Practice-focused learning - SPY00122M
- Department: Social Policy and Social Work
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Spring Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The module will entail a mix of master classes in practice-oriented skills and a small-group research and development project for a voluntary sector agency. These joint activities will inform the following module aims:
- To give students opportunities to develop theoretical knowledge and ability in a range of practice-oriented skills, including project management, communication, evaluation, leadership and report-writing.
- To enable students to engage with real-world practice settings, which will inform their understanding of practice both in a local context and comparatively.
- To enable students to compare different practice contexts.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module students will be able to:
- Work effectively as part of a team in developing meaningful project outputs.
- Understand and apply practice-oriented skills in social work settings.
- Conduct evaluative research that informs practice development
- Develop an experientially informed analysis of cross-country social work practice.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 70.0 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 30.0 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 70.0 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 30.0 |
Module feedback
In teaching sessions, via email and supervision. Marks and written feedback will be provided by 4 weeks of submission.
Indicative reading
Rose, R (2005) Learning from Comparative Public Policy: A Practical Guide. London: Routledge.