Theories and methods of social work with the group and the local community Field of study: Social Work
Programme code: W3-N1SP19.2023

Module name: Theories and methods of social work with the group and the local community
Module code: W3-SP-S1-TMG
Programme code: W3-N1SP19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to provide theoretical knowledge in social work theories and methods with the group and the local environment. During the classes, students will learn about the theoretical foundations of organized action in social work with a group and work with the local environment, as well as the principles of diagnosis and assessment of the situation of functioning, group and setting. The module's content also includes the principles and ways of searching for data on the environment, stages of the design procedure, tasks of local communities, and types of apparent activities, and also raise the issue of responsibility in environmental activities. The module is a continuation of the module from the previous semester entitled "Theories and methods of social work with an individual and family", which provides students with complementary knowledge and skills in the field of classic methods of 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 undertake creative assistance activities adequate to the specific needs and resources of groups and environments in which assistance activities are undertaken [K01]
 PS1_K02 [5/5] PS1_K03 [4/5] PS1_K05 [3/5]
can adequately carry out the diagnostic process and assessment of the functioning, group, and local environment [U01]
 PS1_U01 [2/5] PS1_U02 [5/5] PS1_U03 [5/5] PS1_U08 [3/5]
has the ability to design the implementation of systematic activities related to leading the group and organizing the local community [U02]
 PS1_U03 [2/5] PS1_U05 [5/5] PS1_U06 [5/5] PS1_U08 [3/5] PS1_U09 [3/5]
has communication skills and the ability to adequately apply them in the process of group work and community work [U03]
 PS1_U04 [2/5] PS1_U06 [3/5] PS1_U07 [3/5] PS1_U08 [5/5]
have an in-depth knowledge of the theoretical basis of organized action in social work with the group and work with the local environment [W01]
 PS1_W01 [2/5] PS1_W02 [3/5] PS1_W04 [1/5] PS1_W06 [5/5] PS1_W07 [2/5] PS1_W08 [3/5]
has in-depth knowledge of the stages and stages of group work as well as models and strategies of action in working with the local community [W02]
 PS1_W04 [3/5] PS1_W06 [5/5] 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
lecture [03] 20 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam U01 U02 W01 W02
practical classes [04] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Value-based methods – affective methods [c08] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 U03 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
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
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
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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