GEDU406B – Introduction to Social Services
Module code
GEDU406B
Module title
Introduction to Social Services
Prescription
The aim of this module is to provide students with skills and knowledge relevant to the Social Services career pathway.
Programmes
- EF1804
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Work independently to locate, select and analyse information from a variety of sources and apply to career pathways in the social services sector
2. Explore own values, beliefs and motivations and how these may influence a career in the helping professions
3. Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts, skills and professional knowledge used in the social services sector to address social problems - Content
- Understanding oneself
- values, beliefs, and motivations for pursuing a career in the helping professions
The helping professions
- Values and ethics required for professionals
- Models and theories that underpin the helping professions
- Legislation
- History of social services and the organizations in government and non-government sectors
A career in social services
- basic communication skills,
- culture and being culturally sensitive
- importance of self care
- teamwork
Other topics may include:
- Community development, interdisciplinary collaboration and research, supervision and professional development
- Mental health and well-being, family dynamics, child welfare, addiction, gerontology, trauma-informed care. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Students will gain knowledge, skills, capabilities and attitudes by participating in classroom and practical sessions that may include face to face tutor led targeted teaching sessions; online delivery and off campus learning; tutor demonstrations; collaborative group activities and discussions; student seminars and/or presentations; simulated activities and role plays; guest speakers; and practical workshops. All teaching and learning will be web-supported.
- Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. To pass this module, students must attempt each component, meet all learning outcomes and achieve an overall pass grade of 50%.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- A full set of resources will be issued for this module, including course work and assessment materials, a list of recommended/required texts/library books, and web-based resources. Students will also be encouraged to use the library and other resources that can be accessed at Wintec.
