To understand the family, its structure and functions, and to obtain knowledge of planned intervention for families within the framework of generalist practice in social work.
Course Content
This course contains; Definition of family, place and importance in society,Understanding family structure and functions,Family as a system,Understanding family communication patterns,An overview of family problems: domestic violence, behavior problems, emotional problems, etc.,Macro problems affecting the family: Poverty, immigration, unemployment etc.,Theories and approaches related to family: Generalist system and ecological
system approach,Theories and approaches related to family: Life cycle theory, attachment theory,Social work planned change model with families: First two stages,Social work planned change model with families: Third and fourth stage,Social work planned change model with families: Last three stages,Social work policies and services for families,Status of family policies in Turkey,General evaluation.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. He/she will able to explain family system and family dynamics
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
1.1. He/she defines family, types and functions of family
10, 16, 9
A, E
1.2. He/she explains family communication patterns
10, 16, 9
A, E
2. He /she will be able to evaluate the changes in family structure in terms of social environment
10, 13, 16, 19, 9
A, E
2.1. He/she explains the structure of the family
10, 13, 16, 9
A, E
2.2. He/she discusses the impact of social environment on family
10, 13, 16, 19, 9
A, E
3. He /she will be able to examine the family with social work theories and approaches
10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9
A, E
3.1. He/she discusses theories about family
10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9
A, E
3.2. He/she analyzes family problems within the framework of family approaches
10, 13, 4
A, E
4. He /she will be able to apply planned change process for families
10, 13, 4
A, E
4.1. He/she knows the preparation phase
10, 13, 4
A, E
4.2. He /she knows family assessment and intervention plan
10, 13, 4
A, E
5. He /she will be able to explain policies and services for families
10, 13, 16, 9
A, E
5.1. He /she discusses family policies
10, 13, 16, 9
A, E
5.2. He /she develops project for family problems
10, 16, 19
A, E
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Definition of family, place and importance in society
2
Understanding family structure and functions
3
Family as a system
4
Understanding family communication patterns
5
An overview of family problems: domestic violence, behavior problems, emotional problems, etc.
6
Macro problems affecting the family: Poverty, immigration, unemployment etc.
7
Theories and approaches related to family: Generalist system and ecological
system approach
8
Theories and approaches related to family: Life cycle theory, attachment theory
9
Social work planned change model with families: First two stages
10
Social work planned change model with families: Third and fourth stage
11
Social work planned change model with families: Last three stages
12
Social work policies and services for families
13
Status of family policies in Turkey
14
General evaluation
Resources
1. Ahrons, C. (2005). We’re Still Family. Harper Collins Books
2. Dündar, Ü. C. (2022). Çocuk Refah Sisteminde Aile Temelli Sosyal Hizmet. Ankara: Nobel Bilimsel Eserler
3. Özpolat, A. Ö., Özkan, Y. (2023). Ailerle Sosyal Hizmet: Risk Altındaki Ailelerle Çalışma, Yaşanmış Hikâyeler ve Aile Deneyimleri. Ankara: Akademisyen Kitabevi
1. Ashman, K.K., Hall, G.H. (1999). Understanding Generalist Practice. Second ed. Nelson-Hall, Inc., Chicago
2.D’Cruz, H., Jones, M. (2004). Social Work Research: Ethical and Political Contexts
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Acquires knowledge of social work theory and practice fields.
X
2
Gains communication and professional interview skills
X
3
Obtains information about management and processes.
4
Understands professional ethics, principles and values.
X
5
Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language.
X
6
Acquires the skills of solving social problems with scientific data and evidence.
X
7
Improves skills for using the knowledge gained from different disciplines to solve complex social problems.
X
8
Able to cooperate with other disciplines and make teamwork.
X
9
Gains ability for self-development in his area to follow actual info and developments, to trace and evaluate the state of the projects for his goals.
X
10
Capable to practice social work and train different client groups.
X
11
Learns the effects of the social and cultural environment on human behavior and considers this effect in social work practice.
X
12
Able to evaluate and feed-back during planned changing process.
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
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
1
20
20
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
2
18
36
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
10
10
General Exam
1
15
15
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
109
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(109/30)
4
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
SOCIAL WORK with FAMILIES
-
Fall Semester
2+0
2
4
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Lect. Zeynep TÜRKYILMAZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Aim
To understand the family, its structure and functions, and to obtain knowledge of planned intervention for families within the framework of generalist practice in social work.
Course Content
This course contains; Definition of family, place and importance in society,Understanding family structure and functions,Family as a system,Understanding family communication patterns,An overview of family problems: domestic violence, behavior problems, emotional problems, etc.,Macro problems affecting the family: Poverty, immigration, unemployment etc.,Theories and approaches related to family: Generalist system and ecological
system approach,Theories and approaches related to family: Life cycle theory, attachment theory,Social work planned change model with families: First two stages,Social work planned change model with families: Third and fourth stage,Social work planned change model with families: Last three stages,Social work policies and services for families,Status of family policies in Turkey,General evaluation.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. He/she will able to explain family system and family dynamics
10, 16, 19, 9
A, E
1.1. He/she defines family, types and functions of family
10, 16, 9
A, E
1.2. He/she explains family communication patterns
10, 16, 9
A, E
2. He /she will be able to evaluate the changes in family structure in terms of social environment
10, 13, 16, 19, 9
A, E
2.1. He/she explains the structure of the family
10, 13, 16, 9
A, E
2.2. He/she discusses the impact of social environment on family
10, 13, 16, 19, 9
A, E
3. He /she will be able to examine the family with social work theories and approaches
10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9
A, E
3.1. He/she discusses theories about family
10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 9
A, E
3.2. He/she analyzes family problems within the framework of family approaches
10, 13, 4
A, E
4. He /she will be able to apply planned change process for families
10, 13, 4
A, E
4.1. He/she knows the preparation phase
10, 13, 4
A, E
4.2. He /she knows family assessment and intervention plan
10, 13, 4
A, E
5. He /she will be able to explain policies and services for families
10, 13, 16, 9
A, E
5.1. He /she discusses family policies
10, 13, 16, 9
A, E
5.2. He /she develops project for family problems
10, 16, 19
A, E
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Definition of family, place and importance in society
2
Understanding family structure and functions
3
Family as a system
4
Understanding family communication patterns
5
An overview of family problems: domestic violence, behavior problems, emotional problems, etc.
6
Macro problems affecting the family: Poverty, immigration, unemployment etc.
7
Theories and approaches related to family: Generalist system and ecological
system approach
8
Theories and approaches related to family: Life cycle theory, attachment theory
9
Social work planned change model with families: First two stages
10
Social work planned change model with families: Third and fourth stage
11
Social work planned change model with families: Last three stages
12
Social work policies and services for families
13
Status of family policies in Turkey
14
General evaluation
Resources
1. Ahrons, C. (2005). We’re Still Family. Harper Collins Books
2. Dündar, Ü. C. (2022). Çocuk Refah Sisteminde Aile Temelli Sosyal Hizmet. Ankara: Nobel Bilimsel Eserler
3. Özpolat, A. Ö., Özkan, Y. (2023). Ailerle Sosyal Hizmet: Risk Altındaki Ailelerle Çalışma, Yaşanmış Hikâyeler ve Aile Deneyimleri. Ankara: Akademisyen Kitabevi
1. Ashman, K.K., Hall, G.H. (1999). Understanding Generalist Practice. Second ed. Nelson-Hall, Inc., Chicago
2.D’Cruz, H., Jones, M. (2004). Social Work Research: Ethical and Political Contexts
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Acquires knowledge of social work theory and practice fields.
X
2
Gains communication and professional interview skills
X
3
Obtains information about management and processes.
4
Understands professional ethics, principles and values.
X
5
Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language.
X
6
Acquires the skills of solving social problems with scientific data and evidence.
X
7
Improves skills for using the knowledge gained from different disciplines to solve complex social problems.
X
8
Able to cooperate with other disciplines and make teamwork.
X
9
Gains ability for self-development in his area to follow actual info and developments, to trace and evaluate the state of the projects for his goals.
X
10
Capable to practice social work and train different client groups.
X
11
Learns the effects of the social and cultural environment on human behavior and considers this effect in social work practice.
X
12
Able to evaluate and feed-back during planned changing process.
