Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to the course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
This module will be undertaken in conjunction with SS4049, SS4050 and SS4051.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide knowledge and analytical frameworks which will assist students in critically analysing social work practice through an ethical lens. To enable students to develop their understanding of the context and practice of working with other professionals and with service users and carers.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically analyse ethical dilemmas and value tensions in relation to social work practice.
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Critically apply knowledge to joint working within a care context.
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Analyse and justify service user/carer engagement within a social work context.
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Indicative Module Content
Social Work Values
Anti-discriminatory practice
Ethical Dilemmas
Service user and carer engagement
Spirituality and Social Work
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Part Time | Lectures, Workshops,
| 16 |
Directed Study
| | Includes supervision
| 50 |
Private Study
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| 77 | Assessment
| 7 |
| Mode of Delivery
A combination of lectures and skills based workshops.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
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A case study assesses all Learning Outcomes.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Fook, J. (2002) Social Work: Critical Theory and Practice. London. Sage. This book is good on identity and reflection and includes a chapter on “ongoing learning”. It also includes a discussion and a model for critical incident analysis as part of reflective practice.
| | 2. | Banks, S. (2006) Ethics and Values in Social Work 3rd Edition. Basingstoke. Palgrave Macmillan.
| | 3. | Hugman, R. and Smith, D (eds) (1995): Ethical Issues in Social Work. London. Routledge.
| | 4. | Hugman, R (2005): New Approaches in Ethics for the Caring Professions. Basingstoke. Palgrave Macmillan.
| | 5. | Lishman, J. (ed) (2007): Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care (2nd Ed). London. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
| | 6. | Thompson, N. (2006): Anti-discriminatory Practice (4th Ed). Basingstoke. Palgrave Macmillan.
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