Course Overview

This module includes an overview of the main areas involved in supervising, teaching, mentoring, coaching and assessing social work students studying qualifying social work programmes. This module focuses on achieving the Practice Educator Professional Standards.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of SWK4011 Practice Education Stage 1 Module.
Willingness to be the trainee Practice Educator of a Middlesex student social worker who would be on placement with you for 100 days.

Course content

This module evolves around assessment-based learning in particular areas of specialist practice. Module content includes:

Monitoring and supporting the work of others
Direct observation of professional practice
Feedback as an aid to learning
Principles of formative and summative assessment of others

Teaching dates

July cohort

Thursday 24 July 2025
Thursday 4 September 2025
Thursday 18 September 2025
Thursday 25 September 2025
Thursday 9 October 2025

How to apply

To apply for this module you must have successfully completed the Practice Education: Stage 1 module (SWK 4011).

Please email our CPD Social Work Administration team to express an interest in this module.

Download an enquiry form and for more information on the application process. Applications to this module should be made directly to the university, apply for a CPD module or programme.

Practice Education: Stage 2 module