The structure and organization of social assistance Field of study: Social Work
Programme code: W3-N1SP19.2023

Module name: The structure and organization of social assistance
Module code: W3-SP-S1-SOP
Programme code: W3-N1SP19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarize students with the specifics of social assistance in relation to other solutions in the field of social security, in particular with its structure and organization, legal and professional status of social worker, tasks of social assistance and scope of activities of other institutions supporting individuals, families and their environment. It makes it possible to learn about the possibilities of providing assistance by actors/institutions operating in different areas and sectors of social policy and how these activities relate to the area of social assistance. The module also gives an opportunity to get acquainted with new trends in the area of organizing the social assistance system.
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 cooperate in groups actively, perform various roles in them and perform the entrusted tasks by the principles of professional ethics [K01]
 PS1_K02 [3/5] PS1_K04 [3/5] PS1_K05 [2/5]
recognizes the importance of knowledge in the field of social assistance for effective and efficient solving of social problems and for practising the profession of a social worker; is focused on development, strengthening skills and constant verification of knowledge, using a variety of sources, methods and tools; is ready to assess his knowledge critically, understands the need to supplement it and consult experts in case of difficulties constantly; is convinced of the importance of behaving professionally and is ready to fulfil social obligations [K02]
 PS1_K01 [4/5] PS1_K05 [4/5]
can analyse research problems in the area of social assistance law from an institutional point of view [U01]
 PS1_U01 [2/5] PS1_U03 [3/5] PS1_U04 [3/5]
can plan and organize individual work and gain knowledge on her own. It is focused on developing; can to work as a team, participates in the planning of group work and takes on diverse roles in group processes [U02]
 PS1_U08 [3/5] PS1_U09 [3/5] PS1_U10 [4/5]
has the ability to present their ideas, prepare oral presentations and written works on the principles, functioning and tasks carried out by social assistance and integration institutions based on a variety of sources; communicates the results of his career clearly and understandably, not only for specialists, using appropriate terminology; can take part in a debate, expresses their opinions concisely and transparently, argues and conducts discussions with respect for the views of others [U03]
 PS1_U07 [3/5] PS1_U08 [3/5] PS1_U09 [2/5] PS1_U10 [2/5]
knows the issues relevant to social assistance law and understands their connection with the area of social work; knows the specificity of social welfare institutions and the principles of their functioning at various levels [W01]
 PS1_W02 [3/5] PS1_W07 [5/5] PS1_W10 [4/5]
has advanced knowledge about social assistance and integration institutions, as well as about institutions and entities operating to support people and families outside the social assistance system; understands and knows their functions, organization and interdependencies; has advanced knowledge of the specifics, tasks and mutual relations between organizational units of social assistance; knows the legal basis regulating the profession and functions of a social worker in Poland [W02]
 PS1_W02 [3/5] PS1_W06 [4/5] PS1_W07 [3/5] PS1_W10 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 12 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 W01 W02
practical classes [02] 12 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 U03 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
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
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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