Developing an empowering approach to child care teaching

This paper describes the thinking and planning involved in the teaching of a module entitled 'Working with Children, their Families and Carers', on the DipSW programme in the West of Scotland. It outlines the reasons, both educational and professional, behind the approach that was adopted and explains how a combination of problem-based learning and reflective practice enabled students to develop a clearer understanding of their professional competence.