Study day Managing Practice Learning for Social Work Students (Supervisors and Practice Educators)

Content

The course is mapped to PEPS

PEPS Domain A - Work with others to organise an effective learning environment

• Day 2: PEPS Domain B Teaching, facilitating and supporting learning and professional development in practice
• Day 3: PEPS Domains B (as above) and C - Manage the fair and transparent assessment of students in practice.
• Day 4: Practice Educators / those working towards PEPS only.  Domain D - Developing knowledge and continuing performance as a practice educator

The course will enable you to:

1. Gain information about practice learning and the Social Work Degree.

2. Understand the different roles and responsibilities when working with students in practice.

3. Prepare for working with a student, by

• a. Identifying learning opportunities in the workplace
• b. Identifying the values that underpin practice
• c. Identifying what you have to offer personally and professionally.

4. Develop an understanding of the supervisory process and the skills involved.

5. Understand the assessment requirements and your role in this.

6. Find out about support available to practice supervisors and educators including use of UWE Bristol's Library facilities.

7. Consider the role of service users and carers in practice learning. 

The course is mapped to PEPS Domains A, B, C and D.