Social Services Master With Thesis
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Social Services Master With Thesis
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Social Services Master With Thesis
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83811114 | Interview Techniques in Social Work | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | - |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Yüksel BAYKARA ACAR |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
The course covers the basic elements of the generalist approach in social work, ethical principles and values, interviewing in social work, basic communication skills in interviewing, use of self, cultural competence, interview stages, interview techniques, interviewing with different service beneficiaries, difficult situations in interviewing and coping with them, motivational interviewing in social work practice and record keeping and reporting.
Objectives of the Course
In order to understand the situation they are in with individuals and families, to analyze the problem and to help them cope with their problems, the general interview rules used by social workers in institutional settings, the use of interview techniques, process, content, ethical dilemmas and other clinical issues in interviews constitute the content of this course.
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 | Transferring contemporary social work theories to practice | 4 |
| P3 | Behaving according to ethical obligations and managing complex ethical issues | 4 |
| P4 | Developing a professional identity and acting accordingly | 5 |
| P8 | To implement advanced generalist social work intervention for individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and society from a bio-psycho-social perspective | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Establishes the relationship between theory and practice. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Uses the theories of human and social sciences as well as the information obtained from social work practices in social work interventions. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Uses the knowledge of advanced generalist social work perspective in social work practice for different client groups. | P.1.3 | 1,3 |
| O4 | Transfer the ethical principles and values of social work to advanced social work practice. | P.3.2 | 1 |
| O5 | Distinguish ethical and unethical behavior in professional practice. | P.3.4 | 1,3 |
| O6 | Behaves in accordance with professional roles, principles and rules and pays attention to professional boundaries. | P.4.1 | 1,3 |
| O7 | Distinguish between personal and professional values. | P.4.4 | 1 |
| O8 | Independently performs generalist social work practice with client groups with different socio-cultural characteristics. | P.8.1 | 1 |
| O9 | Demonstrate effective oral communication and use written communication when working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and society. | P.8.3 | 1,3 |
| O10 | Connect with risk groups. | P.8.4 | 3 |
| ** 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 | Generalist Practice and Basic Elements in Social Work Reflective and Critical Thinking in Social Work Practice, Basic Elements of Communication, Speech and Professional Interviewing, Interviewing in Social Work: Basic objectives, definitions, concepts |
| 2 | Interview Types in Social Work, Interviewing in Social Work, Ethics and Values, Empathy and Listening |
| 3 | Therapeutic Environment, Trust Relationship, Professional Relationship, Use of Self in Social Work Practice, Cultural Competence |
| 4 | Interview Stages and Techniques Used, Introduction Stage |
| 5 | Assessment and Goal Setting, Client's Strengths and Problems |
| 6 | Defining the Problem and Techniques Used |
| 7 | Development Phase and Techniques Used |
| 8 | Development Phase and Techniques Used |
| 9 | Difficult Situations in Interviews, Recognizing and Defending Resistance, Handling Crisis Situations, Difficult Situations and Ethics |
| 10 | Record Keeping and Reporting in Social Work Interviews |
| 11 | Motivational Interviewing in Social Work Practice |
| 12 | Interviewing Different Service User Groups, Interviewing Children and Adolescents |
| 13 | Interview with the Elderly |
| 14 | Individuals in Conflict with the Law |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Alfred Kadushin ve Goldie Kadushin (2016). Sosyal Hizmet Görüşme Teknikleri. 1. Baskı. Çeviri Editörleri: Doç. Dr. Özlem Karakuş, Doç. Dr. Yalçın Özdemir, Ankara: Nika Yayınevi. |
| Erkan Gönül (1997). Sosyal Hizmette Mülakat. Ankara. | |
| Collins Donald, Jordan Catheleen ve Heather Coleman. An Introduction to Family Social Work, Second Edition, Thomson Brook/Cole, Australia, 2007. | |
| Dökmen, Üstün. İletişim Çatışmaları ve Empati, Sistem yayıncılık, 1994. | |
| Karen Kirst Ashman ve Grafton H. Hull. Understanding Generalist Practice, Second Edition, Nelson Hall Publishers, Chicago, 1999 | |
| Hohman, Melinda (2021). Motivational Interviewing in Social Work Practice. Second Edition.TNew York: he Guilford Press. | |
| Coleman, William Lord (2011). Family Focused Pediatrics: Interview tEchnics and other Strategies to Help Families Resolve their Interactive and Emotional Problems: A Clinical and Technical Manual for all Pediatric Care Professionals, 2nd edition. | |
| Okoli, R., Ugwu, C. & Ebimgbo, S. (2017). Interviewing and Counseling as Social Work Tools. In Okoye, U., Chukwu, N. & Agwu, P. (Eds.). Social work in Nigeria: Book of readings (pp 70–83). Nsukka: University of Nigeria Press Ltd. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Homework | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Other | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| Total Work Load: | 213 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,10 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 7 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P4 | P8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Establishes the relationship between theory and practice. | 4 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Uses the theories of human and social sciences as well as the information obtained from social work practices in social work interventions. | 4 | - | - | - |
| O3 | Uses the knowledge of advanced generalist social work perspective in social work practice for different client groups. | 4 | - | - | - |
| O4 | Transfer the ethical principles and values of social work to advanced social work practice. | - | 4 | - | - |
| O5 | Distinguish ethical and unethical behavior in professional practice. | - | 4 | - | - |
| O6 | Behaves in accordance with professional roles, principles and rules and pays attention to professional boundaries. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O7 | Distinguish between personal and professional values. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O8 | Independently performs generalist social work practice with client groups with different socio-cultural characteristics. | - | - | - | 5 |
| O9 | Demonstrate effective oral communication and use written communication when working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and society. | - | - | - | 5 |
| O10 | Connect with risk groups. | - | - | - | 5 |