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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH241 | Social Work Intervention | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | - Anlatım - Vaka Analizi - Rol Canlandırma - Grup Çalışmaları - Tartışma - Görsel-İşitsel Materyal Kullanımı |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Kamil ALPTEKİN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Kamil ALPTEKİN | C-223 | [email protected] | 7460 | Tuesday 10:00 |
Course Content
The theoretical foundations of social work intervention, the stages of the intervention process, intervention methods at the individual, family, group and community levels, techniques used in social work (interviewing, counselling, group work, community development), ethical issues in intervention, case analyses and role-play exercises.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students to learn social work interventions at the individual, family, group and community levels within a theoretical and practical framework, to develop their skills in addressing social problems, and to understand professional decision-making processes in line with social work values, principles and ethical standards.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| 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. | 4 |
| P4 | Professional Relationship and has the ability to communicate effectively. | 3 |
| P9 | Works with colleagues and other professionals. | 3 |
| P11 | Follows and deals with social policies. | 2 |
| 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 |
| O2 | Ethical decision making in practice. | P.10.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Recognizing that historical, social, ethnic, cultural, economic, institutional, environmental and global influences shape social policies. | P.11.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Reaching and connecting to the client system (individual, family, group, organization and community). | P.12.1 | 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 | Introduction: The definition, scope and importance of social work intervention |
| 2 | Intervention Process I: Evaluation and data collection techniques |
| 3 | Intervention Process II: Planning and Goal Setting |
| 4 | Intervention Process III: Implementation and Monitoring |
| 5 | Intervention Process IV: Termination and Evaluation |
| 6 | Individual-Level Intervention Models (ecological approach, task-oriented approach) |
| 7 | Family-Level Intervention Models (family counselling, systems approach) |
| 8 | Midterm Exam / Case Study |
| 9 | Group-Level Intervention Models (group dynamics, group work techniques) |
| 10 | Community-Level Intervention Models (community development, advocacy, social movements) |
| 11 | Crisis Response and Resilience |
| 12 | Social Policy and Cooperation with Institutions |
| 13 | Ethical Dilemmas and Professional Decision Making |
| 14 | Case Presentations and Role Plays |
| 15 | Overall Assessment and Closing |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | - Hepworth, D. H., Rooney, R. H., Rooney, G. D., Strom-Gottfried, K. (2017). Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills. |
| Sheafor, B. W., & Horejsi, C. R. (2014). Techniques and Guidelines for Social Work Practice. | |
| Demirbilek, S. (Ed.). (2018). Sosyal Hizmet Kuram ve Yöntemleri. | |
| Payne, M. (2020). Modern Social Work Theory. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 91 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3,03 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P10 | P11 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Understanding the importance of the relationship between human and social environment. | 3 | 3 | - | 3 |
| O2 | Ethical decision making in practice. | 3 | - | 4 | 3 |
| O3 | Recognizing that historical, social, ethnic, cultural, economic, institutional, environmental and global influences shape social policies. | - | 3 | - | - |
| O4 | Reaching and connecting to the client system (individual, family, group, organization and community). | 4 | 5 | - | 4 |