Based on the Vision “From the Community-to the Community” the goal of the programme is to “build vibrant communities that are creative, innovative, inclusive and self reliant; where participation in community life is enabled and encouraged” By involving students in the participatory community development processes we help them to educate for excellence in social work practice by achieving the following learning outcomes:
Sr.# | Key Dimension | Student’s Learning Outcomes (SLOs) |
1 |
Knowledge |
The student obtains extensive and varied opportunities to utilize and build upon the theoretical and empirical knowledge. |
2 |
Professional Identity |
The student develops a professional identity as a social worker that is characterized by competence in a broad range of social work skills, knowledge, and values |
3 |
Student Engagement in the Learning Process |
The student actively engages in the learning process and develops the capacity to reflect on the work and make active use of supervision and other feedback |
4 |
Internal Awareness of Self |
The student develops a self-reflective and reflexive stance, which includes a growing awareness of self with clients, staff, and larger systems, in relation to practice. |
5 |
Philosophy of Practice |
The student develops a philosophy towards practice that recognizes the interdependence between the individual and the environment, the critical importance of the worker-client relationship, the complexity of the human condition, and an appreciation and respect for differences between people. |
6 |
Social Problem Analysis |
The student develops the ability to identify, analyze, and respond to critical social problems and to understand the impact they have on clients. |
7 |
Collaboration and critical Thinking |
While serving the communities the students are able to develop and demonstrate the skills of critical thinking and develop the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and the community at large in his/her role as a professional social worker. |