SW1S041 - Communication Skills in Social Work 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SW1S041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Communication Skills in Social Work | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Integrated Health, Social Care and Post Registration Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Michelle Culwick | ||
| Module Team: | , Linda Jones, Katie Neil-Taylor, Owain Jones, Carrie Needs, Mark Richardson | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100503 - social work | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
• Introduce students to communication skills in social work practice
• Enable students to understand communication theories and the importance of having meaningful and appropriate conversations based on the notion of an outcome focused approach and strengths based perspective.
• Raise students’ awareness of meeting the needs of individuals, carers, families whose first language is not English. This will include the Welsh language and cultures and its importance in relation to communication, empowerment and person centred practice.
Content Summary
• Communication and the skills used within social work practice.
• Communication theories relevant to social work practice
• Building effective and reciprocal relationships with individuals, carers, families and young people.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 42 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Independent Study | 92 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge and skills to build a social work relationship with individuals and families in line with the ‘What Matters Conversation’ and how this feeds into the assessment process and the ethos of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. |
| LO2 | Develop an understanding of knowledge and skills, and theories of communication and their application to practice in accordance with co-production and the individual’s well-being. |
| LO3 | Demonstrate an understanding of language, empowerment and inclusion. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 1 | A reflective account on the knowledge and skills of communication used with individuals and families, within the Welsh context, during the twenty day placement. | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |