Social policy Field of study: Pedagogy
Programme code: W3-S1PE19.2024

Module name: Social policy
Module code: ET4
Programme code: W3-S1PE19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to discuss the theoretical foundations of social policy and to familiarize oneself with the origins, evolution and basic concepts of social policy, as well as to apply the acquired knowledge to the sphere of practical social policy and its specific policies. Students will be equipped with the skills and competences to use the acquired knowledge in the field of social policy to construct strategies of practical activities in relation to pedagogical activity.
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]
The student is available to use knowledge in the field of social policy to construct activities undertaken as part of pedagogical activity. [OW_PS_KS1.]
 KN3_K01 [5/5] KN3_K05 [4/5] KN3_K07 [1/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to use knowledge in the field of social policy to analyze and interpret phenomena related to social problems and issues that social work and resocialization counteract. [OW_PS_U1.]
 KN3_U01 [3/5] KN3_U02 [4/5] KN3_U06 [3/5]
The student has elementary knowledge of the subject of social policy, knows its location in the system of sciences and knows its connections with pedagogy. [OW_PS_W1.]
 KN3_W03 [2/5] KN3_W05 [4/5] KN3_W08 [4/5] KN3_W09 [2/5] KN3_W10 [2/5]
The student has elementary knowledge of the origins and history of social policy. The student has elementary knowledge of various types of social structures and social institutions that are responsible for the implementation of social policy (social policy entities). Knows the principles and rules of their functioning and the relationships between them. The student has knowledge about the main models of social policy. [OW_PS_W2.]
 KN3_W01 [3/5] KN3_W03 [2/5] KN3_W05 [3/5] KN3_W09 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [ET4 - ćwiczenia] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Exhibition [c01] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work OW_PS_KS1. OW_PS_U1. OW_PS_W1. OW_PS_W2.
lecture [ET4 wykład] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam OW_PS_KS1. OW_PS_U1. OW_PS_W1. OW_PS_W2.
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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