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The module aims to support and not supplant student-supervisor mediations in the development and, conceptualizations of a coherent and cogent research proposal for the degree requirement of a dissertation/ thesis. The overall aim of the module is directed toward incrementally building and augmenting key research skills and competencies specific to Sociology, Policy development studies, and Information Studies, but also generic to the Social Sciences and Humanities. The intention is to equip a student to make their own methodological decisions in the light of the epistemological and pragmatic issues surrounding any given study. The content is structured to enable students to identify a suitable research problem/ question, develop a research proposal that presents a rationale for their choice of study design, methods and methodologies. The course will address issues such as, the fundamental elements and principles of social research, including research design, methods, and methodologies. The seminars aim to provide students with an enabling, inclusive, and active learning environment.

This module adopts two theories: Afrocentrism and the Life Span Model. It introduces students to an Afrocentric understanding of human behaviour and the skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments to promote social well-being.It allows students to critically engage with the Afrocentric nature of being, the dimensions of the African community, the importance of the environment in communities (Green Social Work), and the contributions of people of African ancestry made to social work and social development.  The module is rooted within the critical social development praxis and the African worldview, which is based on the African culture, beliefs, practices, spirituality and values. Moreover, the module emphasizes the importance of discovering the centred place of the African in our learning about, understanding, analysing, and intervening in the lives of the African people.  The importance of the environment in communities (green social work) is also emphasised.

Sanibonani students, welcome to working with groups

what is this module about?

The module aims to develop an understanding of different types of groups, and for students to gain knowledge of group development, from planning to evaluation. The student will also gain knowledge of the helping process in working with groups. The module develops students’ understanding of different types and approaches to group work.  Through experiential learning, students gain an understanding of the helping processes of group work in social work - from planning and group development to group evaluation.  It is envisaged that at the end of the module, students will understand group work theory and practice; the ability to assist and empower groups to enhance their social functioning and problem-solving capacities; the ability to promote, restore, maintain and enhance the functioning of groups by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively and an ability to demonstrate social work values and the principles of human rights and social justice while interacting with the range of human diversity.

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Seepamore