1. Active Learning in the Community (Social Work) Module University of Stirling Judy Kerr, Social Work Department Lesley Grayburn, Career Development Centre

2. Format  History of Module  Course Outline  Mentor’s Role  Types of Community Practice  Student and Mentor Evaluation  Future Developments  Any Questions?

3. History of Module  New Social Work Degree  Career Development Centre - Improving student employability - Need to get academics involved

4. Course Outline  30 hours of volunteering  Class sessions: - Theoretical Sessions - Practical Sessions  Assignments: - Online Reflective Journals - Presentation - Final Report

5. Types of Community Practice  Mental Health Falkirk District Association for Mental Health  Dementia Townbreak, Stirling  Learning Disabilities Camphill Blair Drummond  Advocacy Work Forth Valley Advocacy  Children & Families Langlees Family Centre

6. Mentor’s Role  Supporting students on community practice.  Liaising with allocated tutor re. any problems.  Supported through training session, support pack and visit if necessary.

7. Application Process  Introductory Session – Mid October  Application Forms – Preference Process  Application Deadline – Early November  Interviews – November & December  Start of Course - February

8. Student & Mentor Evaluation  Student “very valuable experience and a good introduction to social work.”  Mentor “a very positive experience”

9. Future Developments  Encouraging more theory to practice linkage  Longitudinal Study

10. Any questions?