Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to SOCIAL SERVICE | SHZ1139420 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Selda MEYDAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is; To enable students to recognize the philosophy, values, knowledge base, functions of social work as a discipline and profession, the roles and responsibilities of social workers in fulfilling these functions, and to enable students to learn the basic concepts of social work as a profession and discipline. |
| Course Content | This course contains; ,Definitions and concepts related to social work,Social work as a profession,Definitions and explanations regarding social workers,Social work practice: The Generalist Approach,Basic Elements of Social Work: The Knowledge Base ,Basic Elements of Social Work: The Skill Base ,Essential elements of social work: Skills foundation II,Essential elements of social work: Value base,Functions and roles of social work,The Planned Change Process in Social Work Practice ,Subspecialties of Social Work Practice ,Subspecialties of Social Work Practice ,General review and closing of the course. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Defines the basic concepts of the social work profession. | 10, 9 | A |
| Explains the basic elements of the social work discipline. | 10, 9 | A |
| It investigates the knowledge, skill and value base of social work, as well as its application levels and basic approaches. | 10, 13, 9 | A |
| Compares the services provided regarding the problem areas of social work. | 10, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||
| 2 | Definitions and concepts related to social work | A literature review about the subject |
| 3 | Social work as a profession | A literature review about the subject |
| 4 | Definitions and explanations regarding social workers | A literature review about the subject |
| 5 | Social work practice: The Generalist Approach | A literature review about the subject |
| 6 | Basic Elements of Social Work: The Knowledge Base | A literature review about the subject |
| 7 | Basic Elements of Social Work: The Skill Base | A literature review about the subject |
| 8 | Essential elements of social work: Skills foundation II | A literature review about the subject |
| 9 | Essential elements of social work: Value base | A literature review about the subject |
| 10 | Functions and roles of social work | A literature review about the subject |
| 11 | The Planned Change Process in Social Work Practice | A literature review about the subject |
| 12 | Subspecialties of Social Work Practice | A literature review about the subject |
| 13 | Subspecialties of Social Work Practice | A literature review about the subject |
| 14 | General review and closing of the course |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Has knowledge of theories, approaches, models, human rights, social problems, research methods and techniques and application areas related to social work discipline. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Has basic knowledge about realizing evidence-based social work interventions for counselee with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Has knowledge of management and management processes, project design and project management. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Has knowledge of professional ethics, principles and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Has the ability to realize evidence-based social work practice at generalist level with counselee groups. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. To be able to communicate verbally and in writing, to think critically, to analyze and synthesize, to use relevant information technologies and other technologies in the context of social work practice. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Demonstrate the ability to carry out social work interventions for counselee systems at the individual, family, group and community levels and to report and record these interventions. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Recognize the positive value of difference and have the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ-9. To be able to conduct research using contemporary management knowledge and techniques, to utilize and interpret the results of research, to fulfill managerial duties, to provide cooperation and coordination between institutions and to develop joint services. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. It acts as an expert who conducts social work intervention independently, takes responsibility for solving the problems encountered in practice individually and as a team member, and provides professional guidance and counseling to social work students and new graduates. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ- 11.Evaluates the knowledge, skills and professional foreign language acquired in the field with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. The student works as an expert who shares his/her thoughts and solution proposals in the fields of social work with different people and institutions by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, organizes and implements projects and activities with the awareness of social responsibility, and also monitors and evaluates the developments in the agenda of society and the world. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Determines the duties, authorities, rights and responsibilities related to the social work profession and acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles and standards. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses conceptual frameworks and perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide the implementation of each intervention level of social work by adopting social justice and rights-based approach. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Adopts the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of social work as a science and profession, and the understanding of being a model for society and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 142 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(142/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to SOCIAL SERVICE | SHZ1139420 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Selda MEYDAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is; To enable students to recognize the philosophy, values, knowledge base, functions of social work as a discipline and profession, the roles and responsibilities of social workers in fulfilling these functions, and to enable students to learn the basic concepts of social work as a profession and discipline. |
| Course Content | This course contains; ,Definitions and concepts related to social work,Social work as a profession,Definitions and explanations regarding social workers,Social work practice: The Generalist Approach,Basic Elements of Social Work: The Knowledge Base ,Basic Elements of Social Work: The Skill Base ,Essential elements of social work: Skills foundation II,Essential elements of social work: Value base,Functions and roles of social work,The Planned Change Process in Social Work Practice ,Subspecialties of Social Work Practice ,Subspecialties of Social Work Practice ,General review and closing of the course. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Defines the basic concepts of the social work profession. | 10, 9 | A |
| Explains the basic elements of the social work discipline. | 10, 9 | A |
| It investigates the knowledge, skill and value base of social work, as well as its application levels and basic approaches. | 10, 13, 9 | A |
| Compares the services provided regarding the problem areas of social work. | 10, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||
| 2 | Definitions and concepts related to social work | A literature review about the subject |
| 3 | Social work as a profession | A literature review about the subject |
| 4 | Definitions and explanations regarding social workers | A literature review about the subject |
| 5 | Social work practice: The Generalist Approach | A literature review about the subject |
| 6 | Basic Elements of Social Work: The Knowledge Base | A literature review about the subject |
| 7 | Basic Elements of Social Work: The Skill Base | A literature review about the subject |
| 8 | Essential elements of social work: Skills foundation II | A literature review about the subject |
| 9 | Essential elements of social work: Value base | A literature review about the subject |
| 10 | Functions and roles of social work | A literature review about the subject |
| 11 | The Planned Change Process in Social Work Practice | A literature review about the subject |
| 12 | Subspecialties of Social Work Practice | A literature review about the subject |
| 13 | Subspecialties of Social Work Practice | A literature review about the subject |
| 14 | General review and closing of the course |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Has knowledge of theories, approaches, models, human rights, social problems, research methods and techniques and application areas related to social work discipline. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Has basic knowledge about realizing evidence-based social work interventions for counselee with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Has knowledge of management and management processes, project design and project management. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Has knowledge of professional ethics, principles and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Has the ability to realize evidence-based social work practice at generalist level with counselee groups. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. To be able to communicate verbally and in writing, to think critically, to analyze and synthesize, to use relevant information technologies and other technologies in the context of social work practice. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Demonstrate the ability to carry out social work interventions for counselee systems at the individual, family, group and community levels and to report and record these interventions. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Recognize the positive value of difference and have the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ-9. To be able to conduct research using contemporary management knowledge and techniques, to utilize and interpret the results of research, to fulfill managerial duties, to provide cooperation and coordination between institutions and to develop joint services. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. It acts as an expert who conducts social work intervention independently, takes responsibility for solving the problems encountered in practice individually and as a team member, and provides professional guidance and counseling to social work students and new graduates. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ- 11.Evaluates the knowledge, skills and professional foreign language acquired in the field with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. The student works as an expert who shares his/her thoughts and solution proposals in the fields of social work with different people and institutions by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, organizes and implements projects and activities with the awareness of social responsibility, and also monitors and evaluates the developments in the agenda of society and the world. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Determines the duties, authorities, rights and responsibilities related to the social work profession and acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles and standards. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses conceptual frameworks and perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide the implementation of each intervention level of social work by adopting social justice and rights-based approach. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Adopts the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of social work as a science and profession, and the understanding of being a model for society and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |