Axiology of social work Field of study: Social Work
Programme code: W3-S1SP19.2023

Module name: Axiology of social work
Module code: W3-SP-S1-APS
Programme code: W3-S1SP19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The course aims to provide knowledge about a social worker's fundamental issues and ethical problems. Students are familiarized with the basic concepts of moral systems, issues of professional ethics, ethos, and absolute values in social work. The module also addresses the problems of the ethical responsibility of a social worker in various types of professional roles.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
demonstrates readiness to apply standards of conduct and ethical code of social work in professional work [K01]
 PS1_K01 [2/5] PS1_K04 [4/5] PS1_K05 [5/5]
has the skills to apply patterns of dealing with ethical dilemma in social work practice [U01]
 PS1_U02 [3/5] PS1_U03 [4/5] PS1_U04 [5/5]
has the ability to determine and define the values that guide the supported person in various aspects of his life [U02]
 PS1_U03 [4/5] PS1_U04 [4/5] PS1_U08 [2/5]
possesses knowledge of the basic issues and ethical problems of the social work profession [W01]
 PS1_W01 [1/5] PS1_W04 [3/5] PS1_W06 [2/5] PS1_W09 [5/5]
knows the concepts of ethical systems, professional ethics issues, work ethic and fundamental values in social work [W02]
 PS1_W01 [1/5] PS1_W09 [5/5] PS1_W10 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [01] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Production exercise – workshop [e02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K01 U01 U02 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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