Contemporary trends in the development of social work Field of study: Social Work
Programme code: W3-S1SP19.2023

Module name: Contemporary trends in the development of social work
Module code: W3-SP-S1-WKR
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: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to learn new methods of activating and motivating clients to take action to improve a problematic situation. People participating in the classes will learn about the specifics of the change process, including the issue of resistance, as well as approaches implemented in the stream of positive social work focused on the resources and potential of the supported people. The problems discussed also indicate the critical role of a social worker in building a professional relationship and introducing innovative methods of working with a "difficult" client. Participation in the course allows you to understand the importance of a subjective approach to the client, releasing his potential, as well as the role of the systems in which the client operates and the resources inherent in these systems, enabling the building of a social support network by activating the local community (networking in social work).
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]
is ready to use various approaches, methods and techniques in social work adequate to the needs, resources and situation of the supported people, showing creativity and openness to new forms of cooperation [K01]
 PS1_K01 [4/5] PS1_K03 [2/5] PS1_K05 [3/5]
has the ability to determine the attitude of the supported person to the process of change and to understand the reaction to change, including resistance to it; can work towards reducing resistance and changing the attitude towards cooperation [U01]
 PS1_U01 [3/5] PS1_U03 [5/5] PS1_U04 [2/5] PS1_U06 [3/5]
can apply methods and techniques for working with a disengaged client [U02]
 PS1_U03 [4/5] PS1_U04 [2/5] PS1_U05 [4/5] PS1_U06 [5/5] PS1_U08 [4/5] PS1_U10 [3/5]
knows the optimal use of resources and potential in the process of achieving change in the social functioning of individuals, groups and communities [W01]
 PS1_W01 [4/5] PS1_W02 [3/5] PS1_W04 [4/5] PS1_W06 [3/5] PS1_W08 [3/5]
knows the theoretical basis and methods of activating and motivating the supported people to take action to develop their potential [W02]
 PS1_W01 [4/5] PS1_W06 [3/5] PS1_W07 [3/5] PS1_W08 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [01] 30 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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