Elective course: Methods of Social Work 24-PCDU-F-MPS

• Theoretical foundations of social work. The place of the theory of social work in science.
• Assumptions and principles of social work.
• Introducing changes in professional performance in social work.
• Empowerment - as a goal of social work.
• Problem solving and solution building.
• Basic skills in social work. Professional diagnosis as a basis for work with various methods of social work.
• Case-by-case method.
• Types and models of crisis intervention. Short-term therapy
• Group work method.
• Environmental work method.
• Contract in social work.

Module learning aims

Transfer of knowledge about the theory underlying social work methods. Analysis of social work methods and techniques supporting their application - acquiring the ability to use social work methods in assistance relations focused on solving problems and building solutions.

Information on where to find course materials

Materials provided to students.

Major

Social work

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

Lecture. An occasional discussion during the class that allows students to express their own interpretations about the knowledge presented, the location of the knowledge transmitted during the lecture in their previous competences and skills acquired after the first year of study, among others after apprenticeship in social assistance institutions.

Student workload (ECTS credits)

Studying literature. The student analyzes the recommended literature, which he uses to consolidate the knowledge provided in the lecture.

Cycle of studies

2nd cycle

Module type

compulsory

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences

Knowledge of admission to social work.

Course coordinators

Monika Oliwa-Ciesielska

Learning outcomes

In accordance with regarding the effects of education in the field of social work.

Assessment criteria

Credit with grade. The condition of passing is a positive test result, which includes open and closed questions. The test aims to check knowledge about social work methods, as well as the ability to apply them in practice (solving a specific problem, applying appropriate methods and techniques of social work). Passing the test is possible after obtaining 51% of points.

Practical placement

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 24-PCDU-F-MPS in USOSweb