| Title: | Community Work Placement 2 |
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| Long Title: | Community Work Placement 2 |
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| Field of Study: |
Placement
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| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2017/18 ( January 2018 ) |
| Next Review Date: |
November 2021 |
| Module Coordinator: |
Mary Galvin |
| Module Author: |
Paddy Anderson |
| Module Description: |
This module aims to introduce the learner to the range of competencies identified as necessary for effective working within the community workplace, and to enable the learner to conduct a self-assessment regarding these under supervision in the workplace. It facilitates the learner to identify their own competency deficits in this regard and to begin a learning process to fill the identified competency gaps. The module also enables learners to record work and learning activities and reflect on work and associated learning in the community context. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Describe the range of competencies required for effective working in the community workplace. |
| LO2 |
Conduct, under supervision, a self-assessment against the range of competencies identified. |
| LO3 |
Identify and address two or more core competencies to be worked on. |
| LO4 |
Record work and learning activities carried out in the development of the competencies. |
| LO5 |
Reflect on the learning gained in the community workplace. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| none |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| none |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| none |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Workplace Competencies
Definitions of knowledge, skill and competence; job roles, specifications and competency. Occupational skills set. Core competences in Community work practice.
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Assessment
Processes and instruments for assessment; self-assessment; gap analysis. Skills inventories.
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Learning Records
Learning Agreement; Activity Diary; Learning Diary; Learning Journal and Learning Portfolio.
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Reflective Practice
Work planning, monitoring, reflection and revision; Becoming a Reflective Practitioner.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Short Answer Questions |
In-class test |
1 |
10.0 |
Week 4 |
| Performance Evaluation |
Supervisor/Learner Work Practice Report |
2,3,4 |
45.0 |
Sem End |
| Reflective Journal |
Journal of reflection on Workplace Practice |
1,2,3,4,5 |
45.0 |
Sem End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Lecture/workshop |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Directed workplace learning |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Lecture/workshop |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Directed workplace learning |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Aryeh Leissner 1978, Three-dimensional community work: Guidelines and models for community work students, field supervisors and practitioners, 2nd Ed., Department of Social Policy and Social Work Keele University [ISBN: B0007CCNWY (ASIN)]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Burke, John W. 1989, Competency Based Education And Training, Routledge Falmer UK [ISBN: 1850006261]
- Michael Carroll (Editor), Margaret Tholstrup (Editor) 2010, Integrative Approaches to Supervision, Jessica Kingsley Publishers [ISBN: 978-1853029660]
- Donald A. Schön 2005, Educating the Reflective Practitioner: Toward a New Design for Teaching and Learning in the Professions, Jossey-Bass [ISBN: 1555422209]
- Donald A. Schön 1984, The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action, Ashgate Publishing [ISBN: 1857423194]
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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- All Ireland Endorsement Body for Community Work Education and Training (AIEB) 2016, All Ireland Standards for Community Work, Community Work Ireland, Galway
- AHECS Association of Higher Education Careers Services 2013, Work Placement – A Best Practice Guide for Students
- Community Workers Co-op 2007, Tools for Change: a Community Work Resource
- Association of Community Workers, London 1997, ACW Community Work Skills Manual
| | Other Resources |
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- Website: Smith, M.K. in: INFED, the Encyclopedia of Informal EducationCompetence and competencies
- Website: Sarah Banks 2013, Ethics, Professionalism and Youth Work, Durham University
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