The module will focus on the development of the
critical thinking and analytical skills required by experienced professionals.
There will be a particular emphasis on the exploration of critical analysis and
decision making in the context of: uncertainty; incomplete or contradictory information;
when working under pressure of time; or in conflictual or emotive situations.
The notion of positive risk taking, risk assessment, intervention and the ongoing evaluation of risk are core components of the practitioners’ skill set. This module asks the student to step back from their practice and critically evaluate the tools that they use for the management of risk. Students will be asked to identify current policy and legislative framework theory and research and use this context to critically reflect on their own experience of working with service users. the module is relevant to practitioners working in both adult and children’s services.
The module will be highly participative, and students will be encouraged to learn from each other as well as from direct teaching.