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

Module name: Research for social work
Module code: W3-SP-S1-BPS
Programme code: W3-S1SP19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module allows you to familiarize yourself with research conducted as part of and for the needs of social work, as well as to inspire students to conduct their own research, in particular diagnostic and evaluation studies. During the course, contemporary research in the field of social work carried out in Poland and abroad will be discussed.
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]
recognizes and uses the acquired knowledge, is aware of its importance in solving problems and is ready for continuous development [K01]
 PS1_K01 [3/5] PS1_K05 [3/5]
can identify and diagnose social problems, as well as discover various areas of research needs in social work [U01]
 PS1_U01 [3/5] PS1_U02 [3/5]
has advanced knowledge of designing and conducting research in social work [W01]
 PS1_W01 [3/5] PS1_W05 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [01] 15 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 W01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
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
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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