Social Work Practicum I SOWK 1900 – Course Information.

Academic Year 2019, Semester 2

The University of the West Indies

OPEN CAMPUS
Social Work Practicum I – SOWK 1900
COURSE GUIDE FOR STUDENTS
Semester 2: 2019

Welcome to the Semester 1 session of teaching and learning in SOWK 1900 Social Work
Practicum I. I am Nyla James, your Course Coordinator.

As you know, open and constant communication is critical to success in the online
learning environment. I therefore urge you to ensure that you play your part to develop
and maintain a very interactive relationship with your e-tutor.

I can be reached via email at nyla.james@dec.uwi.edu. I can also be contacted via skype
at nyla.james1.

Thank you for your commitment as your tutors and I work together to make Social Work
Practicum I a meaningful learning experience.

Nyla James
January 2019

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CONTENTS
PAGE
INTRODUCTION 3
Purpose of guide 4
Course co-ordinator’s expectation 4
Your tutor’s expectation of you 5
Plagiarism 6
Netiquette 6
Guidelines for using course forum 6

COURSE OUTLINE 8
Course description 8
Course objectives 8
Course units 9
Course delivery 9
Assessment 11
Course work Assignments 11
GPA grades and mark scheme 13
Readings 15
Important dates 16
Course topics 16
Course delivery schedule 18
Table of Specifications 21
Coursework assignments 22
Grading criteria 36
UWI regulations regarding dissatisfaction with examinations
results 36

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Course Code: SOWK 1900

Course Title: Social Work Practicum I

Course Discipline: Social Work

Credits: 3
Prerequisite/s:
Corequisite/s:
Academic Year: 2019 (Semester 2)
Course Coordinator: Nyla James
nyla.james@dec.uiw.edu

INTRODUCTION

General Information
Some important information to keep in mind:
1. Your picture uploaded on the Learning Exchange must conform to the following
– a profile of just your face, a close up image that allows you to be recognized.
2. The Department in the Open Campus (OC) ultimately responsible for the
delivery of this course is: The Programme Delivery Department (PDD). View
the OC Web Site for information on your Programme at: http://
www.open.uwi.edu/
3. There are different avenues available to you as a student to receive support. The
avenue you take is dependent on your particular need. View the QUICK LINK
in your course for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Purpose of this Guide

This course guide contains 35 pages and it provides a quick reference to some key
practical and administrative issues associated with the delivery of SOWK 1900 Social
Work Practicum I. Please read the following guidance notes very carefully. While all
efforts have been made to document the information that you are likely to require to
successfully complete this course, your e-tutors and I will meet frequently to discuss the
management of this course. Based on these meetings and your comments in the blogs and
discussion forum I will be providing important supplementary notes, updates and alerts in
the Class News and Announcements Forum on a regular basis throughout Semester 1.
You are strongly advised to read my daily postings in the Class News and
Announcements forum for these updates. Before reading on, you are reminded to ensure
that your internet devices for on-line course delivery (PC, smartphone, tablet or other
device) are configured to the requirements of the Open Campus by clicking on the
hyperlink
http://requirements.open.uwi.edu/

Course Coordinator’s Expectations

My primary expectation is that you become comfortable enough to relax and enjoy your
experience in SOWK 1900 Social Work Practicum I and that by the end of the course you
should gain all the necessary knowledge for your degree option as well as the necessary
life skills to be a more functional professional.
There are a few official expectations that I have of you which are listed below for your
easy reference. I am also including the expectations of your tutors and of the UWI.
Collectively, these points reflect the three main educational pillars of your degree
programme.
1. To attend the weekly BlackBoard Collaborate (BBC) sessions on the scheduled days
and times.
2. Collaborating with your course colleagues is strongly encouraged.
3. You are urged to document and track your learning progress in your personal diary.
4. You must log in daily in The Learning Exchange and interact regularly with your
peers and your tutor.
5. You must show respect for your course colleagues, e-tutors and the staff of the Open
Campus in the content of your blogs and in your correspondence with your e-tutor
and course coordinator.
6. You are expected to devote at least 6-7 hours per week to attending the BBC session,
reading the Unit material, completing the activity tasks identified in each unit,
engaging with your e-tutor, and undertaking your own internet searches for additional
resource material that will assist you in completing your activity tasks and assessment
exercises.

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7. Please note that the timely submission of assignments is strongly advised as penalty
marks may be deducted from the final mark awarded to a late submission. You will be
given specific instructions about this in the marking rubrics for your assignment.
8. It is compulsory to access the Class News and Announcements section daily as these
will contain essential supplementary notes, updates and alerts throughout Semester
One.
9. You must log into the learning exchange and the course page at least once, every 24
hours so that you can keep abreast of the material that has been uploaded to ensure
your success in this course. Logging in daily will demonstrate your commitment and
engagement in this course.

Your tutor’s expectations of you:

1. To participate fully and regularly in your online group with your e-tutor to complete
course activities.
2. To log in daily to check for postings, alerts and updates by your course coordinator
and tutor in the News and Announcements section of the course site.
3. To regularly interact with your course colleagues by reading and replying to their
postings as part of your unit activities.
4. To be academically focused on successfully completing the course and fulfilling all
its requirements.
5. To complete and submit all assignments on time.
6. To read widely and to be actively involved in all activities and discussions.
7. To discuss problems and issues that impact on your performance.
8. To participate in the free and consistent sharing of ideas and resources.
9. To extend courtesy and respect to your peers in your interactions.
10. To be open to dialogue with your tutor.
11. To help make the learning experience fun and informative.
12. To ask questions related to the course material.

In addition, the Office of the Board for Undergraduate Studies of the UWI outlines the
following expectations which are equally applicable to you. A quality UWI student:-
1. Is motivated to succeed.
2. Takes responsibility for his/her learning.
3. Observes the regulation and rules of the University.
4. Uses feedback constructively.

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5. Values good interpersonal relationships.

6. Takes pride in his/her work.
7. Actively contributes to University life and to the wider community.
8. Recognizes the need for life long learning.
9. Fulfils the program requirements prescribed by the UWI.
10. Treats all members of the UWI community with respect.

Your e-tutors are highly qualified, experienced and committed professionals who will
provide the necessary guidance and support that you require so please do not hesitate to
call upon their services for advice and for trouble shooting. I will be monitoring your
postings in the discussion forum and supervising closely your tutorial participation. The
overall aim is to enrich your experience in this course, to ensure quality control of course
delivery across tutorial groups and to maximize your satisfaction with the course. My
email and Skype addresses are located on the first page of this document. Your tutor is
empowered to ensure your success in SOWK 1900 but please do not hesitate to contact
me with any queries and concerns that cannot be resolved with your assigned tutor.

Plagiarism
The UWI Open Campus takes the issue of plagiarism very seriously and there are e-
resources, surveillance and monitoring mechanisms in place to identify and deal with
instances of plagiarism. A 5-page document on plagiarism can be found at hyperlink
http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23005667/Plagiarism.pdf
Please pay particular attention to the opening paragraph of the document which states
that, “At The University of the West Indies all forms of cheating, including plagiarism,
are forbidden. Plagiarism has very serious consequences, such as failing to obtain your
qualification or being stripped of your qualification. It will always result in the loss of
professional respect.” (Undergraduate Student Anti-Plagiarism Policy, Office of the
Board for Undergraduate Studies, April 9, 2010, p. 1)
Additional details about plagiarism can be found in the Undergraduate Student Anti-
Plagiarism Policy which can be accessed via the Quick Link in the left hand column of
the course page. An e- tutor presentation on recognizing plagiarism and the need to avoid
it will be given at one the BBC sessions early in Semester 1.

I would like to draw your attention to the use of APA 6th Ed referencing that is required
for this course. There will be adequate resource materials uploaded to the course page to
guide you.

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You already know how to use Turnitin to check your assignments for plagiarism from
your use of it in PSYC 1000 and you are expected to continue to use this very important
software before you submit your written assignments.

Netiquette
Short for "network etiquette" or "Internet etiquette" netiquette represents a set of social
conventions that facilitate interaction over networks including blogs and forums. The
details regarding the UWI Open Campus Netiquette Guidelines can be found in the Quick
Link in the left column of the course page. These important guidelines are copied below
for your attention and action.

Guidelines for using course forums

· Whenever possible, pose your questions and comments about the course in the Tutor-
Student forum, or the relevant weekly forum, so that your colleagues, who may have
similar questions and comments, can benefit.

· Keep your postings concise and to the point. Brevity can save precious time, for both
the writer and the reader.

· Keep your postings courteous. Always respect your colleague's point of view.

· There may be many topics on the Forums. Before you post, check that you have
selected the topic you really want to post to.

· Read previous postings carefully. This will help you to avoid repeating a point that has
already been made, as well as help you to phrase your contribution in a way that is
relevant to the current discussion. This will also help you to avoid starting a new thread
unnecessarily.

· When starting a new ‘topic’, use the subject line to clearly identify the topic of your
initial post. This helps other students to determine the general content of your posting,
and the related thread, before they open it.

· Always proofread your questions and comments carefully for spelling and grammar
mistakes before posting. One small 'typo' can cause your message to be misunderstood.

· Use conventional style and language in your postings. Typing in capital letters in
electronic communications, for example, indicates anger. Try to avoid using
abbreviations (like b/c and LOL) because these may not be clearly understood by your
peers.

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· Don't be discouraged if someone questions your contribution. They are asking because
they are interested, not to be critical. Explain or reiterate your point of view and keep the
discussion going.

· Postings, like the spoken word, cannot be retracted. If you are angry or upset, don't
respond to a post immediately. Waiting 24 hours might give you a different perspective.

· Avoid cutting and pasting other people’s words into a forum. Make your postings in
your own words. If you do use a brief quotation, reference your source properly.

· A little humour is fine, but if in doubt leave it out. The written word is much more
problematic than the spoken word in this area, and the most innocuous comments are
sometimes misinterpreted.

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Description
Practicum will provide opportunities for students to try out theoretical concepts in a safe
environment and improve their understanding of basic social work concepts, processes,
tasks and skills and to relate theory to practice. Learners will be exposed to weekly self-
awareness activities, which are designed to emphasize the importance of the interactive
component of social work practice. As far as possible, these will be group activities to
help build peer support and the sense of caring for the other person. The learners will be
required to document actions, critical opinions and emotions as part of the reflective
activity. They will be introduced to reflective writing and will be expected to keep a
reflective log/journal as a record of their experiences and reactions to situations. This will
be used to facilitate their individual or in some circumstances when anonymised, group
learning.

Course Objectives
This course aims to:
Knowledge

1. Describe one (1) core social work principle (e.g. confidentiality or respect for the
client) as it relates to their practicum experiences.
2. Describe existing services for at least (2) specific populations (e.g. the elderly, the
hearing impaired) and the referral process required.
3. Describe three (3) methods of intervention used in social work practice in the
Caribbean.
4. Give two (2) examples of the Code of Ethics (IFSW) as they can be applied to the
practicum experience.

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5. Describe the Johari Window and its relevance to professional social work
6. Detail four (4) core components of the social work interview.
7. Discuss the importance of accurate record keeping in social work.
8. Develop a personal learning plan.
9. Describe the challenges experienced in building a relationship with their practice
teachers.
10. Give examples of three (3) of the revised social work principles (NASW, 2008)
drawn from the practicum experience.

Attitudes

11. Identify similarities and differences between their personal and professional value
systems.
12. Discuss the role of an empathetic social worker, using an example from practicum
13. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of good supervision by showing a
willingness to provide supervision to future social work students.
14. Discuss conflict encountered in attempts to uphold at least one core principle e.g.
competence in professional practice (NASW 2008).

Course Units
The units to be covered in this course are as follows:
Unit Number Unit Name
Unit 1 Awareness of Self and Others: Building Relationships
Unit 2 Assessing abnormal behaviour: Challenges and practical issues
Unit 3 The Personal versus the Professional Self
Unit 4 Effective Communication
Unit 5 Collecting Data and Recording Information
Unit 6 Understanding and Learning from Supervision in Practicum
Unit 7 Recognizing and Coping with Agency Dynamics
Unit 8 Practicum: Evaluating the Learning Experience

Course Delivery:
This course will be delivered over 16 weeks using the following strategies:
(a) Synchronous – weekly online interaction via Blackboard Collaborate. In these
weekly BBC sessions the Course Coordinator will review the contents of the weekly unit
and address queries on course assessment or any other issues pertaining to the course.
Tutors will also make weekly presentations on a theme that is related to the weekly unit

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and students will have the opportunity to make group oral presentations during selected
BBC sessions. Tutorial sessions will also be conducted via the BbC forum. Learners are
reminded that all synchronous sessions are designed to be interactive and they are
expected to participate fully and regularly in these activities.

(b) Asynchronous – online content (units), PowerPoint presentations, tutorial questions

via Activity Tasks, discussion forums to themes questions in the Learning Exchange,
podcasts as resource materials for units, and YouTube presentations to illustrate the
salient points in the 9 Units.
The main course material will be delivered in a course package comprising 8 Units and
the accompanying readings. Selected readings identified in each unit will be placed in the
Resources section of the Learning Exchange and this will be indicated in the unit. Each
week a unit will be covered and you will be provided with particular topics on which to
focus your attention.
Performance feedback will be provided to you within a reasonable time; for example 2-3
weeks after an assignment is submitted. The marking process involves first marking by
the tutor, the co-ordinator moderates all the submissions, and the second examiner
addresses queries with the marking that the moderator has about alternations to the initial
mark. You will be kept abreast of any delays to the provision of marks and feedback via
the course co-ordinator postings in the News and Announcement Section of the course
site. Feedback – such as the mark, the strengths and limitations of the submission – will
be provided on the individual assignment by your e-tutor, general comments on the
strengths and weakness of all submission will be posted in the course site, and the e-tutor
will prepare a mid-semester e-card report for each individual. The e-report card can be
accessed by course administrators and managers who may need to evaluate or monitor
student performance, particularly for those students who attain borderline final course
marks that fall into the ‘Fail’ category. In the e-report card the following will be
documented:
1. Student attendance at tutorials and BBC sessions as well as participation in these
sessions.
2. Student’s contribution in tutorials to discussions or group activities.
3. Student’s ability to show a reflective attitude towards learning by reflecting on,
analysing and evaluating concepts/theories.
4. Student’s demonstration of a work-based approach and attitude – e.g.
collaborating with tutorial colleagues on unit based activities.
5. Evidence of student’s constructivist approach to learning – critical thinking skills
and the ability to apply professional experience in the course.
6. Positive aspects of student’s ability, knowledge, attitude and skills.
7. Course related problem areas.

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8. Suggestions for improvement.

ASSESSMENT
There will be 8 course assessments. This course uses Continuous Assessment (100%).
There is no mid-term or final examination for Social Work Practicum I; instead, the focus
is on continuous assessment during the lifespan of the course. The continuous assessment
strategy is divided into formative assessment and summative assessment.

Formative Assessment

Working together in groups, the students will learn how to establish relationships and use
them for motivation, support and guidance and will transfer these skills to working with
their clients. Their participation in these group activities designed to help them develop
their group work, communication and interpersonal skills will contribute to their
formative assessment. The reflective activity of keeping the journal will facilitate their
ongoing self-analysis and an awareness of values and attitudes that are both helpful and
detrimental to their professional development. The journal will also provide them with a
record of their impressions and their growth both personally and academically. Facilitator
review of their journal writings with submissions at the end of weeks 2 and 5 of the
course, will also contribute to the formative assessment component.

COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

Summative Assessment
Summative assessment in the course is based on a constructivist philosophy in which
learners are encouraged to apply course-based knowledge to the task at hand. Assessment
strategies include personal contributions to the discussion of selected topics over the
duration of the course. These assessments will be clearly identified in the course delivery
schedule, in the rubrics document and in postings in News and Announcement Section.

Summative Assessment activities

A maximum of 3 pieces or types of assessment worth a total of 100% drawn from any of
the following:
1. Postings
2. Graded discussions and structured essays on selected topics
3. Presentations of discussion topics at the Black Board Collaborate sessions.
The weighting for the assessments in this course is shown below and presented in more
detail in the Table of Specification on page 20 of this course guide.

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Assessment Items Weighting Date Due

Journal 10%
Case study 20% TBA
Self Evaluation 20% TBA
Analytical Report 30% TBA
Practice Teacher's Evaluation 20% End of Practicum
TOTAL 100%
You will receive general guidance from your course co-ordinator via a posting in
the news and announcement section and more structured guidance from your
tutor. The assignments for this course and the rubrics can be found on pages 29-32
of this guide. You should refer to the APA style guide for information on
bibliographic/referencing styles as you will need to ensure that your assignment
submissions are properly referenced. Marks will be allocated for this competency.
You will have guidance on APA reference, the use of the Turnitin software and the
importance of avoiding plagiarism in a BlackBoard Collaborative Session to be
announced in the course site. Click on the following hyperlink to access APA
Version 6 Formatting and Style Guide
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

All students are required to attach their Coursework Accountability Statement

to their papers on submission of an assignment. This form can be downloaded
from the Quick Link found in your left panel of the course space.
Assignments are marked using the following Mark Scheme. The lowest pass mark /grade
is 50% (C).

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Modified UWI GPA and Mark Scheme

GRADE % G RADE G R A D E GRADE DESCRIPTOR

RANGE POINT D EFINITIO
N

A+ 90 -100 4.3 Exceptional Demonstrates exceptional performance and

achievement in all aspects of the course.
Exceptional application of theoretical and
technical knowledge that demonstrates
achievement of the learning outcomes. Goes
beyond the material in the course and
displays exceptional aptitude in solving
complex issues identified. Achieves the
highest level of critical, compelling,
coherent and concise argument or solutions
within the course.

A 80 – 89 4.0 Outstandin Demonstrates outstanding integration of a

g full range of appropriate principles,
theories, evidence and techniques. Displays
innovative and/or insightful responses. Goes
beyond the material with outstanding
conceptualization which is original,
innovative and/or insightful. Applies
outstanding critical thinking skills
A- 75 – 79 3.7 Excellent D e m o n s t r a t e s e x c e l l e n t b re a d t h o f
knowledge, skills and competencies and
presents these in appropriate forms using a
wide range of resources. Demonstrates
excellent evidence of original thought,
strong analytical and critical abilities;
excellent organizational, rhetorical and
presentational skills.

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B+ 70 - 74 3.3 Very Good Demonstrates evidence of very good critical

and analytical thinking in most aspects of
the course. Very good knowledge that is
comprehensive, accurate and relevant. Very
good insight into the material and very good
use of a range of appropriate resources.
Consistently applies very good theoretical
and technical knowledge to achieve the
desired learning outcomes.
B 65 – 69 3.0 Good Demonstrates good knowledge, rhetorical
and organizational skills. Good insight into
the material and a good use of a range of
appropriate resources. Good integration of a
range of principles, techniques, theories and
evidence.

B- 60 – 64 2.7 Satisfactory Displays satisfactory evidence of the

application of theoretical and technical
knowledge to achieve the desired learning
outcomes. Demonstrates sound
organisational and rhetorical skills.
C+ 55 – 59 2.3 Fair Demonstrates fair breadth and depth of
knowledge of main components of the
subject. Fair evidence of being able to
assemble some of the appropriate principles,
theories, evidence and techniques and to
apply some critical thinking.

C 50 – 54 2.0 Acceptable Demonstrates acceptable application of

theoretical and technical knowledge to
achieve the minimum learning outcomes
required in the course. Displays acceptable
evidence of critical thinking and the ability
to link theory to application.
F1 45-49 0 Unsatisfact Demonstrates unsatisfactory application of
ory theoretical and technical knowledge and
understanding of the subject. Displays
unsatisfactory ability to put theory into
practice; weak theoretical and reflective
insight. Unsatisfactory critical thinking,
organizational and rhetorical skills.

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F2 40-44 0 Weak Weak overall performance with very limited

knowledge and understanding of the subject.
Little evidence of theoretical and reflective
insights. Weak organizational and rhetorical
skills.
F3 0-39 0 Poor Overall poor or minimal evidence of
knowledge and understanding of the subject.
Displays little ability to put theory into
practice; lacks theoretical and reflective
insights. Incomplete breadth and depth of
knowledge on substantive elements of the
subject. Little or no evidence of critical
engagement with the material. Responses
are affected by irrelevant sources of
information, poor organizational and
rhetorical skills.

READINGS
You are not required to purchase a course textbook. The following resources are useful
but they are not compulsory: 1) Hepworth, D.H., Rooney, R.H. & Larsen, J.A. (2001) 6th
ed. Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills 7th ed.CA, USA: Brooks/Cole
ISBN 0-534-36838-7. 2) Zastrow, C. (2003) The Practice of Social Work: Applications of
Generalist and Advanced Content (7th ed.). CA, USA: Brooks/Cole
ISBN 0-534-60030-

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
A lot of information that is relevant to the 8 Units of the course and to the assessment and
activity exercises is available via the following texts:
Banks, S. (2010). Ethics, Values in Social Work. 4th ed. New York: Palgrave
MacMillan.
Canadian Association of Social Work (n.d.) What is social work? Retrieved from
http://www.casw-acts.ca/en/what-social-work
Carpenter, J., Webb, C., Bostock, L. & Coomber, C. (2012). Effective Supervision in
Social Work and Social Care, Research Briefing 34. Retrieved from
www.scie.org.uk/publications/briefings/files/briefing43.pdf
Comartin, E.D. & Prendes, A.A. (2011). Dissonance between Personal and
Professional Values: Resolution of an Ethical Dilemma. Journal of Social Work

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Values and Ethics 8(2), 51-513. Retrieved from

http://www.socialworker.com/jswve/fall11/fall115.pdf

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

ACTIVITY DATES

SEMESTER 1 January - April 2019

Registration January 2- 21

Semester Begins January 20

Late Registration (ADD/DROP) January 22 - 31

(with penalty)

Teaching Begins January 21

Teaching Ends April 18

Semester Ends May 17

COURSE TOPICS
This course is divided into 8 units. Each unit is the equivalent of one week’s work.
The units to be covered in this course are as follows:

SECTION I
Unit 1: Awareness of Self and Others: Building Relationships
•Who am I? Definition of self-awareness and relevance to social work practice
• The Reflective Cycle
• Characteristics, values & goals
• The Johari Window
• Respecting diversity
o Multiculturalism
o Functional Diversity

Unit 2: Principles, Values and Ethics in Social Work

• Definition & identification of values
• Code of Ethics (International Federation of Social Workers)
• Managing Ethical Dilemmas
• Ethics and Social work in the Caribbean
• Personal Values and Biases

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Unit 3: The Personal versus the Professional Self

• Personal versus professional values
• Professionalism in Social work
• Roles and relationships of the social worker
• Addressing my limitations

Unit 4: Effective Communication

• Elements of effective communication
o Active listening, attending
o Questioning, paraphrasing
• Non verbal communication
• Barriers to effective communication
• Using feedback effectively
• Social work interviewing strategies
• Communication styles

Unit 5: Collecting Data and Recording Information

• Confidentiality in social work
• Agency policy on collecting and storing client data
• The social work interview
o Data collection
• Writing reports in social work
• Using data to create assessments and treatment plans

Unit 6: Understanding and Learning from Supervision in Practicum

• Role expectations in practicum
• Supervisory skills
o Different styles of supervision
• Functions of social work supervision
o Administrative
o Educational
o Supportive
• Role of agency staff in supervision
o Using learning opportunities

Unit 7: Recognising and Coping with Agency Dynamics

• Describing the agency
o Policies
o Public versus private agencies
o Staffing and leadership
§ Relationship dynamics
§ Leadership skills

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o Funding relationship with other agencies

• Building professional relationships with agency staff
• Analyzing your agency’s effectiveness

Unit 8: Practicum: Evaluating the Learning Experience

• Analysis of Practicum
• My learning plan for Practicum II
o Areas for growth and development
o Selection of an area of practice

COURSE DELIVERY SCHEDULE

DATES Teaching Strategy/ DATES AND

W MAIN OBJECTIVES Technology ACTIVITIES
E TOPIC
E
K

1 Jan 20 To Establish the type of Discussion Forum Asynchronous

Online climate/environment for Asynchronous activity- students
Orientation learning – exercises are to acquaint
• Introduction to each themselves with
other in the class. the structure of
• Plagiarism/ the course i.e.
Accountability read welcome
Statement message from
• Writing format – e.g. CC and tutor and
APA course guide.
• Requirements for the
course

2 Jan 20 - Unit 1: • Who am I? Definition of PowerPoint – voice Meeting with CC

26 Awareness of self-awareness and relevance over [e-Tutor
Self and to social work practice Presentation] Forum
Others: • The Reflective Cycle Participation
Building • Characteristics, values & Discussion Forum open for posting
Relationship goals
• The Johari Window BbC Sessions –
• Respecting diversity
o Multiculturalism
o Functional Diversity

Week 3: Jan 27 - Feb 2

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4 Feb Unit 2: • Definition & identification PowerPoint – voice Forum

3-9 Principles, of values over [e-Tutor Participation
Values and • Code of Ethics Presentation] open for posting
Ethics in (International Federation of Discussion #3
Social Work Social Workers) Discussion Forum open for posting
• Managing Ethical Dilemmas BBC Sessions -
• Ethics and Social work in Not Graded
the Caribbean
• Personal Values and Biases

Week 5: Feb 10 - 16
6 Feb 17 Unit 3: The • Personal versus professional PowerPoint – voice Forum
- 23 Personal values over [e-Tutor participation
versus the • Professionalism in Social Presentation] open for posting
Professional work Discussion #4
Self • Roles and relationships of Discussion Forum open for posting
the social worker BBC Sessions –
• Addressing my limitations
Not Graded

Week 7: Feb 24 - March 2

8 March 3 Unit 4: • Elements of effective PowerPoint – voice Forum
-9 Effective communication over [e-Tutor participation
Communicati o Active listening, Presentation] open for posting
on attending Discussion #5
o Questioning, Discussion Forum open for posting
paraphrasing BBC Sessions –
• Non verbal communication
• Barriers to effective
communication
• Using feedback effectively
• Social work interviewing
strategies
• Communication styles

Week 9: March 10 - 16

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1 March 17-Unit 5: • Confidentiality in social PowerPoint – voice Meeting with CC

0 23 Collecting work over [e-Tutor Forum
Data and • Agency policy on collecting Presentation] participation
Recording and storing client data open for posting
Information • The social work interview Discussion Forum Discussion #6
o Data collection open for posting
• Writing reports in social BBC Sessions –
work Not Graded
• Using data to create –
assessments and treatment Online
plans Evaluation of
the course

Week 11: March 24 - 30

1 March 31 Unit 6: • Role expectations in PowerPoint – voice Forum

2 - Apr 6 Understandin practicum over [e-Tutor participation
g and • Supervisory skills Presentation] open for posting
Learning o Different styles of Discussion #7
from supervision Discussion Forum open for posting
Supervision • Functions of social work BBC Sessions
in Practicum supervision
o Administrative
o Educational
o Supportive
• Role of agency staff in
supervision
o Using learning
opportunities

Week 13: April 7 - 13

1 Apr 14 Unit 7: • Describing the agency Forum
4 - 20 Recognising o Policies participation
and Coping o Public versus private open for posting
with Agency agencies
Dynamics o Staffing and leadership Discussion #8
§ Relationship dynamics open for posting
§ Leadership skills BBC Sessions –
o Funding relationship with
other agencies Not Graded
• Building professional
relationships with agency
staff
• Analyzing your agency’s
effectiveness

April 21 - 27

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1 April 29 Unit 8: • Analysis of Practicum Meeting with CC

6 Practicum: • My learning plan for
Evaluating Practicum II Forum
the Learning o Areas for growth and participation
Experience development open for posting
o Selection of an area of
practice Discussion #9
open for posting

BBC Sessions –

Table of Specification: Assessments and Weighting – All In-course assessments

(100%)

Course Code: SOWK 1900: Course Title: Social Work Practicum I : Credits:
3 (2019, Semester 2)

Cognitive Cognitive Psychomotor Affective Total

Domain Domain Skills %
Lower order Higher
Order
Units
1. Awareness Case Study – 5
of Self and 5%
Others:
Building
Relationship
s
2. Principles, Case Study – 10
Values and 10%
Ethics in
Social Work
3. The Participation Self- 10
Personal – 5% Evaluation - 5
versus the %
Professional
Self
4. Effective Case Study – 5
Communicat 5%
ion

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5. Collecting Self- 10
Data and Evaluation –
Recording 10%
Information
6.Understan Participation Self- 10
ding and -5% Evaluation –
Learning 5%
from
Supervision
in Practicum
7. Analytic Analytic 20
Recognising Report – 10% Report – 10%
and Coping
with Agency
Dynamics
8. Analytic Analytic 30
Practicum: Report – 15% Report – 15%
Evaluating
the Learning
Experience
Total 100

COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENTS FOR SOWK 1900

Assessment 1: Journal (10%)

Suggested due date: TBA

Assignment Description and Instructions

Unit 3: The Personal versus the Professional Self

(1) Activity 3.3 – Video: What is Social Work

(2) Activity 3.4: Your Social Work Roles
(3) Activity 3.6 – Another Boundary Issue

Unit 6: Understanding and Learning from Supervision in Practicum

(1) Activity 6.2: Role Expectations in Practicum
(2) Activity 6.3: Preparing for Practicum

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(3) Activity 6.5: Video – Identify Good vs Bad Supervision.

Participation will also be assessed by the following: -

• Attendance at on-line sessions
• On time completion of assignments
• Engagement in the discussion forums and group activities with well-prepared and
presented contributions
• Demonstration of:
i. respect for peers and tutors
ii. willingness to share views and feelings honestly
iii. ability to accept and use criticism and feedback

Assessment 2: Presentation of Case Study (20%)

Suggested Due Date: TBA

Related Course Objectives:

Identify personal values which could contribute positively to the student’s social work
practice (Unit 1)
Identify personal values and biases which could affect the development of
professional relationships (Unit 2)
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles that underlie the delivery of ethical social
work and their relevance to practice in the Caribbean (Unit 2)
Demonstrate evidence of critical self-reflection in an effort to identify and address
own limitations (Unit 3)
Differentiate between professional and personal values required for the practice of
social work (Unit 3)
Demonstrate skills required for effective verbal and written communication (Unit 4)

Assignment Description and Instructions

Read the Case Study carefully and using the questions below as your guide, analyse
this client’s situation, write your assessment and design a plan of action.
1. Identify your client and the facts relevant to her situation. Determine the
presenting problem and any underlying problems that might affect her situation.
(3 marks)
2. Identify the problems/issues that could arise as a result of her situation. Give
reasons for your choice. (6 marks)
3. What are your client’s strengths and how can they be used? (5 marks)
4. What intervention strategies would you use to assess your client’s situation? (10
marks)

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5. What actions do you think would need to be taken in Stage 1 & Stage 2 (i.e. the
rest of the pregnancy and after the baby is born). (10 marks)
6. State the information that you would need to make a joint plan? (5 marks)
7. What further information should be shared with your client? (5 marks)
8. How comfortable are you dealing with the client and this situation? (1 mark)
9. What value conflicts could arise in your interaction with the client? Describe them
and state how you would address them. (5 marks)
10. What is your plan of action? Justify your plan. (10 marks)

Score Breakdown
The maximum number of points that you might gain from this exercise is 60. Your final
grade of 20% will be prorated based on the total number of points that you have gained
e.g. this Case Study is weighted at 20% and if you gain 40/60 points, your final grade for
this exercise will be 13.3% (40/60X20).
Your analysis will show evidence of the related course objectives stated above. It must be
4 – 6 pages in length with 1.5 spacing, using 12 font. Appropriate referencing will be
credited.

CASE STUDY
Agency: Medical Social Work Department, General Hospital
Client’s name: Asha X
D.o.b.; February 14, 1995
Address: 71, Beautiful Gardens, Upper Heightsville, Eden.
Date of referral: May 17, 2012
Source of referral: Doctor in Ante-Natal Clinic
Reason for referral: Hospital Policy – All pregnant teenagers must be seen for
assessment by the medical social worker
Date of interview: July 19, 2012
Family composition: Father – Peter (49); Mother –Sharon (47); Sister Adana (19);
Brother Ashton(12).
Household: As above and including mother’s un-married 52 year-old sister who is
family’s housekeeper
Education: Lower VI – Prestige Convent.
Financial situation: Mother – Supervisor Audit Department, Ministry of Finance
Father – Manager New Car Sales, Car Company
Sister – Upper VI Prestige Convent; write CAPE exams; summer job after exams
pending results
Brother –Completed Form 1 – Prestige College
Present situation:
Asha is 17 years old and four months pregnant. She is being seen at the Medical Social
Work (MSW) Department as hospital policy states that all pregnant teenagers must be
assessed by the medical social worker and monitored throughout their pregnancies, with
post-delivery follow-up where necessary.

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When she was six weeks pregnant, Asha was seen by the family doctor who advised her
mother that she should join the Ante-Natal Clinic (ANC) at the hospital, as the services
were excellent and free of charge. In May, at her first visit she was referred to the MSW
department but did not take the referral letter to the Department. She returned to the ANC
in June and although she was seen, she was told that the doctor would not attend to her at
the next visit if she had not gone to the MSW Department. She and her mother took the
referral letter with them and had a first visit in early July.
Asha is the second of three children of married parents, Peter (49) and Sharon (47) Jones.
She has an older sister, Adana (19) and a younger brother Ashton (17). The family lives in
a three bedroom bungalow in a middle income housing complex. The girls share a room
and Ashton has the smallest of the three bedrooms. Their aunt, Sharon’s older sister (52)
lives in an annexe to the house and she is the family’s house-keeper.
Sharon is a supervisor in the Audit department of the Ministry of Finance while Peter is
the Manager, New Car Sales of a large car company. The girls both attend a prestige girls’
secondary school in the city while Ashton has just completed Year 1 of a well-recognised
boys’ college. Adana has written her final exams and is working temporarily during the
vacation. Asha has just completed CAPE (part 1) and ought to be going into Upper Six at
the start of the new academic year.
Asha’s parents have accepted her pregnancy and are taking care that it proceeds normally.
The baby is due in November and their concern is her being away from school during the
first term of the new school year which starts in September. They are assuming that she
will be able to return to school early next year after the baby is born. Nothing has been
recorded about the father of the child.

Assessment 3: Self Evaluation 20%

Suggested Due Date: TBA

• Related Course Objectives:

• Demonstrate an awareness of the Code of Ethics (IFSW) that dictates social work
practice (Unit 2)
• Demonstrate evidence of critical self-reflection in an effort to identify and address
own limitations (Unit 3)
• Demonstrate the use of practice skills required for effective verbal and written
communication (Unit 4)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of social intercourse to engage
effectively with clients, colleagues and other professionals (Unit 5)
• Write accurate reflective reports demonstrating data collection and analytical
skills (Unit 6);

Assignment Description and Instructions:

SELF-EVALUATION

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You are expected to write about yourself and your development over the duration of this
course. Using your journals in support of your narrative and referring to entries that you
might find relevant, explore your strengths and your challenges with clients, colleagues,
co-workers and supervisors. Write about your anxieties, biases and your successes. Talk
about personal issues that you are comfortable sharing. Where possible, also make
reference to material that you might have read, using the correct method of referencing
the text that you have used.

Bearing in mind the importance of writing well in social work, express any emotions that
demonstrate: -
• confusion over ethical issues with which you might have been confronted and
how you felt after they had been resolved, or not resolved;
• how you might have done things differently and your rationale for this;
• your successful or un-successful use of interpersonal skills in communicating with
your clients, co-workers or supervisors;
• your responses to feedback from supervisors or co-workers;
• your (in)ability to liaise with other agencies to help your clients.
From a social work perspective, what would you describe as your key learning about (1)
social work theory and (2) your own professional development? What would you like to
pay more attention to during the next semester?

Remember that this is a record of your learning and you do not have to only show the
positive side of each interaction. Of equal importance to your learning are the occasions
when things did not run as smoothly as you might have wanted them to. Also take note
that any references to the agency, clients or co-workers must be so masked as to be not
recognisable to anyone who might come across your report.

The report must be 6 – 8 pages in length; 1.5 spacing; 12 font.

SOWK 1900 – Practicum I SELF-EVALUATION RUBRIC Assessment – 20%

CRITERIA Excellent Good Satisfactory Poor

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Overall Met all Met six (6) of Met between four Met fewer than
Presentation requirements – the requirements (4) and six (6) of four (4) of the
/5 grammar, correct in a well-written the requirements requirements;
referencing, report. with an acceptable grammar is weak.
relevant use of (4 marks) level of (2-1 marks)
literature; presentation.
bibliography; page (3 marks)
numbers; font;
margins; required
length; material
logically
sequenced and
adequately edited.
(5 marks)
Professional Student discussed Student stated No discussion of Student identified
development tasks and tasks and tasks and learning
/10 activities that activities that activities that objectives and
facilitated might have might have required tasks and
professional facilitated facilitated activities, with no
growth. Identified professional professional discussion.
learning growth with growth. Minimal reference
objectives that little discussion. Objectives were made to
were achieved and Some reference identified but no achievement of
factors that made to link was made objectives with no
facilitated or objectives that with factors that link to the factors
impeded were achieved might have that impacted on
achievement of and the factors facilitated their achievement.
others. that facilitated or achievement. (3-1 marks)
(10-9 marks) impeded (6-4 marks)
achievement.
(8-7 marks)
Skills of Evidence of Some reflection Narrative Inadequate
analysis and reflection on own on own presentation of reflection on
critical strengths, strengths, strengths. Areas of practice. Student
reflection weaknesses and weaknesses and weakness and does not locate
personal personal personal self in the learning
/30 challenges. challenges. challenges experience.
Honest critique of Limited critique identified but not 13-1 marks
performance, of performance adequately
including and of discussed or
negatives. ownership of the analysed.
Evidence that learning 19-14 marks
student took experience.
ownership for his/ ( 25-20 marks)
her own learning
experience.
(30-26 marks)

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Successful use Demonstrated Showed Stated awareness Skills of reflection

of inter- excellent use of appropriate use of feedback from are weak.
personal skills (1) feedback from of feedback supervisors but no Evidence of
supervisors and from evidence of its indecisiveness and
/20 colleagues and (2) supervisors. application. hesitance and poor
initiative. Showed Evidence of its Hesitant teamwork. No
positive efforts to use from other involvement on depth to areas of
work as a team sources not agency team, learning. Vague
member using clearly linked to evident in non- action plan for
past work/life performance. recognition of further
experiences, Worked well on contribution that development.
clarifying issues agency team, could be made. (6-0 marks)
and making occasionally Lack of clarity of
contributions. using work next placement is
Presented a sound experiences to evident in weak
plan of action for support action plan.
further contributions. (10-7 marks)
professional Good action
development plan for further
realistically linked development
to prospective linked to
Practicum II prospective
placement. Practicum II
(20-17 marks) placement.
(16-11 marks)

Score Breakdown The maximum number of marks that you might gain from this
exercise is 65. Your final grade of 20%
will be prorated based on the total number of marks that you have gained e.g. this Self-
Evaluation is
weighted at 20% and if you gain 40/65 marks, your final grade for this exercise will be
12.3% (40/65X20).

Dimension Score Comments

Overall Presentation /5

Professional Development /10

Skills of Analysis & Critical /30

Reflection
Successful use of /20
Interpersonal Skills
Total Marks Gained /65

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Final Grade Score divided by 65 X

percentage of assignment
weighting

Assessment 4: Analytical Report (30%)

Suggested Due Date: TBA

Relevant Course Objectives:

• Explain the importance of giving feedback and of using it constructively (Unit 4);.
• Apply information from client reports to make accurate assessments and treatment
plans (Unit 5);
• Describe the experience of Level I practicum using skills of observation,
communication and analysis (Unit 8)
• Identify areas of professional growth and areas for further development (Unit 8)
• Reflect on the experience and design learning plans for Level II practicum (Unit
8)

Assignment Description and Instructions

The Analytical Report is the student’s written statement that demonstrates what has been
learnt in relation to his/her practice. The emphasis lies on an analysis and not a
description of what has taken place during practicum. Of major importance is evidence of
the student’s recognition and understanding of the following: -
• what he/she has done
• why it was done
• the effect or result of what was done
• what could have been done differently and with what result
• the outcome of what was done in relation to his/her learning
• In the preparation of the Analytical Report, significant incidents, activities and
situations that presented during practicum are critically considered and a specific
case, group activity, community or project is selected for analysis. Interactions
and communications with clients, colleagues within the agency and from other
agencies as well as with the Practicum Supervisor contribute to the selection of
the situation to be analysed. The student reviews both the good and the bad of the
placement, the positive and negative experiences, as they have all contributed in
some measure to his/her professional growth and development. The experiences
are weighed against his/her knowledge of social work theory, values and ethics,
principles and techniques to produce as objective and honest an analysis as
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The Content - Introduction

Context – background of agency to include a brief history of its goals, policies and
procedures as they affect the management of the case/situation presented; organisational
structure, administration and funding and relationship with the wider community e.g.
government and non-government agencies (Refer to Unit 7).

Student’s role at agency – expectations, objectives those met and those that were not
met; practicum supervisor’s position in agency and its effect on student’s assessment of
his/her own performance; student’s contribution to the agency function e.g. IT and
organisational skills, artistic talent.

Single Client profile – case description, including source of referral; brief social history
as it relates to the presenting problem and involvement with other agencies; unique
challenges that present. (Appropriate to Levels I & II)

The Content – Assessment

• Theoretical framework - having selected the client (case, group, community or
project) to be discussed, review the relevant data carefully. Identify the
appropriate social work theory to support the data and link the different
components to your client situation.
• Statement of issue to be addressed – write a clear concise statement of the client’s
need, problem or situation. Support this with stated sources of information i.e.
agency documents, client, records from other agencies, significant others. Specify
the information received from each source. Discuss the links made with the theory
based on the relevance of the information received.
• Intervention plan – the objectives of the intervention i.e. what do you hope to
achieve; i.e. the desired outcome; strategies to be used to determine the outcome
e.g. client involvement – how did you get it; indicators of a successful
intervention.
• Analysis of Intervention - discuss strategies and skills used and the rationale for
using them; how well did the client work with you; what challenges did you
manage and how did you manage them; what worked and what did not work;
what did you not anticipate.
• Analysis of your practice – discuss the direct and indirect results of your
intervention i.e. what effect did the intervention have on the client; what else
could have been done; what would you do differently if you were given the
opportunity to do it over again with the knowledge that you now have.

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Conclusion
In a summarising paragraph, describe the effect that this practicum experience has had on
you; how you have grown and how and why it has affected your determination to be a
social worker.

Specifications for the Report

Length:10 – 12 type-written pages
Font Size: 12
Spacing:1.5
Margins:1 inch
Style: APA6

NB
In-keeping with the principle of client confidentiality, all identifying marks must be
changed. The client’s original name must not be used nor should any description of the
client or of his/her situation be recognisable to anyone.

SOWK1900 Rubric: Assessment 4 – Analytical Report (50%)

Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Poor

Context of Agency Good Adequate Inadequate
Agency context is description of description of description of
clearly agency context agency agency;
described with including some context; weak statement of
discussion of discussion of discussion of policy and
service service service, policy procedures but
provided, provided and and no discussion
content and policies and procedures. No on the
relevance of procedures. recommendatio relevance of
policies and Some ns made. service and no
procedures; recommendatio (5-4 marks) recommendatio
gaps are ns are offered. ns made.
highlighted and (7-6 marks) (3-1 marks)
recommendatio
ns suggested
with
justifications.
(10 -8 marks)

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Student’s Role Clear analysis Good analysis More statement Descriptive

of own of performance and description report of what
performance, with emphasis of performance was done by
addressing on strengths; than analysis. student and
both strengths recognition of Little evidence others at
and skills used in of recognition agency with no
challenging relationship of relationship- analysis No
areas; evidence with colleagues building skills. mention of
of recognition and with (5-4 marks) skills used.
of relationship- client.. (3-1 marks)
building skills (7-6 marks)
i.e. flexibility,
time
management,
creativity and
use of initiative
(10 - 8 marks)
Client(s) Profile Use of data Description of Incomplete Minimal
collected client history client history reference to
provides clear not completely evidenced by client data with
description of supported by inadequate data sub-sequent
client history data collected; collection, inadequate
i.e. some evidence superficial client history.
demographic of identification Presenting
picture, identification of presenting problem not
presenting and of presenting problem and clearly
underlying and underlying none related to identified; no
problem, problems, client’s underlying
strengths, referral source underlying issues, no
physical or and reference problem. No reference to
psychological to other social reference to client’s
issues; links to service links with other strengths and
other agency agencies. agencies. resources.
services.. (3 marks) (2 marks) (1-0 mark)
(5-4 marks)

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Theoretical Appropriate Appropriate Good Theory

Framework theory selected selection and description of selected not
and clearly description of theory selected well described
described. theory but but not and not
Logical arguments appropriate to appropriate to
arguments supporting its client situation. client situation.
presented to use, not clearly Weak Arguments
justify its use presented. arguments illogical and
in support of (4-3 marks) presented. not supportive.
client situation (2 marks) (1 mark)
(5 marks)
Intervention Plan Clearly stated Good problem Problem Lack of clarity
problem identification identification re problem
identification and objectives. and objectives identification
and objectives; Good not clearly and subsequent
evidence of statement of stated; vague intervention
client’s resources but intervention plan. Client
involvement in little plan with little involvement
creation of justification for evidence of not evident.
Plan; statement their use. client Minimal
of formal and Inadequate involvement mention of
informal evidence of Weak reference resources.
resources and client to resources. ( 1 mark)
justification for involvement. (2 marks)
their use. (4-3 marks)
(5 marks)
Analysis of Logical Good Minimal Statement of
Intervention discussion of discussion and discussion but action taken
intervention justification of description of with no
plan including actions taken; action taken. discussion or
justification of some evidence Weak evidence justification.;
action taken. of client of client little evidence
Evidence of involvement involvement; of client
client with discussion emphasis on involvement
involvement of successes successes with (10-1 marks)
and effective and little no mention of
management of mention of challenges
challenges and challenges. (19-11 marks)
successes (26-20 marks)
( 30-27 marks)

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Analysis of Clear evidence Some evidence No reflection Weak analysis

Practice of reflection on of reflection and minimal – no discussion
action taken; and discussion discussion with or justification.
well-balanced of successful weak For action
discussion of outcome; justification on taken Very
outcome, statement of action taken; descriptive
anticipated and unexpected statement of with no
not anticipated; outcome with what might evidence of
discussion of some attempts have been done reflection.
what could at rationale; differently with (10-1 marks)
have been done little discussion no supportive
differently with of what might rationale.
accompanying have been done (19-11 marks)
rationale. differently.
( 30-27 marks) (26-20 marks)
Writing Very well Arguments Report is has Report is
organized sometimes not not been challenging to
report; clearly clearly read as there
logically presented. presented; are many errors
sequenced with Report arguments of style and
simple clarity contained a often illogical grammar. Very
of expression few and difficult to few references
and evidence grammatical follow. were used,
of reflective errors> Spelling and mostly
thought. Effective grammatical incorrectly.
Flawless references errors and few (1-0 marks)
grammar. were correctly references
Appropriate used. were not used
and correct use (3 marks) effectively.
of required (2 marks)
reference style.
(5 -4 marks).

Score breakdown
The maximum number of marks you might gain from this exercise is 95. Your final grade
will be pro-rated based on the total number of marks that you have gained. e.g. this
Analytical Report is weighted at 50%. If you have gained 56/100 marks, your final grade
for this Report will be 56/100X50 i.e. 28%

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Dimension Score Comments

Context of Agency /10
Student’s Role /10
Client’s Profile /5
Theoretical Framework /5
Intervention Plan /5
Analysis of Intervention /30
Analysis of Practice /30
Writing /5
Total /100

Forum Discussion Grading Criteria

0- 1 point 2-3 points 4-5 points

Quality of posting Post includes Post reflects Post reflects the
some most of the information and
information information evaluation required
requested but and and relevant
not focused on evaluation information
the questions required but (reading/examples)
posed. outside source with proper source
material not material citation.
cited.

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Quality of reply Response Response is Response is

includes some relevant to relevant to original
relevant original post; post and
information and demonstrates demonstrates
is relevant to some understanding of
the original understanding the topic; supports
post but omits of the topic; position with
aspects of provides some reference to
observation, evidence of observation,
comparison and critical similarities,
analysis of analysis that differences and
feelings. includes feelings in relation
reference to to factual
observations information
and feelings

GRADING CRITERIA

Criteria 5 marks 4 marks 3 marks 1-2 marks

Exceptional Very Good Fair – Unsatisfactor

– Excellent to Acceptable y – Poor
Satisfactory

Key Key ideas Key ideas Key ideas The response

Ideas specific to the refer to the are does not
subject/topic subject/ unspecific, identify key
are very, topic; unclear, ideas
clearly stated, includes includes few
and well major points, supporting
supported. includes comments.
some
support.

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Applicat Post connects Post Entry does Vague

ion key ideas to connects key not connect discussion
future ideas to key ideas to without
practice in a future future connection to
logical and practice with practice or future practice
coherent way. some does so
coherence. minimally.
Philosop Response Response Response Response
hy includes both includes includes one addresses
agreements agreements agreement neither
and or or agreement nor
disagreements disagreement disagreemen disagreement
with the s only. t, but offers with material.
material. Offers no insight. No insight is
Shows ordinary included.
penetrating insight or
insight. supported
opinion.

Accurac Conclusions Conclusions Apparent Obvious

y and/or and/or problems problems with
opinions are opinions are with accuracy and/
logical. mostly accuracy or logic. Post
Complete and logical. Few and/or logic. is incomplete
satisfactory. errors in and
logic are unsatisfactory.
apparent.

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Format College-level Some More than 3 Little or no

writing is deviation grammar or resemblance
used. Proper from spelling to college-
grammar and college-level errors. level writing
spelling writing; (Entry is OR entry is
displayed. (Entry is less than … submitted late.
The post is over or - include
complete and under word count if
error-free. count - applicable).
(Entry is include
within the count if
prescribed applicable).
word count -
include count
if applicable)

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http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Philosophy Dept. Paper Grading Rubric (Mara Harell, Carnegie Mellon University)
Dimension Sophisticated
Position and exceptions,
if any, are clearly stated.
Organization of the
Introduction
argument is completely
and clearly outlined and
implemented. 4-5 marks
Research selected is
highly relevant to the
argument, is presented
accurately and
completely – the method,
results, and implications
are all presented
accurately; Theory is
Research relevant, accurately
described and all relevant
components are
included; relationship
between research and
theory is clearly
articulated and accurate.
12- 15marks
Conclusion is clearly
stated and connections to
the research and position
Conclusions are clear and relevant.
The underlying logic is
explicit. 4-5 marks
Paper is coherently
organized and the logic
is easy to follow. There
are no spelling or
Writing grammatical errors and
terminology is clearly
defined. Writing is clear
and concise and
persuasive. 4-5 marks
publishable in style
APA 4-5 marks
Referencing
Competent
Position is clearly stated.
Organization of argument is
clear in parts or only
partially described and
mostly implemented. 2-3
marks
Research is relevant to the
argument and is mostly
accurate and complete –
there are some unclear
components or some minor
errors in the method, results
or implications. Theory is
relevant and accurately
described, some components
may not be present or are
unclear. Connection to
theory is mostly clear and
complete, or has some minor
errors. 7-11marks
Conclusion is clearly stated
and connections to research
and position are mostly clear,
some aspects may not be
connected or minor errors in
logic are present. 2-3 marks
Paper is generally well
organized and most of the
argument is easy to follow.
There are only a few minor
spelling or grammatical
errors, or terms are not
clearly defined. Writing is
mostly clear but may lack
conciseness. 2-3marks
· APA style with a few
errors
2-3marks
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Needs Work
Position is vague.
Organization of argument is
missing, vague, or not
consistently maintained. 0-1
mark
Research selected is not
relevant to the argument or is
vague and incomplete –
components are missing or
inaccurate or unclear. Theory
is not relevant or only relevant
for some aspects; theory is not
clearly articulated and/or has
incorrect or incomplete
components. Relationship
between theory and research is
unclear or inaccurate, major
errors in the logic are present.
0 –6 marks
Conclusion may not be clear
and the connections to the
research are incorrect or
unclear or just a repetition of
the findings without
explanation. Underlying logic
has major flaws; connection to
position is not clear. 0-1mark
Paper is poorly organized and
difficult to read – does not
flow logically from one part to
another. There are several
spelling and/or grammatical
errors; technical terms may
not be defined or are poorly
defined. Writing lacks clarity
and conciseness. 0-1mark
·
· APA style but several
errors in cover page
content, page
enumeration, format
(margins & indentation),
headers, citation &
reference format
0-1mark
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