Elements of psychology Field of study: Social Work
Programme code: W3-N1SP19.2023

Module name: Elements of psychology
Module code: W3-SP-S1-EP
Programme code: W3-N1SP19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to apply the basic concepts of psychology in social work practice and the essential theoretical currents in psychology. By learning the basics of mechanisms and patterns of human behaviour, students will develop the ability to understand the mental processes and phenomena that guide human behaviour; to distinguish the types and functions of individual differences. By learning the basics of mechanisms and patterns of human behaviour, students will develop the ability to understand the mental processes and phenomena that guide human behaviour; to distinguish the types and functions of individual differences, students will develop the ability to understand the cognitive processes and phenomena that drive human behaviour; to determine the types and functions of individual differences in human psychological functioning and elements of personality structure, understand mental disorders and diseases. The module aims to acquire the ability to use psychological knowledge in designing diagnostic, preventive, psychoeducational and intervention activities for use in direct social work practice.
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 aware of the multidimensional, interdisciplinary nature of the factors that shape individual and social human functioning [K01]
 PS1_K01 [3/5] PS1_K04 [3/5] PS1_K05 [2/5]
has basic skills in explaining and analyzing the behaviour of individuals from the perspective of psychological concepts of man [U01]
 PS1_U03 [4/5]
has knowledge of the cognitive, emotional and motivational processes that determine the behaviour of individuals [W01]
 PS1_W03 [4/5] PS1_W04 [4/5]
is familiar with human psychological concepts that explain the fundamental mechanisms that drive human behaviour [W02]
 PS1_W03 [4/5] PS1_W04 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 20 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam K01 U01 W01 W02
practical classes [02] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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