UPPVBK017 Theory and Methods of Social Work

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2021
Extent and Intensity
9/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PaedDr. Miroslav Pilát, Ph.D. (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 12. 3. 10:35–13:00 C311, Fri 26. 3. 10:35–13:00 C311, Fri 9. 4. 8:05–10:30 C311
Prerequisites
FAKULTA(FVP) && TYP_STUDIA(B) && FORMA(K)
Writing of essay of at least 7 pages on the topic. Comparison of two selected approaches in social work. Each student selects topic (2 accesses) and he/she may consult it within 14 days with the teacher. Literature that students will use, will be a minimum range of 3 books from the offered titles of basic literature and 1 book from the offered titles of literature that is recommended. The basic criterion for assessing the quality of paper will be demonstration of the ability to work with texts, with an emphasis on linking of suitable thesis of the individual authors into a coherent logical framework. The next is the ability to translate theoretical knowledge into practice of social work with the client.
Students submit their paper/essay at least two weeks before the credit week. The teacher have the opportunity to evaluate the essay and possibly to return it for further reprocessing via e-mail. During the consultations (personal, electronic) student may use the time for resolving ambiguities in the processing tasks. Writing of essay is a prerequisite to obtaining credit.
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.
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
  • 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
Skills demonstration
Assessment methods
Grade
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
Credit for the combined form - to meet individual tasks
The test - preparation of lectures and required reading
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2015, Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025.
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