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Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities:
(56 hours)

Day 1: Module introduction: 7 hours
Day 2: Workshop, 7 hours
Day 3: Workshop, 7 hours
Day 4: Workshop, 7 hours
Day 5: Workshop, 7 hours
Plus three 7 hour recall days

Guided Independent Study: (244 hours)
200 Hours reading and literature review and reflective practice
44 Hours assignment preparation and writing

Upon successful completion of this module, candidates will be equipped to carry out assessment and support of registered social workers undertaking post graduate awards from newly qualified professionals to experienced social workers.

The content of the module includes:

- The contemporary framework for social work education and qualification
- The facilitation of assessment and support within professional social work practice.

- how to support and assess professionals in developing reflective practice,
- the personal qualities and skills needed to be effective in the role of supporting professional development. This will include considering the conditions that will ensure effectiveness, and developing effective communication, both verbal and non-verbal, and giving effective feedback.
- consideration of the distinctions between line management, coaching, mentoring, counselling and advice giving,
- a range of models and tools for assisting people in their professional development,
- identifying and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries through contracting and the consideration of ethical issues,
- learning styles and preferences,
- assessment of work-based learning to include identifying and analysing the role in relation to assessment, objectivity and evidence-based assessment.

The assessment process includes:

• Summative assessment: A critically reflective account of a candidate’s practice assessed against the module learning outcomes. The critique should incorporate learning from the course and employ a reflective style, including self-challenge and objectives for future
development -4,000 words (meets All LO’s). 100% weighting

• Formative assessment: Prepare an assignment plan for feedback

Beverly, A & Worsley, A. (2007) Learning and Teaching in Social Work Practice. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Bogg, D; Challis, M.(2013) Evidencing CPD- A Guide to Building Your Social Work Portfolio. St Albans: Critical Publishing.

Brown K. and Rutter L. (2004) Critical Thinking and Analysis. Exeter: Learning Matters.

Davys, A. and Beddoe, L. (2010) Best Practice in Professional Supervision: A Guide for the helping professions. (London) Jessica Kingsley

Doel, M. & Shardlow, S.(2005) Modern Social Work Practice: Teaching and Learning in Practice Settings. Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing Ltd.

Greer, J (2016) Resilience and Personal Effectiveness for Social Workers. London: Sage

Jarvis, P. (2006) Towards a Comprehensive Theory of Human Learning. London: Routledge.

Lloyd, I; Maclean, S. (2013) {eds} Developing Quality Practice Learning in Social Work- A Straightforward Guide for Practice Educators and Supervisors
Rugeley: Kirwin Maclean Associates Ltd.

Maclean, S. (2012) The Social Work Pocket Guide to Effective Supervision. (Lichfield) KMA Wonnacott, J. (2012) Mastering Social Work Supervision. (London) Jessica Kingsley

McLaughlin, H. (2007) Understanding Social Work Research. London: Sage Publications Ltd.

Morrison, T.(2005) Staff Supervision in Social Care. {3rd edition} Brighton: Pavilion

Walker, J; Crawford, K. & Parker, J.(2008) Practice Education in Social Work- A Handbook for Practice Teachers, Assessors and Educators. Exeter: Learning Matters

Candidates should be qualified and registered (HCPC) social workers and will normally have completed a Practice Educator award to stage 2 and/or have experience of supervisory or middle management roles.

1. Demonstrate the knowledge required to holistically assess and support the learning and professional development of others and critically evaluate current research necessary to support social work professionals.

Knowledge and Understanding
Enquiry, Evaluation

2. Demonstrate critical reflection of your own practice, particularly with regard to the application of an appropriate professional and personal value base in relation to the support and assessment of others.

Reflection and Analysis

3. Demonstrate a systematic understanding and application of knowledge which is at the forefront of current social work professional practice in relation to workplace support and holistic assessment of social workers and the relationship to the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) and Knowledge and Skills statement for Adults and Children and Families (KSS).

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Application

4. Demonstrate the application of knowledge required to manage the practitioner’s learning and assessment environment whilst ensuring the maintenance of the quality of service provision in social work.

Application, Communication

5. Demonstrate those problem-solving skills required to plan, deliver and critically support and assess the learning and development opportunities which together support the practitioner’s personal and professional development.

Problem Solving