Overview of communication skills in social work

Learning record

Date: 18 July 2018

Name:

Studied the following SCIE e-learning activity:

Overview of communication skills in social work

e-Learning series:Communication skills

Learning aims:

On completion of this learning object, you will be able to:

understand principles of effective communication as a two or more way process (underpinned by values such as participation and inclusion)
understand how context shapes communication and can facilitate or impede effective communication
understand communication within the social work role and task

Estimated online study time: 30-40 minutes

Reflect on what you feel you gained from studying this resource: (optional) (Max 20 lines)

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