What you'll learn
Learning objective 1: Have a critical understanding of concepts of professional and professionalism and be able to articulate how they underpin ethical and a
Learning objective 2: Be able to identify different ways that social work is practised around the globe and identify the different social work specialisms an
Learning objective 3: Be able to identify a specific andragogy adult-centred learning theory) to underpin the development of their professional social work s
Learning objective 4: Be able to identify the academic disciplines underpinning social work I understand how they provide a rationale for decision-making soc
Learning objective 5. Be able to apply social work ethical codes and professional standards to address ethical dilemmas.
Learning Objectives: 6. Be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of these social political and discursive dimensions of social work.
Requirements
There are no social work experience is needed. You will learn everything you need to know to begin to develop professional social work skills.
Description
This online, introductory course, is geared towards high school sophomore students and high school and college of further education students and anyone involved in social care, thinking about applying for a degree or diploma in social work, or anybody interested in developing their professional social work skills to enhance their employment opportunities or, career progression. It comprises the core social work theories, concepts, skills and methods of intervention, which are covered in a typical first-year degree or diploma social work programme and gives students a taster of what to expect in a first-year higher education, degree or diploma social work course. It covers the core disciplines that underpin social work practice such as psychology, sociology, social policy, ethics and education. It also teaches study skills in order to utilise the theory, concepts, and skills as well as social work intervention methods taught in the course and through self-directed study activities and a course reflective diary sheet. Through these media, the course will enable students to apply their learning to social work practice contexts by practising on case examples. This is a basic-level introductory course for beginners hence, no prerequisite knowledge is required, as students will be taught everything they need to know.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Core Skills in Social Work 1: Developing Professionalism- Preview of the Course
Lecture 2 Overview & Learning to Learn
Section 2: Lecture 2: Social Work & Professionalism
Lecture 3 Lecture 2: Social Work & Professionalism
Section 3: Lecture 3: Ethics & Professionalism
Lecture 4 Ethics & Professionalism
Section 4: Lecture 4: Professionalism & The Professional capabilities Framework (PCF)
Lecture 5 Lecture 4: Professionalism & The Professional capabilities framework
Section 5: Lecture 5: Boundary Violations & dual Relationships
Lecture 6 Lecture 5: Boundary Violations & Dual Relationships
Beginner,This course is designed for high school sophomore and further education college students and anyone interested in learning about social work
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