Module and Programme Catalogue

Search site

Find information on

2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

HECS1119 Social Work Theory and Practice Across the Life Course

30 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Iain Moody
Email: i.j.moody@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisite qualifications

Normally fulfilment of entry requirements for BA Hons study

Module replaces

HECS1112 Human, Growth Behaviour and DevelopmentHECS2208 Social Work Perspectives' in Drugs and Alcohol

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

- To understand some of the major established academic knowledge, theories and concepts of human growth, behaviour and development within sociology and psychology in relation to social work practice.
- To discuss the impact of structural and environmental issues on our understanding of the life course of differing communities/ community groups
- To develop knowledge of the impact of drugs and alcohol use on the life course of children and adults in relation to social work practice

Learning outcomes
- Be able to describe and explain contemporary theories about human growth and development - applying the impact of culture, race, gender, ability, class, age and sexual orientation on the development process
- Be able to describe and explain specific transitions within the life course and growth and development issues at various stages of a person's life
- To understand a range of theoretical perspectives in working with drugs and alcohol issues in social work practice
- To be able to describe current policy and law in relation to alcohol and drug use

Skills outcomes
SOP
2.2, 2.3, 2.7 / 3.1,3.3 / 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 / 6.1, 6.2 / 8.4, 8.8
9.1, 9.3 / 13.1, 13.2, 13, 13.4 / 14.5, 14.6, 14.7

PCF-
Professionalism 1.1, 1.5, 1.7
Values & ethics 2.1, 2.2
Diversity 3.1, 3.2
Rights, Justice etc 4.1, 4.2, 4.3. 4.4
Knowledge 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Reflection & analysis 6.2, 6.3, 6.4
Intervention & skills 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.10, 7.12, 7.13
Context/Organisation 8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 8.6
KSS
C+F- ( 1/3/4/5) Adults- (2/3/4/6/7)


Syllabus

- To develop an understanding of development across the life course and the implications for social work practice.
- To develop an understanding of core areas of knowledge that are fundamental to the social work role.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Group learning101.0010.00
Lecture101.0010.00
Seminar81.008.00
Tutorial21.002.00
Independent online learning hours40.00
Private study hours230.00
Total Contact hours30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)300.00

Private study

Guided reading and research related to the syllabus using on line and other resources
Preparation for class discussions and group work
Group collaboration case studies and class quizzes to support learning
Presentation topic to be agreed between students and module leader

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will get the opportunity to answer questions in class and to engage in group activities to develop an understanding of their progress. There will also be the opportunity to use group tutorial support to check their understanding prior to the exam.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Group ProjectGroup Presentation - 12 Minutes (3 minutes each)50.00
Oral PresentationFORMATIVE: 3 Mins Per Group0.00
Case StudyFORMATIVE0.00
In-course AssessmentFORMATIVE: Class room formative tests0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)50.00

There is no compensation between the exam and presentation, student must pass both elements.


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S2)1 hr 00 mins50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)50.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 24/08/2018

Disclaimer

Browse Other Catalogues

Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD

© Copyright Leeds 2019