UPPVBK017 Theory and Methods of Social Work

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2024
Extent and Intensity
9/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Petr Fabián, PhD. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PaedDr. Miroslav Pilát, Ph.D.
Institute of Pedagogical and Psychological Sciences – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: PhDr. Edita Ondřejová, Ph.D.
Timetable
Fri 23. 2. 8:05–9:40 C202, Fri 15. 3. 12:15–13:50 C201, Fri 22. 3. 13:55–15:30 C203, Fri 5. 4. 8:05–9:40 C206, Fri 19. 4. 13:55–14:40 C206
Prerequisites
FAKULTA ( FVP ) && TYP_STUDIA ( B ) && FORMA ( K )
A prerequisite for successfully mastering the subject is regular participation in lectures and seminars, which are implemented in an interactive form. During the seminars, students become familiar with the practical use of the presented theories and methods on selected case studies.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course provides a basic understanding of terminology, history and education in social work and introduces students to selected theories of social work and focuses on methods of social work. Briefly outline the problems of specific target groups and work with them in the seminar students will be able to practice the theoretical knowledge test. The aim of this course is to provide a functional connection of the theoretical base with practical application of lessons learned.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes represent concrete knowledge of theories and methods of social work. Above all, these are theories of individual work with the client as well as general theories used to analyze his social field. all theories are subsequently presented within the framework of their use on selected case studies.
Syllabus
  • LECTURE
    1st Definition of social work, objectives, development and anchorage in the social sciences.
    2nd Personality social worker, claims the social worker profession. The relationship of social worker- client. Burnout. Supervision.
    3rd Ethical principles and values in social work ethical codes.
    4th The relationship of social work and theory. The importance of theory to practice.
    5th The client-oriented approach in social work.
    6th A target-oriented approach in social work.
    7th Systemic approach in social work.
    8th Antiopresing approaches in social work.
    9th Social work with individuals.
    10th Social work and family.
    11th Social work with the group.
    12th Social work with the community.
    13th Social work and social services. The Act on Social Services.
Literature
    required literature
  • FABIÁN, Petr. Možná to jde i jinak: teorie a metody v sociální práci (Maybe it's different: theories and methods in social work.). 1st ed. Pardubice: Univerzita Pardubice, 2021, 174 pp. monografie. ISBN 978-80-7560-368-5. info
  • MATOUŠEK, O. a kol. Metody a řízení sociální práce. Praha: Portál, 2013. ISBN 978-80-262-0213-4. info
  • MATOUŠEK, O. a kol. Základy sociální práce. Praha: Portál, 2012. ISBN 978-80-262-0211-0. info
  • KOPŘIVA, K. Lidský vztah jako součást profese. Praha: Portál, 2006. ISBN 80-7367-181-6. info
  • ÚLEHLA, I. Umění pomáhat: učebnice metod sociální praxe. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 2005. ISBN 978-80-86429-36-6. info
  • NAVRÁTIL, P. Úvod do teorií a metod sociální práce. Brno: Marek Zeman, 2000. info
    recommended literature
  • Vyhláška č. 505/2006 Sb., kterou se provádějí některá ustanovení zákona o sociálních službách, ve znění pozdějších předpisů. info
  • Zákon č. 108/2008 Sb., o sociálních službách, ve znění pozdějších předpisů. info
  • Zákon č. 329/2011 Sb., o poskytování dávek osobám se zdravotním postižením, ve znění pozdějších předpisů. info
  • PILÁT, M. Komunitní plánování sociálních služeb v současné teorii a praxi. Praha: Portál, 2015. ISBN 978-80-262-0932-4. info
  • MATOUŠEK, O. a kol. Encyklopedie sociální práce. Praha: Portál, 2013. ISBN 978-80-262-0366-7. info
  • JŮN, H. Moc, pomoc a bezmoc v sociálních službách a ve zdravotnictví. Praha: Portál, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7367-590-5. info
  • MATOUŠEK, O., KOLÁČKOVÁ, J., KODYMOVÁ, P. (ED.). Sociální práce v praxi: specifika různých cílových skupin a práce s nimi. Praha: Portál, 2005. ISBN 80-7367-002-X. info
  • MUSIL, L. "Ráda bych vám pomohla, ale-": dilemata práce s klienty v organizacích. Brno: Marek Zeman, 2004. ISBN 80-903070-1-9. info
  • DAVIES, M. (ED.). The Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Social Work. Malden, Oxford, Carlton: Blackwell Publishing, 2000. ISBN 0631214518. info
  • HARTL, P. Komunita občanská a komunita terapeutická. Praha: SLON, 1997. ISBN 80-85850-45-1. info
Teaching methods
Theoretical lecture with a practical demonstration of work on a selected case study using reflective teams and reteaming.
Assessment methods
the final exam takes place by demonstrating theoretical knowledge and its practical use in a short case study
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: Přednáška 9 HOD/SEM.
Teacher's information
Students have the opportunity to consult via e-mail communication or by appointment in person with the teacher. Conditions for admitting a student to the exam - attending seminars and lectures.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2015, Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023.
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