Course Objective This course is designed both to give general and basic information about theories and applications of social services and to develop analytical approach by examining thoroughly including basic components and stakeholders of social services.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to the science and profession of Social Work,Definition, Objectives and Basic Principles of Social Service as Science and Occupation,Basic Concepts Related to Social Work: Social Welfare, Freedom, Equality, Empowerment, Human Rights, Social Justice, Here and Now, Individual in Her Environment, Social Functioning,Historical Development of Social Work in the World and in Turkey,
Key Elements of Social Service Occupation: Community, Institution, Applicant and Social Service Specialist
,Key Elements of Social Service: Knowledge, Skill and Value Base,System and Ecological System Theories,A Generalist Approach in Social Service
,Empowerment approach,Examples of Generalist Social Work,Social Service with Individuals (Micro Level),Social Service with Groups (Meso Level), Social Service with Organizations and Community (Macro Level),General Evaluation.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Will be able to define the basic concepts of social work.
10, 13, 16, 6
A
1.1.Explains the concept of social work
10, 13, 16
A
1.2.Defines the concepts of empowerment, freedom, human rights and social justice.
10, 13, 16
A
2.Will be able to explain the historical development of Social Work.
2.1.Explains the development of Social Work in the world
2.2.Explains the history of social work in Turkey
3.Will be able to comprehend the aims, functions, knowledge, value and skill basis of the Social Work discipline.
10, 13, 16
A
3.1.Understands and establishes the relationship between social work and human rights.
3.2.Relates the aims and functions of social work with examples from real life
4.Will be able to learn systems theory, ecological system theory and empowerment theories.
10, 13, 16
A
4.1.Assess social problems using knowledge of systems, ecological systems and empowerment theories
4.2.Explains the relationship between human behavior and the environment with the approach of the individual within her environment
5.Will be able to evaluate problems with a generalist social work approach
10, 13, 16, 4
A
5.1.Applies the generalist social work intervention model
5.2.Assess cases with a generalist social work approach
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to the science and profession of Social Work
2
Definition, Objectives and Basic Principles of Social Service as Science and Occupation
3
Basic Concepts Related to Social Work: Social Welfare, Freedom, Equality, Empowerment, Human Rights, Social Justice, Here and Now, Individual in Her Environment, Social Functioning
4
Historical Development of Social Work in the World and in Turkey
5
Key Elements of Social Service Occupation: Community, Institution, Applicant and Social Service Specialist
6
Key Elements of Social Service: Knowledge, Skill and Value Base
7
System and Ecological System Theories
8
A Generalist Approach in Social Service
9
Empowerment approach
10
Examples of Generalist Social Work
11
Social Service with Individuals (Micro Level)
12
Social Service with Groups (Meso Level)
13
Social Service with Organizations and Community (Macro Level)
14
General Evaluation
Resources
-Charles Zastrow, Sosyal Hizmete Giriş, Nika Yay.
-Yüksel Baykara Acar, Hakan Acar, Sistem Kuramı - Ekolojik Sistem Kuramı ve Sosyal Hizmet: Temel Kavramlar ve Farklılıklar, Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet Dergisi, Yıl 2002, Cilt: 13 Sayı: 1, 29 - 35
-Veli Duyan, Sosyal Hizmet Temelleri, Yaklaşımları, Müdahale Yöntemleri, Nar Yay.
-Neil Thompson (2013). Kuram ve Uygulamada Sosyal Hizmeti Anlamak, Dipnot Yayınları
Sema Kut (1988). Sosyal Hizmet Mesleği- Nitelikleri, Temel Unsurları, Müdahale Yöntemleri, Ankara.
Walter A. Friedlander (1983). Sosyal Hizmetin Kavram ve Metodları. (Çev. Elkin Besin), SSYB, S.H. Genel
Müdürlüğü Yayını, No:43, Ankara.
Hakan Acar ve Gülsüm Çamur Duyan (2002). "Dünyada Sosyal Hizmet Mesleğinin Ortaya Çıkışı ve Gelişimi". Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet Dergisi, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sosyal Hizmetler Yüksekokulu Yayını, Cilt: 14, Sayı: 1, Ay: 4, Yıl: s: 1-19.
Kasım Karataş ve Gönül Erkan (2005). "Türkiye'de Sosyal Hizmet Eğitiminin Tarihçesi", Sosyal Hizmet
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.
X
4
Understands professional ethics, principles and values.
X
5
Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language.
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.
8
Able to cooperate with other disciplines and make teamwork.
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
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
4
16
64
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
3
10
30
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
10
10
General Exam
1
12
12
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
158
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(158/30)
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
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Derya BAYRI MENGİLLİ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Derya BAYRI MENGİLLİ
Assistant(s)
Aim
Course Objective This course is designed both to give general and basic information about theories and applications of social services and to develop analytical approach by examining thoroughly including basic components and stakeholders of social services.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to the science and profession of Social Work,Definition, Objectives and Basic Principles of Social Service as Science and Occupation,Basic Concepts Related to Social Work: Social Welfare, Freedom, Equality, Empowerment, Human Rights, Social Justice, Here and Now, Individual in Her Environment, Social Functioning,Historical Development of Social Work in the World and in Turkey,
Key Elements of Social Service Occupation: Community, Institution, Applicant and Social Service Specialist
,Key Elements of Social Service: Knowledge, Skill and Value Base,System and Ecological System Theories,A Generalist Approach in Social Service
,Empowerment approach,Examples of Generalist Social Work,Social Service with Individuals (Micro Level),Social Service with Groups (Meso Level), Social Service with Organizations and Community (Macro Level),General Evaluation.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Will be able to define the basic concepts of social work.
10, 13, 16, 6
A
1.1.Explains the concept of social work
10, 13, 16
A
1.2.Defines the concepts of empowerment, freedom, human rights and social justice.
10, 13, 16
A
2.Will be able to explain the historical development of Social Work.
2.1.Explains the development of Social Work in the world
2.2.Explains the history of social work in Turkey
3.Will be able to comprehend the aims, functions, knowledge, value and skill basis of the Social Work discipline.
10, 13, 16
A
3.1.Understands and establishes the relationship between social work and human rights.
3.2.Relates the aims and functions of social work with examples from real life
4.Will be able to learn systems theory, ecological system theory and empowerment theories.
10, 13, 16
A
4.1.Assess social problems using knowledge of systems, ecological systems and empowerment theories
4.2.Explains the relationship between human behavior and the environment with the approach of the individual within her environment
5.Will be able to evaluate problems with a generalist social work approach
10, 13, 16, 4
A
5.1.Applies the generalist social work intervention model
5.2.Assess cases with a generalist social work approach
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to the science and profession of Social Work
2
Definition, Objectives and Basic Principles of Social Service as Science and Occupation
3
Basic Concepts Related to Social Work: Social Welfare, Freedom, Equality, Empowerment, Human Rights, Social Justice, Here and Now, Individual in Her Environment, Social Functioning
4
Historical Development of Social Work in the World and in Turkey
5
Key Elements of Social Service Occupation: Community, Institution, Applicant and Social Service Specialist
6
Key Elements of Social Service: Knowledge, Skill and Value Base
7
System and Ecological System Theories
8
A Generalist Approach in Social Service
9
Empowerment approach
10
Examples of Generalist Social Work
11
Social Service with Individuals (Micro Level)
12
Social Service with Groups (Meso Level)
13
Social Service with Organizations and Community (Macro Level)
14
General Evaluation
Resources
-Charles Zastrow, Sosyal Hizmete Giriş, Nika Yay.
-Yüksel Baykara Acar, Hakan Acar, Sistem Kuramı - Ekolojik Sistem Kuramı ve Sosyal Hizmet: Temel Kavramlar ve Farklılıklar, Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet Dergisi, Yıl 2002, Cilt: 13 Sayı: 1, 29 - 35
-Veli Duyan, Sosyal Hizmet Temelleri, Yaklaşımları, Müdahale Yöntemleri, Nar Yay.
-Neil Thompson (2013). Kuram ve Uygulamada Sosyal Hizmeti Anlamak, Dipnot Yayınları
Sema Kut (1988). Sosyal Hizmet Mesleği- Nitelikleri, Temel Unsurları, Müdahale Yöntemleri, Ankara.
Walter A. Friedlander (1983). Sosyal Hizmetin Kavram ve Metodları. (Çev. Elkin Besin), SSYB, S.H. Genel
Müdürlüğü Yayını, No:43, Ankara.
Hakan Acar ve Gülsüm Çamur Duyan (2002). "Dünyada Sosyal Hizmet Mesleğinin Ortaya Çıkışı ve Gelişimi". Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet Dergisi, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sosyal Hizmetler Yüksekokulu Yayını, Cilt: 14, Sayı: 1, Ay: 4, Yıl: s: 1-19.
Kasım Karataş ve Gönül Erkan (2005). "Türkiye'de Sosyal Hizmet Eğitiminin Tarihçesi", Sosyal Hizmet
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.
X
4
Understands professional ethics, principles and values.
X
5
Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language.
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.
8
Able to cooperate with other disciplines and make teamwork.
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.