Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
The learning on this module will introduce students to social work values and ethics, and how ethical frameworks are embedded in social work practice. The students will learn about social work codes of practice/ethics and how they underpin the values and practice of social work. Students will be introduced to the wider context of social work and they will explore social division, inequality and disadvantage. There will be a variety of insitu and online teaching and learning activities which will not only consider wider socio economic factors but also explore the students own values and personal narrative. The assessment will enable the students to demonstrate their understanding of the impact of structural inequality and disadvantage, and of the values and ethical context that underpins social work practice. This module will equip students with an understanding of social work values as well as an understanding of the wider context in which social work takes place and their role in challenging structural inequality and disadvantage. The learning in this module will equip students to apply knowledge in a variety of practice settings and service user groups.
Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce students to social work values and ethics, and how ethical frameworks are embedded in social work practice. Students will be introduced to the wider context of social work and they will explore social division, inequality and disadvantage.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/swk-10024/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
identify the nature of social work, and describe its role and function in a diverse society, with particular reference to concepts such as prejudice, structural discrimination, empowerment and anti-discriminatory practice: 2explore the nature, historical evolution, and application of social work values, in particular relevant regulatory and professional body Codes or Standards of Practice/Ethics for Social Workers and their underpinning philosophies: 1identify the nature, boundaries, and characteristics of professional activity and judgement: 1demonstrate an understanding of the social and legal processes that lead to marginalisation, isolation and exclusion and their impact on the demand for social work services: 2explain the processes that contribute to social difference, inequality and differential need experienced by service users: 2
Active Learning Hours = Lectures 40 hours in situ Interactive group work 20 Hours in situ Tutorials 3 Hours in situ Directed study (engagement with specific resources): 24 hours synchronous, remote Independent Study (remote, asynchronous) : 100 Wider reading relating to taught sessions and set tasks 113 Preparation for assessment tasks.
Description of Module Assessment
1: Presentation weighted 50%Presentation (equivalent to 2000 words) - 10mins + 5 for questionsA presentation detailing the historical evolution and application of social work and social work practice. The presentation will be a timed 10 minute presentation with an additional 5 minutes allocated for questions.
The presentations will be assessed by two academic staff. The overall grade will be based on a marking structure combining an assessment of the quality of t the presentation and content.
2: Assignment weighted 50%Campaign blog or pamphlet on a chosen social justice issue relevant to social workA 2000 word blog or other agreed 'campaign' materials (eg pamphlet) on an issue of social justice relevant to social work and agreed with module lead.