UNIVERSITEIT VAN ARUBA
UNIVERSITY OF ARUBA
UNIVERSIDAD DI ARUBA
Faculty of Arts and Science
Department of Social Work and Development
MODULE DESCRIPTION
1.
GENERAL DATA
Academic year
Year, Semester
Year Theme
Semester Theme
Program
Title module
Lecturer
Period
Code
ECTS
Contact hours/study hours
Table 1
2.
OVERVIEW
2.1
Resume
2011-2012
1.2
Focus on Development and Structure of Society
The Role of Psychology, Research and the Self in Relation to Social
Work and Development
Bachelor Social Work and Development
Integrated Practical Assignment I
Mrs. drs. Yolanda Richardson
Semester II, 16 January 2012 – 27th April 2012
A-PSP02-11
1 ECTS (28 hrs)
2 units /23 hrs
During this semester students are going to be studying the self. The students are going to explore
and engage in activities that among others will help them learn how to manage emotions and
understand the importance of self-reflection and detachment processes. Furthermore students are
going to learn how to use tools that promote self-awareness and thus they will acquire the ability to
“look inward”. This combined with the module Critical Thinking and Literacy will allow the students
to critically assess themselves in any relations, but especially when dealing with participants.
Students will also engage in the following modules:
i.
ii.
Introduction to Research Methodology;
Critical Thinking and Literacy;
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iii.
Philosophical and Historical Perspectives of Development in the Americas.
The aim of this module is for students to put what they have learned during this semester in practice
through an integrated assignment. The idea is that during the semester students will internalize the
different theories through the experience of a practical assignment.
An additional aim of this module is to introduce students to the Social Work profession in the field
and the related graduate profile. Students are required to put their acquired communication skills
(from Semester I) to practice and individually interview a social worker to experience what it is to
prepare oneself for the profession. Furthermore students will also be stimulated to identify and
reflect how their personal self and personal development can influence them as a future
professional. The students will need to critically assess the experience of the professional and decide
what strategy will guarantee their development towards a competent future social worker. This is to
stimulate the student to define and assess his/her own development process. Another aim of this
module is to have students acknowledge their weaknesses and strengths in relations to their
ultimate goal to acquire a bachelor degree in Social Work. In this process the students will be
supported by their academic coach, who will assist during this “mirroring” exercise.
In the end the module is not only aimed at encouraging students to monitor their own development
but it is also aimed at encouraging them to take responsibility for their formal and informal
education. It is also aimed at encouraging the students to "design a route" to acquire the
competencies of a social worker. The final product is geared at learning the students to use an eportfolio, to reflect on the learning process, to archive their work and evidence of their performances
and development.
2.2
Contents of the course
The course will be built around the following units and themes:
Units
Date
WK
Unit 1
23rd February 2012
Wk 7
Unit 2
13th March 2012
Wk 10
Unit 3
3rd April 2012
Wk 13
Unit 4
24th April 2012
Wk 15
Themes
Introduction of Module , themes, planning and logistics
1. Competency based education
2. Reflective practice & Feedback on Reflection
Report from semester I
3. SMART principle
SMART principle, E-portfolio
Informal learning
and ICT training
activity; Social Work
related or related to
Interview or conversation
your professional or
and electronic assignments
personal learning
Interview or conversation
objectives
and electronic assignments
Table 2
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3. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, START PROFILE AND LINKS TO OTHER MODULES
The course is meant for students who are in the first year BA SW&D and they are attending classes
during this semester regularly.
The course is an integral part of the program. The requirements for student to be eligible for this PSP
is that the student:
1.
2.
3.
is attending the two classes on the Self, the classes on Critical Thinking and Literacy
and the classes on Introduction to psychology;
is complying with the assignments for the abovementioned classes; and
has completed PSP 1.1. with a satisfactory grade of at least 5.5.
Furthermore the student is required to have attended the module on communication in Semester 1.
4.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES & METHODS
The objective of the course is to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
introduce the student to the profession of Social Work in the field;
foster self-reflection skills;
practice communication skills;
develop responsibility for the own learning experience;
give the student an orientation of the competencies to be acquired during the program and more
insights on what it means to study in a competency based program;
6. teach the student to identify and define learning objectives and goals in tandem with the
competencies of the profession and the program; and
7. have the student design the route/path according to which he/she will achieve his/her personal
and professional goals.
4.1
Core Competencies
This module is geared at cultivating the following core competencies:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Practice continuous self-care, self-development and reflection;
Communicate in an effective manner;
Evaluate from formative and summative perspectives to improve professional practice; and
Adhere to the values and ethical principles of the social work profession.
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The specific objectives of this Institutional Practice (IP) are that students:
1. get introduced and experience a social worker in the field;
2. reflect on the necessary development both personal and professional to be a social worker;
3. understand why it is important to develop the twelve core competencies and work towards the
graduate profile;
4. learn how to identify and define learning objectives through smart principles;
5. get to experience what it is to be responsible for and tract their own development via an
electronic portfolio;
6. be self critical and open about one self;
7. assess and articulate their learning process in a reflective report; and
8. get acquainted with modern communication technology.
4.2
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
1. Describe and recognize the competencies of the Social Work & Development program and
understand what implications it has to study in a competency based program
2. Recall the SMART principle and apply this principle when developing learning objectives; and
3. Discover and acquire information concerning the Social Work profession.
Skills:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Design learning objectives and describe the strategy (route) to achieve theses objectives;
Develop reflective skills and assertiveness;
Demonstrate the use of an e-portfolio; and
Communicate in an effective manner.
Attitudes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4.3
Demonstrate willingness to take responsibility for the own learning progress;
Demonstrate affection and understanding in communication;
Demonstrate responsible attitude to plan and complete the interview and conversations
independently;
Appreciate learning through reflection and feedback; and
Demonstrate commitment to study independently and complete assignments individually.
Work forms
Work forms to be used in this module are:
1.
2.
Interactive and dynamic teaching approach;
engaging a multi-viewpoint approach and several modalities of knowing; and
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3.
individual reading, take home and electronic assignments.
Furthermore the student will have to work online via the EDU2.0 Learning Management System
(LMS).
Students will be evaluated by the following assessments mechanisms:
1. Physical and “virtual” attendance during the classes
2. Interview with Social Worker and the reflection on the content of the interview;
3. Conversation with Academic Coach and the reflection on the content of the conversation;
4. Participation and evidence of informal learning engagement; and
5. Completion of e-portfolio and electronic assignments.
Finally, to stimulate that students reflect on the process and become a (more) reflective learner
students are required to report on their personal development and write one (1) Reflection paper
for the semester.
The aim hereof is not only for students to reflect on their learning process but for them to articulate
challenges and (re)define eventual learning objectives. Another aim is for students to take
responsibility for their results and for the student to evaluate his/her (study) strategy which has
been applied during the semester. This exercise is furthermore geared to support the student to
develop new strategies to mitigate eventual challenges of the pass semester or to enhance the
learning experience. Bear in mind that this is aligned with the module A-CCS07-11 Self awareness and
Responsibility as Instrument of Professional Growth and Self-care.
In the Reflection paper, the student elaborates and reports on:
1.
2.
3.
4.
his or her learning process during this semester;
his/her strengths and weaknesses;
his/her learning goals and strategies; and
acquired knowledge and experiences.
The student is also required to report on the implications (5) of competency based education and its
significance (6) for their input and approach as a student and for their future as professional social
workers. Students are also expected to elaborate on the new awareness (7) they have constructed
for themselves because of the interview with the Social worker, the conversation with their
Academic coach, the attendance or participation in the extracurricular activity and the learning
objectives of the modules of this semester, including this integrated assignment.
5.
SCHEDULE & PLANNING
This practical integrated assignment is equivalent to 1 ECTS. Students need to attend two classes and
the other hours are scheduled to complete the assignments, interview, conversations and participate
in an informal learning activity. All assignments need to be submitted no later than 27th April at
5
11.55 p.m. The details concerning all the assignments will be available on the LMS EDU2.0. The
course code is 70063.
UNIT
CONTENT OF COURSE
THEME/ACTIVITY
Unit 1
Focus:
- Introduction of course in relationship to program in general, distribution of material,
logistics and planning.
- In this class the students will receive information regarding the assignment and the
work forms. This is especially important because this module has no written exam.
- Students will also receive the necessary information for them to enroll in the course on
the Management System (LMS) EDU 2.0
- General introduction of themes:
1. Competency Based Education
2. Reflective practice & Feedback on Reflection Report from semester I
3. SMART principle
Main questions are:
1. What is competency based education?
2. What implication does this have for how the students learn?
3. What competencies does the students of the SW&D program have to acquire?
4. Why is reflective practice important?
5. What is SMART principle?
Required literature:
Knott, C., Scragg, T (2010). Reflective Practice in Social Work (2nd edition). Learning Matters Ltd:
Chapter 1, 2 and 4.
Assignment
1. Read Knott, C., Scragg, T (2010). Reflective Practice in Social Work (2nd edition).
Learning Matters Ltd: Chapter 1, 2 and 4
2. Make an appointment with a Social Worker and your Academic Coach.
3. Pay attention to the local media for any upcoming conferences or projects related to
social work and plan to attend or participate in an extracurricular activity.
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UNIT
THEME/ACTIVITY
Unit 2
Focus:
- Reinforcement of learning outcomes of previous class
- General introduction of themes:
1. SMART principle (continues)
2. E-portfolio
3. Lab-room training (ICT)
Main questions are:
1. How to define learning objectives according to SMART
2. How can I define my own learning path?
3. How can I archive my learning progress and store evidence?
4. Why is reflective practice important?
5. What is an e-portfolio
6. How can I use an e-portfolio
Required literature:
T.b.a on EDU
Unit 3 & unit 4
Assignment
1. Read the assignment on EDU prepare to do the interview and conversation.
Focus:
1. Engage in an interview with a Social Worker and the Academic Coach. Reflect on the
content of the interview and the conversation with your academic coach and describe
what influence these two elements has on your professional and personal development
2. Attend or participate in an extracurricular activity like a conference or participate in a
project related to social work and write a blog on this experience and its contribution to
your professional and personal development
3. Work on the personal E-portfolio, reflection report, collect evidence and complete the
assignments on EDU
Table 3
The details and reading material concerning the two mandatory class units are available on the LMS
course ID 70063. Students are requested to take good note of information distributed via EDU.
6.
EVALUATION DEVICES AND RE-EXAMINATION
There are only two classes for this module. Attendance is compulsory; this means that students are
required to attend 100% of the classes. Students who fail to comply with this requirement will
consequently fail this part of the assessment. Because of the logistical complications there is no retake for this aspect of the course.
The student will be graded on five elements:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Physical & virtual attendance;
Completion of interview and conversation
Extracurricular learning activity
E-portfolio, completion of electronic assignments and collection of evidence
Electronic Reflection Report
The final grade will be calculated on the following manner.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ASSESSMENT
Physical & virtual attendance;
a. attendance
b. participation in classes
c. discipline and compliance
d. responsibility and attitude
Completion of interview and conversation
Extracurricular learning activity
a. explanation why attended this activity
b. display understanding of role of this activity in
relations to competency based education
E-portfolio and completion of electronic assignment and
collection of evidence
Electronic Reflection Report submitted via the E-portfolio
TOTAL
% WEIGHT
15%
20%
20%
20%
25%
100%
Table 4
Structure of electronic Reflection Report
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The report should be clear, interesting to read, critical and well structured;
The structure should include an introduction, a body and a conclusion;
Correct use of the English language;
The report should look nice and neat;
The report should contain 5-7 pages, including your cover sheet1.
For details concerning this and all other assignment students are referred to the course on EDU.
The final version of the report is due on Friday, 27th April 2011, no later than 11.55 pm.
The document should be saved under the name:
A-PSP02-11_(initials&surnamestudent)_SWDBA1S2_ 11-12.
Example A-PSP02-11_yarichardson_SWDBA1S2_11-12
The students are urged to comply with the name characteristics for "digital" efficiency and safety.
All assignments shall be submitted electronically on EDU2.0. Please follow the directions carefully.
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These requirements may change according to the electronic tools that is used. The lecture will make any
adjustments known via the course on EDU.
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Appendix 1
University of Aruba
Faculty of Arts and Science
Social Work and Development
CONSENT FOR PRESENTATION
CONSENT FORM
DATE____________________
NAME SOCIAL WORKER:_______________________________________________
ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________
TELEPHONE:__________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________
DIRECTOR:____________________________________________________
THE STUDENT HAS CONFIRMED THE INFORMATION WITH THE UNDERSIGNED
AND HE/SHE HAS PERMISSION TO RECORD, PRESENT AND RE-PRODUCE THE
INFORMATION COLLECTED VIA THE INTERVIEW.
SIGN
____________________________
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Appendix 2
University of Aruba
Faculty of Arts and Science
Social Work and Development
GRADUATE PROFILE
1.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
A reflective practitioner.
A social researcher.
An effective multilingual communicator.
A person who practices continuous self- care and self-development.
An advocate for human rights and social justice.
An organizer and manager of administrative processes.
A change agent at the micro, mezzo and macro level of intervention and prevention.
A culturally competent practitioner able to work with diverse groups and
participants.
9. A collaborator with other professional disciplines at the micro, mezzo and macro
level.
10. A caseworker, coach and counselor for human and social behavioral problems at
the micro, mezzo and macro level.
11. A practitioner capable of empowering individuals, families, groups,
organizations and communities through a human-centred developmental
approach.
12. A disciplined practitioner who adheres to the values and ethics of the profession.
COMPETENCIES
The Bachelor degree programs of the FAS provide academic training leading to competent
professionals, who possess the necessary integrated set of knowledge, skills and attitudes,
and are capable of implementing these integrated competencies in concrete professional
situations in institutions and society, effectively and at the appropriate moment.
CORE COMPETENCIES
The academic program of Social Work and Development is tailored for students passionate
and fascinated in acquiring knowledge of human and social behavior and in developing skills
and the necessary attitude to empower vulnerable individuals, families, groups,
organizations and communities in our society. In this regard, a graduate of the Bachelor of
Arts and Science degree in Social Work and Development shall acquire the following core
competencies at the end of the four-year study program:
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CORE COMPETENCIES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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10.
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12.
Practice continuous self-care, self-development and reflection
Design and conduct basic research.
Communicate in an effective manner.
Advocate for human rights and social justice.
Analyze, organize and manage administrative processes.
Evaluate from formative and summative perspectives to improve professional
practice.
Adhere to the values and ethical principles of the social work profession.
Intervene from strengths, empowerment, multicultural and developmental
perspectives.
Have a systemic, holistic and developmental approach to all professional tasks.
Contribute to policy and legislation for the prevention and intervention of social
and human problems.
Practice without discrimination, be non-judgmental and culturally competent.
Analyze and assess social and human problems in a critical, systemic and
comprehensive manner.
As a generalist social work practitioner, the graduate will be able to:
CORE TASKS
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2.
3.
4.
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6.
7.
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Advocate for social justice on behalf of participants;
Apply the principles of confidentiality in all professional tasks;
Practice without discrimination, be unbiased and non-judgmental.
Use supervision appropriately and effectively to enhance professional practice.
Apply identification, assessment, analysis, decision-making and referral skills to any
presenting human and social behavior problems at the micro, mezzo or macro level;
Coach and counsel participants at the individual, family, group or community level
from empowerment, strengths and multicultural perspectives;
Contribute to national development through understanding the role of legislation
and social policy as an instrument of societal transformation.
Organize and manage administrative processes in a clear, orderly, accessible
manner;
Take care of self and maintain self-reflective processes to ensure good emotional
and mental health and strength;
Communicate effectively in Papiamento, Spanish, English and Dutch both in the oral
and written language to audiences both small and large;
Collaborate with other disciplines for the benefit of the participant, whether at the
micro, mezzo or macro level;
Conduct applied qualitative and quantitative social research and evaluate
professional strategies and solutions based on social scientific research; and
Use theoretical frameworks supported by evidence based research to understand
the participant for appropriate intervention
Source: Study Guide SW&D
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Appendix 3
University of Aruba
Faculty of Arts and Science
Social Work and Development
Assignment Interview Social Worker
Each student is to interview a Social Worker2.
The student is required to call an agency in the Field and request to speak to the Social Worker;
The student should introduce him/herself and explain that he or she will like to interview the Social
Worker. The student should also explain that some parts of the information will be used to upload on
the Learning Management System (LMS) and that the Social Worker needs to contemplate if she or
he is willing to give approval for this. If the Social Worker agrees make an appointment3 for 3rd March
or any other date after the 3rd that does not conflict with the class schedule.
The main questions to be asked are:
1. What is the educational background of the professional?
2. Was this enough to execute the profession of Social Work?
3. What does the Social Worker do to keep up to date with the new theories in Social Work?
4. How did and does the Social Worker prepare him/herself personally to be comply with the
requirements of the job?
5. Which competencies did the professional have to develop independently?
1. Record the interview. Choose the highlight of the conversation edit it according to the classes
received during the previous PSP and upload maximum 3 minutes of the interview. Remember to
ask permission to record the interview.
2. Critically evaluate and assess the content of the interview. Reflect on this content and describe
what you think you need to work on professionally as well as personal to be a competent social
work. Bear in mind the knowledge that you have acquired during the two modules on the self,
your objectives, the graduate profile and core competencies as defined in the study guide. This
reflection should be included in your e-portfolio.
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No Social Worker may be interviewed more than once
Remember that all assignments need to be submitted by 27th April 2012 and keep in mind that you need to
edit the film and reflect on the content.
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Appendix 4
University of Aruba
Faculty of Arts and Science
Social Work and Development
Assignment Conversation with Academic Coach
Each student is to keep a conversation with their Academic Coach4.
The student is required to approach his/her Academic Coach for an appointment to discuss his/her
study progress. In this conversation the student should discuss challenges concerning his/her
academic development. The student should also present a plan (route) to conquer the learning
objectives and ultimate goal to earn a Bachelor degree in Social Work.
The main issues to discuss are:
1. What challenges are the students dealing with academically?
2. Was personal challenges are the student dealing with?
3. What strategy, plan or route did the student design to mitigate the challenges?
4. Which competencies does the student aspire to develop for this and next semester?
Critically evaluate and assess the content of the conversation. Reflect on this content, monitor the
progress and articulate this process in the reflection in the e-portfolio.
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The initiative to have this conversation should come from the student
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Appendix 5
University of Aruba
Faculty of Arts and Science
Social Work and Development
Assignment Extracurricular activity
Each student is required to:
1. Participate or attend a conference, seminar or project. This conference or project should be
social work related;
2. Collect evidence of his/her participation or attendance
3. Record and reflect what he or she has learned in relation to the competencies of the
program, the profession of Social worker and his/her personal development in preparation
for the profession.
The recording may not exceed 3 minutes. The recording needs to be edited according the
previous editing workshop and it should be upload in the e-portfolio.
Students need to reflect on this learning experience also. They need to critically evaluate how
this activity has contributed to the learning process and to their development in general. The
reflection on this assignment also needs to be included in the e-portfolio.
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