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 Academic Year:
| 2013/4 |
| Owning Department/School:
| Department of Social & Policy Sciences (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office) |
| Credits:
| 12 |
| Level:
| Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
| Period: |
Semester 1 at Wiltshire College |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: |
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: The aim of this module is to enable students to develop an awareness of their personal values and an understanding of the social sciences in relation to individual and social development, and to apply this awareness and understanding to their own lives and to the lives of service users. The learners will be able to state & analyse the implications for their practice. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit the students should be able to: * Reflect on their own background, experiences and practice that may have an impact on the social work/user relationship (Key Role 1 Unit 1 Element 1.3 a) * Evaluate their own values and principles and identify any conflicts and tensions that might arise, either generally or when dealing with specific cases (Key Role 6 Unit 19 Element 19.3 d) * Understand psychological & sociological explanations of human growth & development & the factors that impact on it; mental health & well-being; social interactions & relationships; discrimination & oppression & human behaviour (Knowledge indicator 2 e) * Recognise their own values, prejudices, ethical dilemmas & conflicts of interest & analyse their implications on practice (Knowledge Indicator 3 a) * Value, recognise & respect the diversity, expertise & experience of individuals, families, carers, groups & communities (Knowledge Indicator 3 d) * Understand theories & methods promoting personal, social & emotional well-being (Knowledge indicator 4 i). Skills: Intellectual * use research-based concepts and critical explanations from social work and allied theoretical disciplines. (F,T,A) * skills for social work practice, their theoretical roots, the research evidence to support them and an ability to critically reflect upon their relevance for effectiveness in a range of intervention situations.(F,T,A) * think creatively and analytically, including self-assessment and critical reflection upon knowledge and practice relevant to social work.(F,T,A) * communicate an argument (F,T,A) * evaluate others' arguments and research. (F,T,A) * synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding. (F,T,A) Professional & Practical * Prepare for and work with individuals, families, carers, groups and communities to assess their needs and circumstances. (F,T,A) * Plan, carry out, review and evaluate social work practice with individuals, families, carers, groups and communities and other professionals. (F,T,A)) Transferrable & Key Skills * communicate effectively at all levels and using different means (F,A) * construct a bibliography of varying complexity. (F,T,A) * utilise communication and IT skills to produce report and access management information systems (F,A). Content: A mix of theoretical input & experiential activities whereby students are required to draw on material from their own personal background & analyse this against the theories introduced. Content includes: An ecological framework enculturation linked to the framework for the assessment of children and their families; developmental psychology; attachment & separation; the life cycle & life stages; self-concept & personal identity; gender & sexuality; social class & identity. |
| Programme availability: |
LP10593 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
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