SW4U002 - PQ Social work and Practice Education 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SW4U002
Module Title: PQ Social work and Practice Education
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Youth, Community and Social Work
Faculty Sub Group: Sports Coaching
Module Leader: Bernard Dacey
Module Team: Katie Neil-Taylor, Victoria Collins
First Intended Intake: SEP 2021 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 30 Credit Level: 7
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 critically analyse and evaluate their ability to practice educate, assess, and supervise social work students. They will critically reflect on the principles and values of social work to enhance the development of students. They will be taught to practice educate, 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 theory in practice will be taught and critically 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 assessing and supervising 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 Use a range of agreed assessment tools to develop information about the student’s capabilities, values and knowledge application in practice including how theories and models of adult learning and different approaches to pedagogy were employed
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 Analyse and integrate models of supervision and their application, including theories of power, research evidence on power differentials and appropriate use of authority and accountability in working with learners
LO4 Reflect on the effectiveness of their own responses to the opportunities and challenges in managing the Practice Learning Opportunity and the student’s development

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Self Reflective Assessment 2 A critical reflective assignment on the candidate’s experience of being a Practice Educator of a social work student. (3000 words) 0 3000 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Self Reflective Assessment 1 A critical reflective assignment on the candidate’s experience of a specific observed supervision session incorporating and applying theory to practice. 0 3000 50 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 2
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

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

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

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

Journal of Practice Teaching in Health and Social Work

Social Work Education.

Journal of Social Work Education

British Journal of Social Work

www.scie.org.uk

https://www.socialcare.wales/