CE1E4-15 Learning from Experts by Experience
Introductory description
This module provides an opportunity to hear from the direct experiences of Experts by Experience – people who have used social work services in different forms. The module will be co-led by these colleagues and, along with the direct articulation of experiences, methods and theories of partnership working will be explored.
Module aims
By the end of the module the apprentice should be able to:
Recognise the direct experiences of Experts by Experience.
Apply ways in which a qualified social worker can learn from Experts by Experience, to develop their own good practice.
Analyse methods of engagement with stakeholders who have experience of using services.
Describe how power differentials can impact on relationships, and lead to oppression and discrimination.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Module launch and introduction – what is an expert by experience? Understanding the history of ‘service user involvement’, and key concepts. ‘patient, client, service user? How do I say the right thing?’ – exploring language.
Expert by experience panel – meet the experts.
Partnership working and co-production in theory. Formative assessment – group discussion.
Bringing it all together – year 1 evaluated through learning from experts by experience, and module evaluation.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Recognise the direct experiences of Experts by Experience.
- Apply ways in which a qualified social worker can learn from Experts by Experience, to develop their own good practice.
- Analyse methods of engagement with stakeholders who have experience of using services.
- Describe how power differentials can impact on relationships, and lead to oppression and discrimination.
Indicative reading list
Reading lists can be found in Talis
Specific reading list for the module
Subject specific skills
Apprentices will be able to recognise the direct experiences of Experts by Experience. Apply ways in which a qualified social worker can learn from Experts by Experience, to develop their own good practice. Analyse methods of engagement with stakeholders who have experience of using services. Describe how power differentials can impact on relationships, and lead to oppression and discrimination.
Transferable skills
These include appropriate listening and communication skills, self-awareness, emotional intelligence/empathy, problem solving, time management/organisational skills.
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Work-based learning | 105 sessions of 1 hour (74%) |
| Other activity | 37 hours (26%) |
| Total | 142 hours |
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Other activity description
Students have a total of 37.5 hours of taught sessions and 104.5 hours in a work setting (this form does not support entering .5 into the boxes above). Students may undertake a different number of hours in their workplace, this is determined by the 80/20 split of the programme.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group B
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Viva-Voce (Spoken Voice) Examination | 100% | 8 hours | No |
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Students will also be required to complete a direct observation, which will be pass/fail. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Feedback on formative assessments will be provided in written and verbal format by both peers and tutors. Feedback on summative assessments will be provided in written format by tutors.
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 1 of DCEA-L502 Undergraduate Social Work (Degree Apprenticeship) (Off-site)
- Year 1 of DCEA-L503 Undergraduate Social Work (Degree Apprenticeship) (On-site)