SWK-7039A Working with Diverse People and Communities in Social Work
Key Details
- Module Teaching
- Dr Jeanette Cossar, Dr Jane Hernon, Dr Cynthia Okpokiri
- Credit Value
- 20 M Level credits
- Module fee
- £560
Introduction
This module can be taken as a stand-alone module, or the credits can be put towards the MA in Advanced Social Work. It is possible to exit from the MA in Advance Social Work with a Post Graduate Certificate (60 credits) or Post Graduate Diploma (120 credits). Applications are open to social workers in any sector with at least one year’s post-qualifying experience.
In order to build relationships with and work alongside people it is important for social workers to be able to harness knowledge and understanding of the many different facets of people’s identities and elements in their lives that have an impact on their experience, thinking and behaviour.
This module will enable social workers to review and update their understanding and knowledge of matters of equality and diversity in society and consider the impact of these for social work practice. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their professional experience as well as refresh their knowledge of theoretical and conceptual ideas in this area.
MODULE STRUCTURE
The module will be delivered online via a combination of self-directed learning activities and live online workshops. Participants will be expected to undertake independent study and activities as part of this module.
The module will incorporate individual activities, group work/discussions, research, literature and the experience participants bring from their own professional involvement in practice.
MODULE OUTCOMES
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Understanding of key theories and concepts in social work practice within a diverse society
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Be able to apply theoretical concepts in the area of equality and diversity to social work practice
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Understand the interplay between self and individuals/families in the ways which equality and diversity issues are understood in social work.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching Dates
- 16th October 2024
- 13th November 2024
- 12th December 2024 (half day)
Teaching and learning activities for this module will take place online. You should diary in some time ahead of the teaching days to complete self-directed learning activities.
Knowledge and Skills Statements
Matters of diversity have an impact on all aspects of social work activity, including organisational issues, so the module will support social workers in all aspects of their role and most specifically in the following frameworks:
KSS for child and family practitioners:
1. Relationship and direct work
2. Communication
6. Child and family assessment
7. Analysis, decision-making, planning and review
9. The role of supervision
KSS for social workers in adult services:
3. Person-centred practice
6. Effective assessments and outcome-based planning
7. Direct work with individuals and families
8. Supervision, critical reflection and analysis
ASSESSMENT
A short portfolio (max 4000 words in total) to contain the following:
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Reflection on a visit to a resource linked to a marginalised group relevant to your practice (1000 words)
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Case study (2000 words)
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Self-appraisal and planning (1000)
Submission of summative assessed work: 7th February 2025
Expected time spent by students
For 20 credits: 200 effort hours.
Applications
Please contact your agency Workforce Development Department about the application process. If this is your first CPD module at UEA you will need to register with UEA Admissions. If this is a second or further CPD module you will need to enrol through the Postgraduate Learning and Teaching Hub.
For local authorities or other organisations who are booking multiple candidates on a module, please email a list of approved delegates to lts.swk.pgt@uea.ac.uk at least 4 weeks in advance of applications closing to give enough time for approved applicants to complete their application.
Please wait until you have approval from your agency before you enrol.
Applications for 2024-25 open mid-June 2024 (date TBC) and should be submitted by 20th September 2024.
Please be aware that this module will need a minimum of 12 students in order to run and that teaching, assessment dates and arrangements are subject to change. All up to date information will be available via your UEA Evision account once you are enrolled onto the module.
