| Course Name |
Social Policy Social Work & Social Justice - Social Work in Practice |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
SPOL28110 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Online or Distance, Blended |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
TRIMESTER: Spring |
| Application Date |
2022-2023 Academic Year
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| Duration |
Expand+Spring Trimester - January to May
Mode of Delivery: Blended.
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures 12
Seminar (or Webinar) 10
Autonomous Student Learning 98
Total 120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Students will...
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Mode of Delivery: Blended.
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures 12
Seminar (or Webinar) 10
Autonomous Student Learning 98
Total 120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Students will have a mixture of lectures and small group teaching. Within the small groups, students will get experience of role playing and small and large group discussions on a range of topics. There is an emphasis on reflective practice so students will be given time to complete a reflective log at the end of each seminar.
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| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Eligibility |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:
None
Learning Exclusions:
None
Learning Recommendations:
Students interested in applying for entry to postgraduate social work training provided by the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice are recommended to take this module
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
SPOL30060 - Social Work in Practice |
| Course Content |
Expand+SPOL28110 Social Work in Practice
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module consists of 12 lectures and 10 hours of small group seminars. The lectures will introduce students to some of the concepts and issues in relation to the practice of social work...
Hide-SPOL28110 Social Work in Practice
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module consists of 12 lectures and 10 hours of small group seminars. The lectures will introduce students to some of the concepts and issues in relation to the practice of social work. Topics will include the social worker's role in different practice settings e.g. medical settings; the child welfare and protection system; mental health settings; probation. The seminars will introduce students to social work interviewing skills, using a variety of approaches including experiential exercises and some role play, with a focus on reflective learning.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should have:
1.An understanding of the social work role in a number of practice settings and the key issues pertaining to these settings
2.An understanding of basic communication and social work interviewing skills
3. An understanding of the importance of reflective practice
Indicative Module Content:
Areas covered in the module will include basic communication and interviewing skills in the context of social work practice. Students will also be provided with an insight into different areas of social work practice such as medical social work. child welfare and protection, and mental health.
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| Number of Credits |
5 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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