Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
The module aims to enhance the students¿ evidence-based knowledge and analytical skills in understanding how the historical and contemporary context of social policy, social work ethics and values, along with underlying philosophies, have shaped contemporary codes of practice and their impact on professional practice. There will be an introduction to the wider context of Social Work, and students will also explore inequality, disadvantage and the power structures that maintain social divisions within society.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/swk-40091/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
critique the historical development of social work ethics and values and their underlying philosophies which have shaped contemporary 'codes of practice' and other statements of values and ethics: 1critically reflect on and evaluate the impact of our own personal values and/or social policies on social work practice: 1Critically analyse the role of Social Work in a diverse society, with particular references to concepts such as prejudice, structural discrimination, empowerment and anti discriminatory practice: 1Critically evaluate the processes which contribute to social difference, inequality and differential need faced by service users: 2Through critical discussion, demonstrate an appreciation of social and legal processes that lead to marginalisation, isolation and exclusion and the power structures that create and maintain social divisions in society: 2
Active learning hours:In situ20 hours of lectures5 hours of workshops for assessment 10 hours of seminarsRemote, asynchronous independent study:40 hours Preparation for scheduled teaching. 35 hours assessment preparation 40 hours wider reading (beyond the essential components of the module reading list and beyond, in order to further own learning and interests in relevant areas).
Description of Module Assessment