Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Supervising and Assessing Social Work Students in Practice Placements
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: HSC10110
Module leader: Jill Davey
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Allied Health and Social Care Sciences
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module will provide you with opportunities to examine strategies for assessing social work students against the Standards in Social Work Education. You will learn how to gather and interpret evidence from a range of sources, including people who receive services and carers. You will be required to design and explore different methods of assessment and consider how the SSSC Codes of Practice relate to your work with social work students. The particular challenges of supporting failing students will be considered.You will become familiar with the roles of placement team members in the assessment and support of students throughout the placement. You will be able to develop skills in supervising students, giving particular attention to ethical practice and the impact of power and diversity in the professional relationship between practice educator and student.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Examine the evidence base for supervision in the social services context and appraise approaches to supporting and assessing students’ learning in relation to the Standards in Social Work Education.

LO2: Critically reflect on approaches to supporting students who are failing to meet required standards.

LO3: Evaluate the role of feedback in supporting student development.

LO4: Critically reflect on the ethical issues that may arise in supervision and assessment, including the potential tensions between the needs of people who receive services and the needs of students.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Jill Davey
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 The lectures will be provided on four teaching days, each of 6 hours duration. They will introduce key concepts related to practice learning and provide opportunities for interactive and peer learning.
Online Guided independent study 176 During the module, students will be expected to consolidate and develop their learning by reviewing module material, researching wider sources of relevant information and reflecting on how this relates to practice.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 100 1~2~3~4 Week 3 , WORDS= 2000 Write a 2000-word reflective essay on your supervision practice and assessment of students, drawing on the formative assessment and peer feedback, and addressing the following points: 1) how you would enable students to evidence the Standards in Social Work Education & Ethical Principles as part of your assessment framework.2) how you would support students who are struggling to meet the SiSWE and Ethical Principles.3) the effectiveness of your use of feedback in supervision.4) the role of feedback from people receiving services in the assessment of students.5) how you would evidence ethical practice in your interaction with students.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

 

Related information