UPPVIK029 Theory and Methods of Social Work

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2023
Extent and Intensity
10/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Petr Fabián, PhD. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Petr Fabián, PhD.
Institute of Pedagogical and Psychological Sciences – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: PhDr. Edita Ondřejová, Ph.D.
Timetable
Fri 24. 2. 8:05–10:30 C206, 14:45–15:30 C207, Fri 17. 3. 15:35–18:00 C207, Fri 31. 3. 14:45–17:10 C207
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 aim of the course is to familiarize the student with the theories of social work and at the same time to demonstrate their use on an example case study.
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
  • 1. History of social work and its ethical rules
  • 2. Role and personality of social workers.
  • 3. Dilemmas of social work - e.g. support and social control
  • 4. Theory of social work:
  • - psychodynamic
  • - humanist
  • - critical
  • - communication models
  • - cognitive behavioural
  • - task-oriented
  • - feminist, anti-oppressive
  • - environmental
  • 5. Theory and methods of social work with an individual
  • 6. Theory and methods of social work with a group
  • 7. Theory and methods of social work with a family
  • 8. Theory and methods of social work with a community
  • 9. Supervision in social work
Literature
    required literature
  • GUGGENBÜHL-CRAIG, A. Nebezpečí moci v pomáhajících profesích. Praha: Portál, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7367-302-4.
  • MATOUŠEK, O., a kol. Metody a řízení sociální práce. 2. vyd. Praha: Portál, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7367-502-8. info
  • MATOUŠEK, O. a kol. Základy sociální práce. Praha: Portál, 2012. ISBN 978-80-262-0211-0. info
  • NAVRÁTIL, P. Teorie a metody sociální práce. Brno: MZ, 2001. ISBN 80-903070-0-0. info
  • PAYNE, M. Modern social work theory. Fourth edition. 2014. ISBN 9780230249608.
  • 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
    recommended literature
  • BAŠTECKÁ, B., ČERMÁKOVÁ, V., KINKOR, M. Týmová supervize: teorie a praxe. Praha: Portál, 2016. ISBN 978-80-262-0940-9.
  • BERGER, P. L., LUCKMANN, T. Sociální konstrukce reality: pojednání o sociologii vědění. Brno: Centrum pro studium demokracie a kultury, 1999. 214 s. ISBN 80-85959-46-1.
  • FOOK, J. Social work: critical theory and practice. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: SAGE, 2002. Vii. ISBN 07-619-7251-X.
  • GRAY, M., WEBB, S. Social Work: Theories and Methods. 2nd Edition. ISBN 978-1446208601.
  • PAYNE, M. Modern social work theory. Fourth edition. 2014. ISBN 9780230249608.
  • RIEGER, Z. Loď skupiny: inspirace pro současné i budoucí lodivody ve skupinové terapii. Praha: Portál, 2007. Spektrum (Portál). ISBN 9788073672225.
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 10 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 2019, Winter 2019, Summer 2022, Summer 2024, Summer 2025.
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