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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03071005 | Current Developments in Social Work | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 2+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| 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
In this course, together with the students, the issues that stand out both in international and national social work and occupy the agenda that are not emphasized enough in other courses (for example, the effectiveness of globalization and neoliberal policies, the shrinking of the social state, the siege of the knowledge body of social work by post-modernist theories, green social work, Turkey' In addition, drifting in social work education, reviewing some practices of the Ministry of Family and Social Services, etc.) will be discussed.
Objectives of the Course
To inform senior students about the developments in the social work profession, education and social work field with its national and international dimensions before graduation and to prepare them for the post-graduation business life with a high level of awareness.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| 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 |
| P2 | Has knowledge of contemporary management in human service organizations. | 2 |
| P3 | Has knowledge of difference and diversity for social work practice. | 3 |
| P5 | Has the ability to think critically. | 4 |
| P7 | Has the ability to use innovations in information and technology for individual and professional development. | 3 |
| P11 | Follows and deals with social policies. | 4 |
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 |
| O2 | Analyzing the possible effects of culture on human behavior and individual-society relations and using this analysis in practice. | P.1.2 | 1,2,3 |
| O3 | Considering cultural similarities and differences in professional practice. | P.3.2 | 1,2,3 |
| O4 | Demonstrating anti-racism and anti-oppression attitudes and behaviors in social work practice at individual, family, group, organization, community level. | P.3.5 | 1,2,7 |
| O5 | To evaluate the problems and applications in the field from a critical point of view. | P.5.1 | 1,2 |
| O6 | Critically analyze, formulate and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice. | P.5.3 | 1,2,3,7 |
| O7 | Reading and interpreting professional literature. | P.6.4 | 1,2 |
| O8 | Monitoring the events/developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the fields of social work. | P.7.7 | 1,2,3 |
| O9 | Being aware of the importance of democracy, human rights and social justice concepts in terms of social work. | P.8.1 | 1 |
| O10 | Utilize contemporary perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide social work intervention. | P.10.7 | 1,2,3 |
| O11 | Recognizing that historical, social, ethnic, cultural, economic, institutional, environmental and global influences shape social policies. | P.11.1 | 1,3 |
| O12 | Assess how social policies affect the provision of and access to social services. | P.11.2 | 1 |
| ** 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 | Information about the teaching of the course, presentation of the main developments in the social work profession and education, determination of groups and assignments |
| 2 | Current developments in social work education |
| 3 | Developments in the field of social work and the social work profession |
| 4 | Current developments in school social work |
| 5 | Current developments in green social work |
| 6 | Social work in local governments |
| 7 | Current developments in civil society institutions |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Social work in the pandemic and beyond |
| 10 | Current developments in international social work |
| 11 | Student groups homework presentation -1 |
| 12 | Student groups homework presentation -2 |
| 13 | Student groups homework presentation -3 |
| 14 | Student groups homework presentation -4 and general evaluation of the lesson |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Alptekin K. (2022). Türkiye'de sosyal hizmet eğitiminin bugünü ve geleceği. (İçinde) Sağlık Bilimleri Kariyer ve Meslekler Sempozyumu 14-18 Mart 2022 Bildiri Kitabı, ss. 54-57. Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi. |
| Alptekin K. (2022). Türkiye'de sosyal hizmet eğitiminin bugünü ve geleceği. (İçinde) Sağlık Bilimleri Kariyer ve Meslekler Sempozyumu 14-18 Mart 2022 Bildiri Kitabı, ss. 54-57. Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi. | |
| Alptekin K. (2022). Türkiye'de sosyal hizmet eğitiminin bugünü ve geleceği. (İçinde) Sağlık Bilimleri Kariyer ve Meslekler Sempozyumu 14-18 Mart 2022 Bildiri Kitabı, ss. 54-57. Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi. | |
| Alptekin K. (2022). Türkiye'de sosyal hizmet eğitiminin bugünü ve geleceği. (İçinde) Sağlık Bilimleri Kariyer ve Meslekler Sempozyumu 14-18 Mart 2022 Bildiri Kitabı, ss. 54-57. Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi. | |
| Alptekin K. (2022). Türkiye'de sosyal hizmet eğitiminin bugünü ve geleceği. (İçinde) Sağlık Bilimleri Kariyer ve Meslekler Sempozyumu 14-18 Mart 2022 Bildiri Kitabı, ss. 54-57. Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi. | |
| Alptekin K. (2022). Türkiye'de sosyal hizmet eğitiminin bugünü ve geleceği. (İçinde) Sağlık Bilimleri Kariyer ve Meslekler Sempozyumu 14-18 Mart 2022 Bildiri Kitabı, ss. 54-57. Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi. | |
| Alptekin K. (2022). Türkiye'de sosyal hizmet eğitiminin bugünü ve geleceği. (İçinde) Sağlık Bilimleri Kariyer ve Meslekler Sempozyumu 14-18 Mart 2022 Bildiri Kitabı, ss. 54-57. Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi. |
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 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Other | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P5 | P6 | P7 | P8 | P10 | P11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Understanding the importance of the relationship between human and social environment. | 5 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| O2 | Analyzing the possible effects of culture on human behavior and individual-society relations and using this analysis in practice. | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| O3 | Considering cultural similarities and differences in professional practice. | 4 | 5 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| O4 | Demonstrating anti-racism and anti-oppression attitudes and behaviors in social work practice at individual, family, group, organization, community level. | 2 | 3 | 3 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| O5 | To evaluate the problems and applications in the field from a critical point of view. | - | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 |
| O6 | Critically analyze, formulate and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice. | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| O7 | Reading and interpreting professional literature. | - | - | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - |
| O8 | Monitoring the events/developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the fields of social work. | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| O9 | Being aware of the importance of democracy, human rights and social justice concepts in terms of social work. | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O10 | Utilize contemporary perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide social work intervention. | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| O11 | Recognizing that historical, social, ethnic, cultural, economic, institutional, environmental and global influences shape social policies. | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| O12 | Assess how social policies affect the provision of and access to social services. | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 4 |