Dear students,

We extend a warm welcome to you!

Module 1 is concerned with Critical thinking for Advocacy and Change in Social Work. The pages that follow contain information about the learning activities we will be engaged in. They also include practical information about when and where we will meet.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions:

Steinar Vikholt (Steinar.Vikholt@usn.no) and Heidi Sanden (Heidi.Sanden@usn.no): M1 - L1
Eliva Ambugo (eliva.ambugo@usn.no): M1 - L2 & L3
Catherine Lorentzen (catherine.lorentzen@usn.no): M1 - L4

Learning outcomes:

After completing Module 1: Critical thinking for Advocacy and Change in Social Work, the candidate…

Knowledge:

has broad knowledge of components of critical thinking and its importance for social workers to learn.
has knowledge about the salutogenic model of health and can explain its relevance for advocacy and promoting human welfare.

Skill:

is able to assess clients’ situations and needs; and design and advocate for appropriate interventions (services, resources) for their clients.
is able to describe effect- and process evaluation of interventions/measures and explain their importance for successful social work.
is able to develop a plan for effect- and process evaluation of social work measures.

Written assignment for the module:

Location: Menu to the left under "Assignments - Module 1 Written Assignment"
Due date: Sept. 6th at 2 pm/14:00