Core Skills In Social Work 1: Developing Professionalism

Developing Professional Social Work Skills for Beginners

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