1.3. Explain how standards inform reflective practice in adult social care? Standards i.e. the code of practise explain the way that we should be working, you can use them to think about the way you work and compare them to your own work and decide if you need to make any improvements. They enable us to gain professional development and provide a way to identify good practices.
What other services (social and health) might be needed by the mentally ill? •What are three governmental sources that pay for mental health care? What populations are covered by these sources? •What are some of the challenges to using a managed care approach in mental health care? How does a managed care model of mental health care reduce health care spending?
How and where can you access information, resources and support for your learning and development? 501.1 ac 3 What are the organisational policies and procedures for different sources and systems of support for professional development • Formal support • Informal support • Supervision • Appraisal • Mentoring • Within the organisation • Beyond the organisation Compare the benefit of using a range of sources. 502.1 ac 4 Explain factors to consider when selecting opportunities and activities for keeping knowledge and practice up to date 502.4 ac 1 Compare models of reflective practice Kolbs learning cycle and reflective template Concrete experience * What happened * How did you feel * How did you react Reflective observation * What went well * What did not go well * Did anything unexpected occur * How do you feel now Abstract (understanding) * How does theory inform you * How does research inform you * Conclusions Active experimentation * What other options did you have * What night
3.Explain how standards inform reflective practice in adult social care Standards inform reflective practice by informing own learning, helping one to think about professional accountability, enabling professional development, providing a way of identifying what is required for good practice. Standards may include code of practice, regulations, essential standards and National Occupational standards. 4. Describe how own values, beliefs systems and experiences may affect working practice Own values, beliefs systems and experience may affect working practice by preventing conflict with others, favouring those who share your values, beliefs systems and experiences, fostering understanding of others’ views and perspectives, and improving communication with others. 5.
It can also help predict the expected future statistics, if things continue the way they are. It is important to look at all aspects of the study, in order to come to a viable conclusion that can be used in the future (Alleydog.com, 2010). Understanding the findings of a study does not determine the validity of the study unless all variables have been considered and understood. In establishing a relationship between single parenthood and social class, it is imperative to look at the behavior of the people affected by the situation. The dependent variable of this study would be the impact of single parenthood on social class (whether there is one at all).
do differently? Conclusion Initial evaluaion what have you of the experience learnt from what was good reflecting on this experience? and bad about it? Critical analysis what sense did you make of the experience? Using analysis in Gibbs’ model In theory, the reflective process follows the 6 steps of the model so that each step informs the next.
As a result, the development, nature and understanding of different social institutions, including the family, health-care systems, religion, education, media, politics and economy, are determined or affected by these three social theories. To understand the three theories and how they affect different social institutes, one must first understand what a sociological theory is. The definition put forth by Purdue states the following: “Sociological theory is a set of assumptions, assertions, and propositions, organized in the form of an explanation or interpretation, of the nature, form, or content of social action” (Purdue, p. 1). Each sociological theory mentioned above: functionalism, conflict, and interactionism, presents a different set of assumptions or perspective that define a particular
The Hyacinth Berry case study will be used throughout to identify and discuss the interconnections of values, ethics and legislation. The General Social Care (GSCC) and BASW offer the social work profession its value base. The message from reading their requirements is that values are a fundamental part of a competent social worker. There is also a clear need for both students and qualified workers to ‘identify and question their own values and prejudices and their implications for practice.’ The need for social workers to have respect for persons and their right to self determination still remains the key to practice. Complexities of the social work task relate partly to the worker having to negotiate the tension between these values and the dilemmas that decision making brings.
MTL Module 2 - Reflecting on Professional Practice 2 Context: Primary, Church of England. Year 6. Mixed ability (L2-5) and mixed socio-economic background). This essay will examine the notion of reflective practice in association within the constraints of a professional teaching capacity. It will attempt to define what being a reflective teacher means, whether it is a worthwhile exercise to pursue and in practical terms, how it can be achieved.
Progressing towards this direction also enhancing the practice of social work to be a professional approach by applying various theories and scientific findings to support each steps. This assignment believes that social work in Singapore is a professional field and this is supported by Greenwood (1957) that social work consists of five criteria. The five criteria are systematic body of knowledge, professional authority, sanction of the community, regulative code of ethics and professional culture. Each of the five criteria will be discussed in length in the next paragraph to support why social work is a professional profession. In order to be able to help disadvantageous people, social workers need to be able to make assessment and come up with an intervention plan.