UPPVPD030 Theory and Methods of Social Work

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Guaranteed by
Institute of Pedagogical and Psychological Sciences – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
LECTURE 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. SEMINAR The seminar focuses on specific training methods and techniques in social work and the skills required for the use of theoretical knowledge from courses in the theory and methods of social work practice. Each student is actively participating in exercises model the situation in regard to the various theories and methods of social work, which will be lit at the lectures. In the seminar, students also discuss the need for timeliness and techniques used in contemporary social work.
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.
    SEMINAR
    1st The need for social work.
    2nd Burnout. Supervision.
    3rd Ethical principles and values in social work ethical codes.
    4th The need for theoretical foundations for social work.
    5th Training techniques used in client-oriented approaches.
    6th Training techniques used in task-oriented approach.
    7th Training techniques used in the systemic approach.
    8th Training techniques used in antiopresing approaches.
    9th Training techniques used in social work with individuals.
    10th Training techniques used in social work with families.
    11th Training techniques used in social work with the group.
    12th Training techniques used in social work with the community.
    13th The Social Services Act, an amendment to the Act.
Literature
    required literature
  • 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
  • MATOUŠEK, O., et al. Metody a řízení sociální práce. Praha: Portál, 2003. ISBN 80-7178-548-2. info
  • MATOUŠEK, O. Základy sociální práce. Praha: Portál, 2001. ISBN 80-7178-473-7. info
  • NAVRÁTIL, P. Úvod do teorií a metod sociální práce. Brno: Národní centrum pro rodinu, 2000. info
    recommended literature
  • HANKEOVÁ, L., ČADECKÁ, L. Neziskové organizace. Distanční studijní opora. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, Fakulta veřej, 2011. URL info
  • SHEAFOR, B. W., HOREJSI, CH. R. Techniques and Guidelines for Social Work Practice. 7th edition. Boston: Pearson Education, 2006. ISBN 0-205-29555-X. 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
  • RIEGER, Z. Loď skupiny. Praha: Konfrontace, 1998. ISBN 80-86088-03-0. info
  • ROGERS, C. Způsob bytí. Praha: Portál, 1998. ISBN 80-7178-233-5. info
  • HARTL, P. Komunita občanská a komunita terapeutická. Praha: SLON, 1997. ISBN 80-85850-45-1. info
  • VYMĚTAL, J. Rogersovská psychoterapie. Praha: Český spisovatel, 1996. ISBN 80-202-0605-1. info
  • GABURA, J., PRUŽINSKÁ, J. Poradenský proces. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 1995. ISBN 80-85850-10-9. info
  • ŘEZNÍČEK, I. Metody sociální práce. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 1994. ISBN 80-85850-00-1. info
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
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
Credit for full-time study - presentation and essay submission, compliance activities,attendance
Credit for the combined form - to meet individual tasks
The test - preparation of lectures and required reading
Written workin the length of 5 pages on the comparison of two selected approaches in social work (deadline: 8 weeks into the semester). Each student selects topic (2 approaches) and notifies the teacher within 14 days by e-mail. The literature from which learners will draw will be a minimum of 3 titles from the list of required reading and 1 title from the list of the recommended reading. The basic criterion for assessing the quality of the paper will be the demonstration of the ability to work with specialized texts, with appropriate emphasis on linking individual author's thesis into a coherent logical framework and the ability to translate theoretical knowledge into social work practice with clients.
Submitted tasks are checked by the teacher who notify students of any shortcomings or suggestions for revisions in individual or group consultations . Students can use the consultation time (personal or electronic) to discuss problems that come up while working on the written work. The student receives credit upon completion of the tasks .
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013, Summer 2015, Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019.
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