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 Future Developments Any Questions?

History of Module

New Social Work Degree

Career Development Centre

- Improving student employability

- Need to get academics involved

Course Outline

30 hours of volunteering

Class sessions:- Theoretical Sessions- Practical Sessions

Assignments:- Online Reflective Journals- Presentation- Final Report

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

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.

Application Process

Introductory Session – Mid October

Application Forms – Preference Process

Application Deadline – Early November

Interviews – November & December

Start of Course - February

Student & Mentor Evaluation

Student“very valuable experience and a

good introduction to social work.”

Mentor“a very positive experience”

Future Developments

Future Developments Encouraging more theory to practice

linkage Longitudinal Study

Any questions?