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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Assessed Practice and Analysis 1
Reference SSM132 Version 1
Created December 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved March 2023 SCQF Points 30
Amended January 2020 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To provide students with professional practical experience upon which to apply critical, evidence based reflection and analysis. To enable students to locate such reflection and analysis within the necessary frameworks (ethical, practice, legal and structural).

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically analyse and reflect on their own practice drawing on relevant social work and social science theory.
2 Critically evaluate the role and context of their practice within a legal and policy framework.
3 Critically reflect on issues of discrimination and oppression in relation to the practice setting.
4 Demonstrate competence in direct practice skills as required by the SSSC in a manner appropriate for a Stage 1 student.

Indicative Module Content
Supervised practice. Self reflective, evidence based practice. The content also reflects the knowledge, skills and professional confidence and competence requirements around engagement with public protection.

Module Delivery
Supervised practice - 80 days.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A N/A
Non-Contact Hours N/A N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours 300 N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body 600  

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 50% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Presentation
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 50% Outcomes Assessed: 4
Description: Placement report

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module has two components - Component 1 is assessed by a presentation with a 50% weighting and component 2 is assessed by a pass/fail of the placement, also with a 50% weighting.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A Grade in Component 1 and Pass in Component 2
B B Grade in Component 1 and Pass in Component 2
C C Grade in Component 1 and Pass in Component 2
D D Grade in Component 1 and Pass in Component 2
E E Grade in Component 1 and/or Fail in Component 2
F F Grade 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 In addition to course entry requirements, a provisional pass for SS4085 - Readiness for Practice is required.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Dunk-West, P., 2018. How To Be A Social Worker: A Critical Guide for Students. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
2 Knott, C., 2013. Reflective Practice in Social Work, 3rd ed. London: Learning Matters, Sage
3 Lomax, R., 2014. Surviving Your Social Work Placement, 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
4 Reading directed according to practice situation and informed by literature search.


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