 2 |
| Created | January 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | September 2022 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | February 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to reflect on the acquisition of understanding and application of knowledge, skills and values relevant for social work practice through collaborative group work. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Reflect on the application of a range of approaches to assessment within social work practice. |
| 2 | Reflect on the application of applied knowledge of social work interventions within the context of evidence based practice. |
| 3 | Reflect on engagement with social work values and ethics applied to social work practice. |
| 4 | Reflect on the utility of groupwork as a learning tool. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Theoretical understanding of need. Methods of assessment and risk assessment. Methods of social work intervention including: direct work with children, life space skills, task centred case work, care management, psycho-social case work. Cognitive behavioural social work, and models of family therapy. Evidence based practice. Reflective practitioner skills. Ethics and values. Groupwork. The content reflects the knowledge, skills and professional confidence and competence requirements relating to engagement with public protection |
| Module Delivery |
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| Delivery is by a directed group work project |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 12 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 138 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| 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: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | All learning outcomes will be assessed by an essay | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by a written reflective 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 | Students are required to have passed all Stage 2 modules |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lishman J., Yuill C., Brannan J., & Gibson A., (Eds.) 2018. Social Work: An Introduction. 2nd Ed. London: Sage |
| 2 | Thompson, N., 2017. Promoting Equality: Working with Diversity and Difference 5th Ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan |
| 3 | Deaon, L., & Macdonald, S., 2017. Social Work Theory and Practice London: Learning Matters |
| 4 | Payne, M., 2020. How to Use Social Work Theory: an essential practice guide. Bristol: Policy Press |