Social Service
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03040002 | Person Focused Social Work | 2 | Spring | 4 | 3+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Micro (individuals) working skills and generalist intervention model in social work; establishing professional relationships; making use of verbal and nonverbal communication; basic elements of the social worker/applicant relationship; basic principles and interview techniques in interviewing clients; Structuring the generalist intervention for the individual: the planned change process in the micro-application, the initial and evaluation phase (defining the problem and needs- problem types- working on the problem, defining the strengths, visiting the home and environment), information gathering and evaluation, planning and implementation in the micro-application (purpose , setting goals and action steps, contracting/dealing), final evaluation, termination and follow-up phases.
Objectives of the Course
It is to provide social work students with the knowledge, skills and values @f2@f3that form the basis of social work practice with individuals as a micro-level social work intervention.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | X |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Has knowledge of sociocultural environment and human behavior. | 3 |
| P3 | Has knowledge of difference and diversity for social work practice. | 3 |
| P4 | Professional Relationship and has the ability to communicate effectively. | 5 |
| P5 | Has the ability to think critically. | 3 |
| P7 | Has the ability to use innovations in information and technology for individual and professional development. | 2 |
| P8 | Has the ability to observe human rights and social justice in practice. | 2 |
| P10 | Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior. | 5 |
| P12 | Performs social work interventions at the individual, family, group, organization and community level. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Understanding the importance of the relationship between human and social environment. | P.1.1 | 1,2,3 |
| O2 | Basing the work to be carried out with the client system on the 'individual in his/her environment' approach. | P.1.4 | 1,2,7 |
| O3 | Fulfilling the duties, authorities and responsibilities related to the profession without discriminating between any applicant group. | P.3.1 | 1,2 |
| O4 | Considering cultural similarities and differences in professional practice. | P.3.2 | 1,3,7 |
| O5 | Demonstrating anti-racism and anti-oppression attitudes and behaviors in social work practice at individual, family, group, organization, community level. | P.3.5 | 1,2,3 |
| O6 | Establishing and maintaining professional relationships. | P.4.1 | 1,2,7 |
| O7 | To have effective communication knowledge and skills. | P.4.2 | 1,2,7 |
| O8 | Accessing current information in the field of social work, evaluating this information and using it in their own field. | P.7.5 | 2 |
| O9 | Being open to developments and adopting lifelong learning. | P.7.6 | 3 |
| O10 | Defending human rights at the level of the individual and social systems. | P.8.2 | 1 |
| O11 | Moving the rights-based approach to practices that focus on the psychosocial needs and problems of different groups in society. | P.8.4 | 1,2,3 |
| O12 | Acting in accordance with professional ethical principles and values in social work practices. | P.10.1 | 1,2,7 |
| O13 | Ethical decision making in practice. | P.10.2 | 1,2,7 |
| O14 | Dealing with conflicts between personal and professional values. | P.10.3 | 1 |
| O15 | Acting in accordance with the service policies of the organization and the legislation to which it adheres. | P.10.4 | 1,2 |
| O16 | Use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior. | P.10.6 | 1,2,7 |
| O17 | Utilize contemporary perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide social work intervention. | P.10.7 | 1,2,3 |
| O18 | Reaching and connecting to the client system (individual, family, group, organization and community). | P.12.1 | 1,7 |
| O19 | Making a holistic assessment of the psychosocial and economic needs and problems of the client system. | P.12.2 | 1,7 |
| O20 | Planning and implementing social work intervention with the client system. | P.12.3 | 1,7 |
| O21 | Identify, link and mobilize resources relevant to the needs and problems of the client system. | P.12.4 | 1,7 |
| O22 | Terminating the social work intervention and evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention. | P.12.5 | 1,7 |
| O23 | Monitoring social work intervention. | P.12.6 | 1,7 |
| O24 | Recording the social service intervention process. | P.12.7 | 1,7 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Meeting, Exchange of Information and Opinions about the Course Micro Skills and Generalist Intervention Model in Social Work |
| 2 | Difference in Social Work Practice Critical and Reflective Thinking |
| 3 | Working with Individuals: Generalist Intervention Model and Skills- Interview Skills Initiating a Social Worker/Client Relationship |
| 4 | Verbal and Nonverbal Behaviors, Empathy, Warmth and Sincerity, Initiation of Interviewing - Explaining the Purpose and Role Reducing Client's Anxiety - Developing Confidence and Competence - Silence in the Interview - Non-Voluntary Clients |
| 5 | Asking Questions, Confronting, Asking Direct and Indirect Questions Emphasizing the Client's Strengths in Interviews |
| 6 | Initiation and Evaluation Phase in Micro Application Perspective: Defining Problems and Topics - Problem Types |
| 7 | Sorting the Problems in Order of Priority - Defining the Powers and Limits of the Applicant - Gathering Information - Visiting the Home and Environment |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Planning Phase, Setting Goals, and Negotiating |
| 10 | Evaluation-Finalization and Monitoring Phase in Micro Implementation |
| 11 | Roles of the Micro-Level Social Worker |
| 12 | Micro Level Record Keeping and Reporting, Social Review Report and Other Reports |
| 13 | Micro Level Record Keeping and Reporting, Social Review Report and Other Reports |
| 14 | General Discussion and Evaluation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Zastrow, C. (2013). Sosyal hizmete giriş. A. Aykara ve diğerleri (çevirenler). Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. |
| Zastrow, C. (2013). Sosyal hizmete giriş. A. Aykara ve diğerleri (çevirenler). Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. | |
| Zastrow, C. (2013). Sosyal hizmete giriş. A. Aykara ve diğerleri (çevirenler). Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. | |
| Zastrow, C. (2013). Sosyal hizmete giriş. A. Aykara ve diğerleri (çevirenler). Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. | |
| Zastrow, C. (2013). Sosyal hizmete giriş. A. Aykara ve diğerleri (çevirenler). Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. | |
| Zastrow, C. (2013). Sosyal hizmete giriş. A. Aykara ve diğerleri (çevirenler). Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. | |
| Zastrow, C. (2013). Sosyal hizmete giriş. A. Aykara ve diğerleri (çevirenler). Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. | |
| Zastrow, C. (2013). Sosyal hizmete giriş. A. Aykara ve diğerleri (çevirenler). Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Total | 80 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Practice | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Other | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Total Work Load: | 151 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,03 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P4 | P7 | P8 | P10 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Understanding the importance of the relationship between human and social environment. | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 3 |
| O2 | Basing the work to be carried out with the client system on the 'individual in his/her environment' approach. | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 3 |
| O3 | Fulfilling the duties, authorities and responsibilities related to the profession without discriminating between any applicant group. | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| O4 | Considering cultural similarities and differences in professional practice. | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| O5 | Demonstrating anti-racism and anti-oppression attitudes and behaviors in social work practice at individual, family, group, organization, community level. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| O6 | Establishing and maintaining professional relationships. | 2 | 2 | 5 | - | - | 4 | 5 |
| O7 | To have effective communication knowledge and skills. | 2 | 1 | 5 | - | - | 4 | 5 |
| O8 | Accessing current information in the field of social work, evaluating this information and using it in their own field. | 2 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O9 | Being open to developments and adopting lifelong learning. | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | - | - |
| O10 | Defending human rights at the level of the individual and social systems. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O11 | Moving the rights-based approach to practices that focus on the psychosocial needs and problems of different groups in society. | - | 2 | - | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| O12 | Acting in accordance with professional ethical principles and values in social work practices. | - | 3 | 4 | - | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| O13 | Ethical decision making in practice. | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| O14 | Dealing with conflicts between personal and professional values. | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| O15 | Acting in accordance with the service policies of the organization and the legislation to which it adheres. | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | - |
| O16 | Use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior. | - | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| O17 | Utilize contemporary perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide social work intervention. | 3 | 3 | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| O18 | Reaching and connecting to the client system (individual, family, group, organization and community). | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| O19 | Making a holistic assessment of the psychosocial and economic needs and problems of the client system. | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | - | 5 |
| O20 | Planning and implementing social work intervention with the client system. | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| O21 | Identify, link and mobilize resources relevant to the needs and problems of the client system. | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| O22 | Terminating the social work intervention and evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention. | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | - | 2 | 4 |
| O23 | Monitoring social work intervention. | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | - | 3 | 4 |
| O24 | Recording the social service intervention process. | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | - | - | 5 |