Assessment Candidates are assessed via three discrete summative assessment events. A 'pass' grade must be attained for each element.
Assignment 1
Adult learning theory and supervision. Participants will write a brief review of literature on adult learning theory and supervision. You will then plan a supervision session to address a specific learning goal for the student, share this plan with your mentor, and make a video recording of the session. The mentor will view the recording and give written feedback. You will also view the recording and reflect on the outcome, and how your goals were achieved. You will then write a structured critique of the session, indicating how the literature on adult learning and supervision informed your practice, and on the learning you have derived from the exercise.
Assignment 2
Self-assessment report. At the end of the programme each candidate will write a self-assessment report. This will show, with reference to relevant literature, how you have achieved the four domains and values of the Practice Educator Professional Standards for Social Work, and how your practice has been informed by other social work standards such as the PCF, KSS and SWEPS.
Practice Portfolio assessment.
Candidates will compile a brief portfolio containing evidence of your practical ability as a Practice Educator, including feedback from the learner, written feedback from the mentor's direct observations of your practice and their final summative report.
Programme delivery
The programme is delivered via a blend of face to face whole-group teaching, locally based workshops, mentor support and independent study. Whole-group teaching sessions will take place in Norwich. Workshops will be in venues in Norfolk and Suffolk.
In 2020-21, due to social distancing measures currently in place, some teaching may be delivered remotely via online teaching events and workshops. In this case, candidates will be advised of the preparatory reading and exercises that will be needed, and invited to join online teaching sessions to build on the independent learning. Full details will be given in due course.
Teaching programme
Dates and venues to be confirmed
3rd September 2020
Introductory day: Whole group - 9.30 -16.30
23rd/24th September 2020
Foundational skills for Practice Educators: Whole group - 2 days - 9.30 -16.30
28th October 2020
Enriching learning and managing difficulties: Whole group - 9.30 -16.30
3rd December 2020
Motivation and building resilience: Whole group - 9.30 -16.30
7th January 2021
Coaching skills for Practice Educators: Whole group - 9.30 -16.30
9th February 2021
Contemporary issues and summative report writing: Whole group - 9.30 -16.30
In addition to the above teaching sessions there will be a series of online workshops, in small groups, to support with assignment preparation and key placement tasks. These will be available on different dates to suit candidates with students on different placement programmes.
It is expected that those with students beginning in September will attend on the earlier dates and those with students beginning in January/February on the later dates.
- 9th or 12th November 2020 or 2nd March 2021, 10.00-12.00; Making supervision count
- 19th or 22nd January 2020 or 13th April 2021, 10.00-12.00; Power, influence and fair assessment
- 12th or 15th April 2021 or 10th June 2021, 10.00-12.00; Standing by our standards
You should set aside time for reading/preparation prior to each teaching session Please note that mentoring fees must be met by the employer (or by the candidate) and are not included in the programme fees.
