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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?
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