HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT-II

Course Description

This course aims in providing the students with knowledge of various theories related to the influence of the environment on human behaviour. The dimensions of environment include such as the physical environment, culture, social structures and institutions, families, organizations, communities and social movements. Through the use of various perspectives the students learn how to approach problems and conceptualize interventions for an effective social work practice. The second part of the course provides an understanding of the developmental stages of the individual from young adult to old age, and the relationship between human growth, human development, and the environment. Knowledge and understanding of biological, psychological, and social systems relationships; cultural norms; and the significance of interaction with the family, group, and the community are stressed.

HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT-II

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Recognizeof how people's behavior is shaped by the social environment
2. 02 Describe of theories and perspectives they help to conceptualize problems and interventions
3. 03 Apply theories and perspectives creatively to find explanations and solutions for problems
4. 04 Developing intervention strategies
5. 05 Implement ethical responsibility in dealing with different cultures

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Zastrow, Charles H. et al (2019). Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment, 11th ed. Cengage

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Recognizeof how people's behavior is shaped by the social environment
2. L01 Recognizeof how people's behavior is shaped by the social environment SOLO 2
3. L02 Describe of theories and perspectives they help to conceptualize problems and interventions
4. L02 Describe of theories and perspectives they help to conceptualize problems and interventions SOLO 3
5. L03 Apply theories and perspectives creatively to find explanations and solutions for problems
6. L03 Apply theories and perspectives creatively to find explanations and solutions for problems SOLO 4
7. L04 Developing intervention strategies
8. L04 Developing intervention strategies SOLO 5
9. L05 Implement ethical responsibility in dealing with different cultures
10. L05 Implement ethical responsibility in dealing with different cultures SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has knowledge of social service application areas (health, social welfare services, education, social security, civil society, local government).
2. P02 Has knowledge of social work theories (system, ecology, empowerment theory).
3. P03 Has knowledge of human development and social environment.
4. P04 Use knowledge of communication skills (with individuals, families, groups and different social groups).
5. P05 Use knowledge of management and management processes (management of private and public social service institutions and organizations)
6. P06 Apply knowledge of research methods and techniques in social work.
7. P07 Has the ability to perform planned change process (linking, diagnosis and evaluation, planning, implementation, evaluation, termination and monitoring of applications) by considering similarities and differences for all levels of applicants.
8. P08 Social service application areas (Health, education, social security, civil society, local government), social service theories (system, ecology, empowerment theory), human development and social environment, communication (with individuals, families, groups and different social groups) apply management and management processes (management of private and public social service institutions and organizations), research methods and techniques, professional ethics, principles and values, and the ability to practice social work with different client groups.
9. P09 Has the ability to distinguish and collect appropriate information for social investigation, evaluation and report preparation
10. P10 Has the ability to interpret research results and professional literature.
11. P11 Has the ability to develop inter-institutional relations, communication and joint services.
12. P12 Acts in accordance with professional ethics, norms and standards that determine duties and rights related to social work profession.
13. P13 It adopts social justice and rights based approach within the framework of social, scientific, cultural and professional values.
14. P14 Develop an understanding of individual, family, group, institution, community, community and global practices in order to improve social functionality and facilitate social change
15. P15 Becomes a model to the society with knowledge, skills, values ​​and attitudes and adopts the understanding of lifelong learning.

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