Module Descriptors
COMPUTER SKILLS FOR SOCIAL WORK
SOWK50144
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
0 credits
Contact
Leader: Guy Kempster
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 20%
- CLASS-TEST - SECOND CLASS TEST weighted at 20%
- CLASS-TEST -THIRD CLASS TEST weighted at 20%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 20%
- 4TH CLASS TEST weighted at 20%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Understanding Basic Concepts.
Use of a range of computer-based applications including work, powerpoint, excel, access and e-mail.
Organisation - management of computer-based material.
Communication using electronic sources.
Use of a range of computer-based applications including work, powerpoint, excel, access and e-mail.
Organisation - management of computer-based material.
Communication using electronic sources.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative Assessment:
Basic Concepts Online Assessment (weighting 20%)
Class Tests, 3 x 1.5 hours (weighting 3 x 20% = 60%)
Powerpoint presentation file (weighting 20%)
Student must pass all elements of assessment.
Formative Assessment:
Feedback during workshops on tutor-set exercises.
Basic Concepts Online Assessment (weighting 20%)
Class Tests, 3 x 1.5 hours (weighting 3 x 20% = 60%)
Powerpoint presentation file (weighting 20%)
Student must pass all elements of assessment.
Formative Assessment:
Feedback during workshops on tutor-set exercises.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
This module is only available to students enrolled on the BA (Hons) Social Work degree. Students must pass this module by the end of their Honours level in order to meet the professional requirements of the General Social Care Council. Students are strongly encouraged however to complete this module by the end of their certificate level studies and should have successfully completed the module before proceeding to honours level.
Module Texts
Gregor, C. (2006) Practical Computer Skills for Social Work, Exeter, Learning Matters
Munnelly, B., Holden, P., McMillan, K. and Weaver, J. (2007) ECDL 4 The Complete Coursebook for Office XP, Harcourt, Prentice Hall
Munnelly, B., Holden, P., McMillan, K. and Weaver, J. (2007) ECDL 4 The Complete Coursebook for Office XP, Harcourt, Prentice Hall
Module Resources
Computer facilities including access to WWW and an e-mail account.
Microsoft Office.
Microsoft Office.
Module Learning Strategies
Essential computer applications workshops 24 x 2 hours = 48 hours.
Independent Study:
- working through guided exercises and study material = 52 hours
- revision, practice and consolidation of skills gained = 50 hours.
Independent Study:
- working through guided exercises and study material = 52 hours
- revision, practice and consolidation of skills gained = 50 hours.