The learning outcomes will be achieved through the following teaching methodologies:
• Lectures - communication of knowledge and ideas from the lecturer to the student.
• Problem Solving Exercises – students will work as part of a team and will work together to resolve various social care scenarios.
• Class Discussion/Debate - Students will be encouraged to actively participate in the class sessions which will develop their analytical and communication skills.
• E-Learning – It is envisaged that the module will be supported with on-line learning materials.
• Self-Directed Independent Learning – the emphasis on independent learning will develop a strong and autonomous work and learning practices.
Module Aim:
This aim of this module is to provide learners with the theoretical,and legal context within which social care work operates. Also the module aims to develop students conceptual knowledge so they can articulate their social care work practice approach
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Discuss the professionalization of social care work
LO2
Develop person centred care plans using a needs and rights perspective
LO3
Explain how theoretical frameworks inform social care practice
LO4
Understand how the Irish Legal System interplays with social care principles and practice.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
The Role of the Social Care Professional
History & professionalization of social care work
The role of the social care professional
Professional relationship & its boundaries,
Reflective Practice
Inter-agency co-operation / multi-disciplinary approach to practice
Evidence based practice
Rights, needs and person centred care plans
Universal human rights and needs
Specific needs of social care service users across field of social care practice - family support, adolescent residential services, disability services, elder care services, advocacy projects - travelling community, addiction, minority groups, homeless services, suicide support
Introduction to person-centred care plans
Theories for practice
Sources of knowledge for professional practice
The Theory Circle – Collingwood et al (2007)
Theoretical frameworks for social care intervention (Payne, 2014)
*psycho-dynamic practice
*crisis & task centred practice
*strengths, narrative & solution focused practice*systems & *ecological practice
*empowerment & advocacy
*anti-oppressive and culturally sensitive practice
*critical practice
*humanistic practice, existentialism & spirituality
*feminist practice
*macro practice & social pedagogy
Law
Introduction to the Irish Legal System:- Constitution; Sources of Law; Courts.
- Legal Considerations in social care practice including Accountability, Confidentiality and Consent.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Essay
n/a
1
20.00
Week 8
Project
n/a
3
45.00
Week 29
Examination
In class exam
35.00
Sem 2 End
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment