Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to the course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
This module will be undertaken in conjunction with SS4048, SS4050 and SS4051.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable students to develop their skill in selecting, applying and evaluating their own social work practice within policy contexts.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically analyse models of assessment and intervention used in their practice.
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Critically analyse and reflect upon practice.
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Appraise and discuss developments in best practice in social work.
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Indicative Module Content
Models of interventions in relation to own practice
Principles, methods and application of evaluative processes
Self critical and reflective analysis of own practice using criteria derived from reputable sources
Understanding of evidence-based practice and how it might influence practice
Critically applied knowledge of recent developments in best practice/national directives
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Part Time | Lecture, seminars, workshops
| 16 |
Directed Study
| | Supervision etc
| 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-based essay 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. | Green Lister, P. and Crisp, B. R. (2007): ‘Critical Incident Analyses : A Practice Learning Tool for Students and Practitioners’ in Practice 19 (1).
| | 3. | Leathard, A, (2003): Interprofessional collaboration: from policy to practice in health and social care. Hove. Brunner-Routledge.
| | 4. | Lishman, J. (ed) (2007): Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care (2nd Ed). London. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
| | 5. | Scottish Executive (2006): Changing Lives: Report of the 21st Century Social Work Review. Edinburgh. Scottish Executive.
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