SOCIAL WORK THEORY-II: FAMILIES AND GROUPS

Course Description

Common practice skills: Communication skills- Micro level, Mezzo level, Macro level. Determining and Assessing the Problem: Engagement, assessment, Aim of evaluation, definition of problem, evaluation of resources and factors to contribute to problem solving, Operational evaluation, Evaluation of micro, mezzo, macro level practice, planning, elements of planning: Aim and targets, priorities and strategies, factors affecting planning: Society, social problem, social worker, client, contract between social worker and client, phases of planning, planning in micro, mezzo, macro levels. This is the second of a three-course sequence on generalist social work practice. The course focuses on theory and practice methods with individuals, families, and small groups.

SOCIAL WORK THEORY-II: FAMILIES AND GROUPS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 Being able to examine a case
2. 02 Being able to describe the steps of each theory
3. 03 Being able to demonstrate social workers' skills
4. 04 Being able to predict the possible issue related to a theory
5. 05 Being able to implement various theories
6. 06 Being able to identify defense mechanisms
7. 07 Being able to select the most relevant theory
8. 08 Being able to conduct interview with population at risk
9. 09 Being able to solve problem related to families
10. 10 Applying various theories to social work cases

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Lındsay, T., Orton, S. (2009). Groupwork Practice in Social Work. Learning Matters Ltd.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain social work theories and models with groups SOLO 4
2. L02 Will be able to explain the characteristics and skills that a leader should have in group work. SOLO 4
3. L03 Can explain how to select group members and what to consider in their selection. SOLO 4
4. L04 Explain the roles and responsibilities that the leader should have in the process of structuring the group work. SOLO 4
5. L05 Can explain the roles and responsibilities that the leader should have in the development stage of group work. SOLO 4
6. L06 Can explain the roles and responsibilities that the leader should have in the terminastion stage of group work. SOLO 4
7. L07 Can distinguish the differences in group work with children and express the importance of the game. SOLO 7

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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