A modular programme that will equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to teach social work students in line with the National Occupational Standards for Social Workers. Experienced practice teachers are encouraged to ‘dip into’ the modules to update their skills and knowledge but it is advised that new practice teachers attend all of the modules.
The course will be based on information giving and group discussions. The trainers recognise that participants will bring transferable skills to the training. Participants are expected to share their skills and experiences, in order to develop their own practice and that of their colleagues. Participants are expected to take on the role of practice teacher and should discuss this with their line manager.
The demand for social work placements is high and, in an attempt to meet that demand for placements and practice teachers, the course runs twice during the year. The modules cover a range of aspects of practice teaching. Please see separate sections below for module descriptors and dates.
Aimed at: Social workers (In Bradford) with an interest in practice teaching social work students.
A Brief Introduction to Practice Teaching
Target Staff:
This one off course is aimed at practitioners who will be taking a Social Work Student in September 08. The aim is to supplement the full modular course and participants should book onto the full Practice Teaching Programme.
Objectives of the course:
To provide participants with a brief summary of the theory knowledge behind Practice Teaching.
Venue:
All modules will be held at St Peter's House, all courses will be 9.30 to 4.30.
Modular Course:
Course 1 is for those people who will be working with a student who starts May or September 2009
Course 2 is for those people who will be working with a student who starts in November 09 or January 2010
Day 1 - Preparation and Planning
Course 1 - 17th February 2009
Course 2 - 16th June 2009
This module will enable participants to develop an understanding of the role of the practice teacher and to consider the planning required for a successful placement.
- Participants will be able to understand what is expected of a practice teacher and of a placement.
- Participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to plan and prepare for practice teaching a social work student.
Day 2 - Adult Learning
Course 1 - 18th February 2009
Course 2 - 17th June 2009
- Participants will develop an understanding of principles of adult learning, which are central to practice teaching.
Day 3 - Reflective Practice
Course 1 - 16th March 2009
Course 2 - 15th July 2009
This module in the practice teacher training will look at a key aspect that underpins practice teaching and placements.
- Participants will consider the value of reflective practice.
- Participants will develop skills to support a student to reflect on their practice.
Day 4 - Values and Ethics
Course 1 - 17th March 2009
Course 2 - 16th July 2009
This modules in the practice teacher training will look at values and ethics
- Participants will explore the impact of personal values on social work practice.
Day 5 - Assessment of Students: Supervision, Direct Observation & Constructive Feedback
Course 1 - 20th April 2009
Course 2 - 8th September 2009
This module in the practice teacher training will look at core skills used by practice teachers
- Participants will recognise the transferable skills they have that will support practice teaching.
- That assessment is looked at as a continuous process.
Day 6 - Readiness to Practise & Report Writing
Course 1 - 21st April 2009
Course 2 - 9th September 2009
This module will consolidate some of the aspects of assessment, especially in relation to making a pass/fail recommendation. The course will also look at the practice teachers’ end product – the report!
- Participants will consider some of the issues related to assessment.
- There is discussion about dealing with students who are at risk of failing.
- That report writing is seen as being integral to the process.
Lunch is provided for each session!
Click here for the Short Guide for Practice Educators
ShortGuideforPEs2Final.doc
To book please email: naina.shah@bradford.gov.uk: 01274 433784
Enquiries: lorna.fitzpatrick1@bradford.gov.uk; 01274 434835
