SW3U003 - PQ Social work and Practice Education 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SW3U003
Module Title: PQ Social work and Practice Education
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Health and Social Care
Faculty Sub Group: Health and Social Care
Module Leader: Katie Neil-Taylor
Module Team: Katie Neil-Taylor, Owain Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2021 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 30 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100503 - social work
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2021
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

The aim of this module is to enable social workers to critically analyse and reflect on the knowledge and skills required to assess and supervise social work students.

Content Summary

The module will enable qualified social workers to analyze and evaluate their ability to assess, supervise and practice educate social work students. They will reflect on the principles and values of social work to enhance the development of students. They will be taught to assess and supervise social work students utilizing a variety of professional approaches with reference to current research. They will be observed by a qualified Practice Supervisor on two occasions while supervising a social work student. They will demonstrate their ability to integrate anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice throughout the supervision and assessment of social work students. Knowledge and understanding of adult learning and the use of theory in practice will be taught and analyzed throughout the module. Evidence of the Code of Professional Practice and National Occupational Standards prescribed by Social Care Wales will be integrated throughout the practice education, assessment and supervision of social work students. The skills and knowledge gained will be transferable into more diverse social work and social care settings. The perspectives of individuals, families and carers will be incorporated by the candidate.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 16
Project supervision 6
Work based learning 126
Independent Study 120
Active/Simulation Based 10
Groupwork 22
Total Hours Selected 300

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate a critical awareness of the National Occupational Standards for Social Work and Code of Professional Practice, and the role of the Practice Educator in supporting and assessing student social workers
LO2 Engage with research and policy findings in their field of practice and critically evaluate their impact upon notions of effective practice, ensuring a critical focus on Welsh Context and anti-oppressive practice.
LO3 Consider various models of interaction to manage and develop a student’s learning. This will involve the utilisation of the knowledge, skills and experience of others, including individuals, families and carers, to develop the learning experience, practice education and assessment of students.
LO4 Demonstrate a critical awareness of adult learning and assessment and critical understanding of learning models through engagement with reflective practice and theory

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Self Reflective Assessment 1 A critical reflective assignment on the candidate’s experience of being a Practice Educator of a social work student. (4000 words) 0 4000 100 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Clinical Learning 1 A portfolio that provides evidence aligned to National Occupational Standards (Social Care Wales (2017) Standard 1, 2 & 6 and Code of Professional Practice (Social Care Wales 2014) Portfolio to include evidence of supervision, direct observation feedback and feedback on practice and performance from a Practice Supervisor. 0 N/A 0 No 100

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Self Reflective Assessment 1
Clinical Learning 1

Reading List

Brown K. Rutter L. (2008) Critical Thinking for Social Work. Exeter: Learning Matters

Doel M and Shardlow M. (2017) Modern Social Work Practice: Teaching and Learning in Social Work Placements. Abingdon: Routledge

Hawkins P, Shohet R, (2012) Supervision in the Helping Professions 4th ed. OU Press

Healy K. (2014) Social work Theories in Context: Creating Frameworks for Practice 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Howe K., Gray I. (2013) Effective Supervision in Social Work. London: Sage

Knott C. and Scragg T. (2016) Reflective Practice in Social Work 2nd ed. Exeter: Learning Matters

Lindsay T. and Orton S. (2008) Group work Practice in Social Work. Exeter: Learning Matters

Lishman J (2017) Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care ed. London: Sage

Thompson N (2015) Understanding Social Work: preparing for practice. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

MacLean S and Harrison R. (2015) Theory and Practice: A Straightforward Guide for Social Work Students. Kirwan Maclean

Thomson N. (2010) Theorizing Social Work Practice. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Journal of Practice Teaching in Health and Social Work

British Journal of Social Work

Journal of Social Work Education.

www.scie.org.uk

https://www.socialcare.wales/