Theories and methods of social work with an individual and a family Field of study: Social Work
Programme code: W3-N1SP19.2023

Module name: Theories and methods of social work with an individual and a family
Module code: W3-SP-S1-PZ
Programme code: W3-N1SP19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer 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 provide knowledge of basic definitions and concepts of social problems. The selected phenomena of social pathology and contemporary social problems and issues in the global, national, regional and local dimensions will be discussed during the classes. The course allows you to acquire the ability to identify areas of social dysfunction, indicate their sources and determinants, and look for ways to counteract these phenomena effectively. The module is an introduction to problem areas implemented in depth in subsequent semesters as part of a group of modules entitled "Social work in various areas of social problems".
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]
performs a critical self-assessment of one's competencies and knowledge in the field of social problems in the context of the changing social reality and global socio-economic processes; shows readiness to improve skills; sets directions for own development and education in the context of deepening specific ranges of social problems [K01]
 PS1_K01 [4/5] PS1_K05 [3/5]
has the skills to diagnose and interpret social issues and problems, and to search for and design solutions adequate to the diagnosis [U01]
 PS1_U01 [5/5] PS1_U02 [2/5] PS1_U03 [4/5] PS1_U05 [3/5] PS1_U06 [3/5]
has the ability to identify original solutions to complex social problems and issues and to forecast the course of solving them, as well as to anticipate the effects of planned activities [U02]
 PS1_U01 [3/5] PS1_U03 [3/5] PS1_U05 [4/5] PS1_U06 [2/5]
possesses in-depth knowledge of basic definitions and concepts of social problems and issues [W01]
 PS1_W01 [2/5] PS1_W02 [3/5] PS1_W04 [4/5] PS1_W07 [5/5]
has a structured knowledge of the characteristics, incidence and ways to counteract major social problems [W02]
 PS1_W02 [2/5] PS1_W03 [2/5] PS1_W04 [4/5] PS1_W07 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [01] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Production exercise – workshop [e02] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 W01 W02
lecture [06] 20 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam 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
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
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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