Description of the Study Unit
The aims of the study unit are that the student:
- knows how to apply the processes of working with people
- know how to use the methods of participatory social work or community development especially in working with adults
- is able to adopt different roles and use different methods in professional practice with users
- is able to reflect on the work processes and critically evaluate own working methods and those of the placement organisation
- is able to reflect on personal and professional learning and the development of own professional identity
- Is able to link the processes and methods to the practice of diaconal social work and to the life of the church(es)
The contents of the study unit include:
- Work processes and methods
- Supervision in social work practice
- Personal and professional evaluation & reflection
- Personal and professional growth
- Reflection and report writing in professional work
Process of the Study Unit
Note: The assignments in the other study units this semester complement the placement plan and the seminars on these items in the contact teaching period will also cover placement reporting. Each student must keep a learning diary of the whole period and a log of the hours worked, as agreed with the placement supervisor and the responsible teacher.
Week One .33cr
Mag. Tony AddyIntroduction to the placement, integration of placement and other tasks in the Semester
Weeks Two - Six
Placement Supervisor & Mag. Tony Addy
Analysing the context and making the placement plan
Responsible teacher: Supervision of students on line
Support of placement supervisor
Placement supervisor: weekly supervision of the student
Weeks Eight – Twelve
Placement Supervisor & Mag. Tony Addy
Developing the placement work
Responsible teacher: Supervision of students on line
Support of placement supervisor
Placement supervisor: weekly supervision of the student
Week Fourteen – Eighteen
Placement Supervisor & Mag. Tony Addy
Intensive work on the placement and report writing
Responsible teacher: Supervision of students on line
Support of placement supervisor
Placement supervisor: weekly supervision of the student
Placement Weeks
Responsible teacher: Supervision of students on line
Support of placement supervisor
Placement supervisor: weekly supervision of the student
Week 19 .33cr
Mag. Tony Addy
Placement evaluation and feedback