Introduction to Social Work
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| SOCW1001 | Social Work | 1 | 30 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- SOCW1001
- School
- Social Work
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module will introduce students to the core knowledge, skills, ethics and values underpinning social work practice. Students will be encouraged to develop a sense of what it means to be a reflective practitioner. They will be taught a range of approaches to social work practice, what it means to be professional and the impact of the use of self. They will explore the perspectives of people with lived experience and underpinning anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles for working with inequality and diversity. Students will be given the opportunity to practice generic key skills and their understanding of the social work role through innovative teaching methods.
Target Students
Only available for Year 1 BA Hons Social Work students.
Classes
This module is taught through a combination of lectures and seminars. Students must also attend Skills Days.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: 2,500 words.
- 50% Coursework 2: 2,500 words.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To introduce students to the social work role.To introduce students to the values and ethics underpinning social work practice.To familiarise students with the concepts of discrimination, inequality and the diversity of people with lived experience.To enable students to have an understanding of the ‘use of self’ and the role of critical reflection in social work practice.To offer students the opportunity to learn from people with lived experience.To introduce students to the requirements of the regulatory body, Social Work England.Learning Outcomes
1. Begin to recognise difference and diversity and identify the impacts of inequality and discrimination on people who use services.
2. Describe the impact of your own beliefs and experiences on your own values and judgements.
3. Demonstrate the ability to produce a range of written documents which treats information about, and for, people in a confidential and sensitive way.
4. Demonstrate ability to reflect using a reflective model or framework.
5. Demonstrate the ability to challenge your own beliefs and values and how they might impact upon social work practice.