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.
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Portfolio - 4000 words
N/A
70
Oral presentation/seminar/exam Presentation
N/A
30
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Portfolio - 4000 words
N/A
70
Oral presentation/seminar/exam Presentation
N/A
30
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.