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Active Learning in the Community (Social Work) Module

Active Learning in the Community (Social Work) Module. University of Stirling Judy Kerr, Social Work Department Lesley Grayburn, Career Development Centre. Format. History of Module Course Outline Mentor’s Role Types of Community Practice Student and Mentor Evaluation

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Active Learning in the Community (Social Work) Module

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  1. Active Learning in the Community (Social Work) Module University of Stirling Judy Kerr, Social Work Department Lesley Grayburn, Career Development Centre

  2. Format • History of Module • Course Outline • Mentor’s Role • Types of Community Practice • Student and Mentor Evaluation • Future Developments • Any Questions?

  3. History of Module • New Social Work Degree • Career Development Centre - Improving student employability - Need to get academics involved

  4. Course Outline • 30 hours of volunteering • Class sessions: - Theoretical Sessions - Practical Sessions • Assignments: - OnlineReflective Journals - Presentation - Final Report

  5. Types of Community Practice • Mental Health Falkirk District Association for Mental Health • Dementia Townbreak, Stirling • Learning Disabilities Camphill Blair Drummond • Advocacy Work Forth Valley Advocacy • Children & Families Langlees Family Centre

  6. Mentor’s Role • Supporting students on community practice. • Liaising with allocated tutor re. any problems. • Supported through training session, support pack and visit if necessary.

  7. Application Process • Introductory Session – Mid October • Application Forms – Preference Process • Application Deadline – Early November • Interviews – November & December • Start of Course - February

  8. Student & Mentor Evaluation • Student “very valuable experience and a good introduction to social work.” • Mentor “a very positive experience”

  9. Future Developments Future Developments • Encouraging more theory to practice linkage • Longitudinal Study

  10. Any questions?

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