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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Practice Analysis 2
Reference SS4026 Version 7
Created April 2020 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved September 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 Critically apply relevant theory to the assesment of the life and circumstances of service users.
2 Critically evaluate work with a service user making specific reference to social work methods and skills.
3 Critically examine oppression and discrimination encountered during placement in respect of service users.
4 Appraise knowledge of contemporary social policy and legislative issues and relate these to organisational structures concerned with service delivery within the practice setting
5 Demonstrate competence and direct practice skills as required by the SSSC in a manner appropriate for a final placement student

Indicative Module Content
Social work placement experiences which will allow the student the opportunity to reflect, 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
Social Work Practice Learning.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 20
Non-Contact Hours N/A 280
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: 50% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Learning Outcomes 1-4 will be assessed by a written assignment.
Component 2
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 50% Outcomes Assessed: 5
Description: Learning outcome 5 will be assessed by the practice learning co-ordinator within the practice setting

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module has two components - Component 1 is assessed by an essay with a 50% weighting and Component 2 is assessed by a pass/fail in the placement, also with a 50% weighting. Students will undertake the essay following successful completion of the placement.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E in Component 1 and/or Fail in Component 2
F F in Component 1 and/or Fail in Component 2
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module For DL students: satisfactory completion of Stage 2 modules or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Lishman J., Yuill C., Brannan J., and Gibson A., (Eds.) 2014. Social Work: An Introduction. London: Sage
2 Thompson, N., 2011. Promoting Equality: Working with Diversity and Difference 3rd Ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
3 Wilson, K., Ruch,G., Lymery, M., & Cooper., A., (Eds.) 2011. Social Work: An Introduction in contemporary practice, 2nd Ed. London: Pearson Education Ltd
4 Payne, M, 2005. Modern Social Work Theory, 3rd Ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
5 Lishman, J., (Ed.) 2007. Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care: Knowledge and Theory. London: Jessica Kingsley Press

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