Module Descriptors
THE CONTEXT OF ADULT SOCIAL CARE
SOWK40232
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Karen Micklewright
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will trace the historical context of adult social care from the birth of the welfare state to the present day. It seeks to provide an understanding of the social construction of social problems including poverty, homelessness, worklessness and health inequalities. Progressive social and political interventions designed to address these and other issues will be discussed and the impact of socio-economic factors considered.
The module will continue by exploring challenges facing modern adult social care provision, including globalisation, demographic changes, immigration and key policy and legislation changes, as well as the opportunities these present. Contemporary attempts to transform adult social care and provide effective, affordable services that meet individual and community needs within an increasingly diverse society will be explored.
The module will continue by exploring challenges facing modern adult social care provision, including globalisation, demographic changes, immigration and key policy and legislation changes, as well as the opportunities these present. Contemporary attempts to transform adult social care and provide effective, affordable services that meet individual and community needs within an increasingly diverse society will be explored.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative
Written assignment (2.000 words, 100%) Learning Outcomes 1-3
This should outline the development of adult social care within the UK from the birth of welfare state and demonstrate the student's understanding of the way in which political change can impact adult social care provision. Students should also discuss the social, political and demographic changes currently influencing adult social care provision within the UK and evaluate contemporary policies design to meet individual and community adult social care needs within an increasingly diverse society.
A minimum grade point 4 must be achieved to pass this module.
Formative
Class discussion and debate will provide opportunities for peer and tutor feedback to guide developing knowledge and understanding and analysis of key theoretical concepts. Students will also receive formative feedback from their tutor on assignment plans during tutorials.
Written assignment (2.000 words, 100%) Learning Outcomes 1-3
This should outline the development of adult social care within the UK from the birth of welfare state and demonstrate the student's understanding of the way in which political change can impact adult social care provision. Students should also discuss the social, political and demographic changes currently influencing adult social care provision within the UK and evaluate contemporary policies design to meet individual and community adult social care needs within an increasingly diverse society.
A minimum grade point 4 must be achieved to pass this module.
Formative
Class discussion and debate will provide opportunities for peer and tutor feedback to guide developing knowledge and understanding and analysis of key theoretical concepts. Students will also receive formative feedback from their tutor on assignment plans during tutorials.
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 24 hours of class support and 126 hours of independent and self directed study.
Contact Hours:
Lectures: 18 hours
Class discussions: 4 hours
Tutorials: 2 hours
The class sessions will include formal lectures, case study analysis, group discussions based on student experiences in the subject area and tutorials. Students will be encouraged to integrate their work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses.
Independent Study Hours:
Guided reading: 58 hours
Assignment preparation: 58 hours
Tutorial preparation: 10 hours
Contact Hours:
Lectures: 18 hours
Class discussions: 4 hours
Tutorials: 2 hours
The class sessions will include formal lectures, case study analysis, group discussions based on student experiences in the subject area and tutorials. Students will be encouraged to integrate their work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses.
Independent Study Hours:
Guided reading: 58 hours
Assignment preparation: 58 hours
Tutorial preparation: 10 hours
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
Bilton, A. (2004) Introductory Sociology (4th ed), Basingstoke, Palgrave
Fulcher, J. & Scott, J. (2007) Sociology (3rd ed), Oxford, Oxford University Press
Giddens, A. (2006) Sociology (5th edition), Cambridge, Polity
Pearson, C. (2006) Direct Payments and Personalisation of Care, London: Dunedin Academic Press
Fulcher, J. & Scott, J. (2007) Sociology (3rd ed), Oxford, Oxford University Press
Giddens, A. (2006) Sociology (5th edition), Cambridge, Polity
Pearson, C. (2006) Direct Payments and Personalisation of Care, London: Dunedin Academic Press
Module Resources
I.T. Facilities with access to Moodle