Theories and Methods of Social Work

Major: Social work
Code of subject: 6.231.00.O.009
Credits: 6.00
Department: Sociology and Social Work
Lecturer: PhD in Pedagogy,Associate professor Stavkova S.G.
Semester: 2 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Learning outcomes: Theoretically argue ways to overcome problems and difficult life circumstances, choose effective methods to solve them, predict the consequences. Develop long-term and current plans, programs of events, promptly make effective decisions in difficult situations. Use specialized software to solve professional problems Use prevention methods to prevent possible abnormalities in mental development, behavioral disorders, interpersonal relationships, to resolve conflicts, prevention of social risks and difficult life circumstances.
Required prior and related subjects: co-requisites: Social pedagogy Interpersonal communication
Summary of the subject: Social construction of the theory of social work and its application in practice. System and ecological models. Perspectives of “strengths” and approaches to empowerment. Structural (radical) model. Generalist (general practice) and other traditional models. Involvement and evaluation (generalist approach. Defining the goal and concluding an agreement (contract) / planning. Professional intervention (or implementation of the planned). Evaluation of what has been done in practical social work. Completion of the counseling process and further verification. Integration of theory and practice. Work with individuals. Work with families, work with groups, work with communities.
Assessment methods and criteria: • work in practical classes (oral interview, participation in discussions and interactive exercises), individual control work (40%) • final control (control measure, exam): written form (60%)
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