Module Descriptors
ASSESSING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN SOCIAL WORK
SOWK70229
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Mason
Email: D.Mason@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 27
Independent Study Hours: 123
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
All resources will be in the form of handouts to students in addition to texts above.
Module Texts
TBC
Williams, S. and Rutter, L. (2010) The Practice Educaactor¿s Handbook. (Exeter) Learning Matters.
Williams, S. and Rutter, L. (2010) The Practice Educaactor¿s Handbook. (Exeter) Learning Matters.
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (27)
4 hours Induction
21 hours Workshop
2 hours Tutorial
Guided Independent Study: (123)
4 hours Induction
21 hours Workshop
2 hours Tutorial
Guided Independent Study: (123)
Module Indicative Content
This module will enable students to develop and enhance their existing professional social work assessment skills, in order to meet the recommendations of the Social Work Reform Board for Assessors, the guidance from The College of Social Work and Skills for Care, HCPC and the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF).
Students will therefore cover:
A) The contemporary framework for social work education and qualification.
This aspect of the teaching will cover the continuum of social work education and training, the concept of professionalism in social work, the Social Work Reform Board recommendations, changes to the systems in place, the Professional Capabilities Framework and the requirements of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment
B) The facilitation of assessment within professional social work practice.
This will provide an overview of adult assessment theory, focussing predominantly on the holistic assessment of others. Assessing learning, performance and progression in relation to the PCF therefore requires an approach congruent with this framework. `Holistic assessment' is a recognised approach for assessing in such circumstances.
Students will therefore cover:
A) The contemporary framework for social work education and qualification.
This aspect of the teaching will cover the continuum of social work education and training, the concept of professionalism in social work, the Social Work Reform Board recommendations, changes to the systems in place, the Professional Capabilities Framework and the requirements of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment
B) The facilitation of assessment within professional social work practice.
This will provide an overview of adult assessment theory, focussing predominantly on the holistic assessment of others. Assessing learning, performance and progression in relation to the PCF therefore requires an approach congruent with this framework. `Holistic assessment' is a recognised approach for assessing in such circumstances.
Module Additional Assessment Details
The candidate will need to be responsible for supporting the professional assessment of a qualified social worker for a minimum period of six months.
They will be assessed in practice, which will involve two direct observations of practice (generally two supervision sessions). The assessment will be against the module learning outcomes.
A Portfolio of evidence will be submitted which will comprise the following components :
1. A Reflective account assessed against the module learning outcomes - 2500 words (Graded) - This will be a written reflection on one of the supervision sessions that was observed. (all LO's)
2. An Assessor's report (detailing direct observations against the learning outcomes 1& 6). (Pass/Fail)
3. Report and feedback from the Social Worker (ASYE) who was assessed and undertook the support (contributing to LO2) - (Pass/Fail)
Students must pass all elements of assessment to pass the module.
They will be assessed in practice, which will involve two direct observations of practice (generally two supervision sessions). The assessment will be against the module learning outcomes.
A Portfolio of evidence will be submitted which will comprise the following components :
1. A Reflective account assessed against the module learning outcomes - 2500 words (Graded) - This will be a written reflection on one of the supervision sessions that was observed. (all LO's)
2. An Assessor's report (detailing direct observations against the learning outcomes 1& 6). (Pass/Fail)
3. Report and feedback from the Social Worker (ASYE) who was assessed and undertook the support (contributing to LO2) - (Pass/Fail)
Students must pass all elements of assessment to pass the module.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Candidates should be a qualified social worker (this means most will be qualified to degree level) where this does not involve degree level study other evidence of the candidate¿s ability to work at this level needs to be provided and assessed by the teaching team.