Family and guardianship law Field of study: Social Work
Programme code: W3-N1SP19.2023

Module name: Family and guardianship law
Module code: W3-SP-S1-PRO
Programme code: W3-N1SP19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarize students with the regulations concerning family and guardianship law in Poland and the general rules of court proceedings in this field. As part of the module, students learn particularly those solutions in the field of substantive and procedural law that are of the greatest importance in the professional work of a social worker. They have the opportunity to apply the acquired knowledge solving legal cases and preparing pleadings in family and guardianship cases.
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]
shows readiness to actively cooperate in groups, fulfilling various roles in them and carrying out assigned tasks [K01]
 PS1_K02 [3/5]
recognizes the importance of knowledge in the field of family and guardianship law for effective and efficient solving of social problems; is ready to evaluate his ability critically and understands the need to supplement it constantly [K02]
 PS1_K01 [4/5] PS1_K05 [3/5]
can analyze research problems in the field of family and guardianship law, including solving legal cases, using the acquired knowledge and skills; is focused on development, strengthening skills and constant verification of expertise, using a variety of sources, methods and tools [U01]
 PS1_U01 [3/5] PS1_U03 [3/5] PS1_U04 [3/5] PS1_U06 [3/5] PS1_U10 [3/5]
can plan and organize individual work and gain knowledge on her own. It is focused on developing, strengthening skills and continuously verifying knowledge, using a variety of sources, methods and tools. He is able to work as a team, participates in the planning of group work and takes on various roles in group processes [U02]
 PS1_U08 [3/5] PS1_U09 [3/5]
has the ability to present their ideas and prepare oral presentations on the analyzed problems in connection with the area of social work; communicates the results of his career clearly and understandably, not only for specialists, using terminology specific to the size of family and guardianship law; can take part in a debate, communicates their opinions concisely and transparently, argues and conducts discussions with respect for the views of others [U03 ]
 PS1_U07 [3/5] PS1_U08 [4/5] PS1_U09 [3/5]
has an advanced level of knowledge about the institutions of family and guardianship law in Poland, which are important from the point of view of social work practice; understands the rules of their functioning once the dependencies occur between them [W01]
 PS1_W02 [5/5] PS1_W10 [4/5]
demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge on the importance of legal and family issues in the practice and theory of social work; knows the area of application of family and guardianship law regulations as well as procedural law in family and guardianship matters in the practice of social work and the activities of representatives of other assistance professions [W02]
 PS1_W01 [2/5] PS1_W10 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 12 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 K02 W01 W02
practical classes [02] 12 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 U03 W01 W02
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
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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