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Social Work Across the Lifecourse - SPY00063H
Module summary
This module will introduce you to theories and models used in social work and how this knowledge is applied in assessment, planning and interventions in social work across the lifecourse (covering work with children, adults and older people in various settings). The module takes a case study approach to learning which integrates the learning of theories/ knowledge with practice .
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2021-22 to Spring Term 2021-22 |
Module aims
This module will introduce you to theories and models for social work and how this knowledge is used in assessment, planning and interventions across social work with children and adults. The module will use case studies (covering adults social work and children & families social work) as well as lectures and seminars to allow you the opportunity to apply theory to practice and understand the knowledge and skills required to undertake complex and dynamic cases in a variety of social work contexts.
You will also be introduced to ethics and values in social work practice by using challenging and ethically complex case study scenarios. This learning is supported by a 2 'Skills Days' on ethics and values at the beginning of the term.
Module learning outcomes
Having completed the module, students should:
LO1: Demonstrate insight into how social workers, in various settings, evaluate and apply social work knowledge and theory.
LO2: Demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of approaches and models for assessment and intervention in social work practice.
LO3: Demonstrate the ability to negotiate practice dilemmas with a view to sound and ethical decision making and with an understanding of the importance of multi-agency working.
Module content
This module will cover key theories for social work (Theories of Human Development, Life Course theories, sociological theories) as well as developing the skills needed to apply these theories in practice (Assessment Skills, Risk assessment, multi-agency working and decision making).
There are number of skills days throughout the module which focus key topics relevant to applying theory to practice in social work across the whole life course. The Skills Days integrated into this module are:
Ethics & Values x2
Understanding Dementia
Understanding Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Trauma-Informed Practice
Substance Misuse
Domestic Abuse
Gender & Sexuality
Race & Ethnicity
Theory Into Practice
Reflective Practice Skills
Assessment & Intervention Skills
Multi agency, Partnership & Integrated Working
Students will also be required to undertake a shadowing day during the module in order to develop their understanding of the everyday work of social workers in statutory settings.
Assessment
| Task | Length | % of module mark |
|---|---|---|
| Essay/coursework Case Study Analysis |
N/A | 70 |
| Essay/coursework Intervention Plan |
N/A | 30 |
Special assessment rules
Non-compensatable
Reassessment
| Task | Length | % of module mark |
|---|---|---|
| Essay/coursework Case Study Analysis |
N/A | 70 |
| Essay/coursework Intervention Plan |
N/A | 30 |
Module feedback
Students will receive feedback on summative assessments within 4 weeks of submission. Students receive formative supports throughout the module during weekly facilitated case study workshops.
Indicative reading
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