Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL WORK THEORIES and APPROACHES | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| 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 | The aim of this course is to learn the theories and approaches that are frequently used in social work fields and to raise awareness about their use in social work practice. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The importance of theories and approaches in social work, An overview of theories and approaches used in social work practices,Systems Theory and Ecological Approach,Empowerment approach,Case study/application with system, ecological system and empowerment theories,Motivational theories and techniques,Case study with motivational theory,Evidence-based theory and practice,Anti-oppression theory and practice,Solution focused theory and techniques,Case study with solution-focused theory,Cognitive-behavioral theories and techniques,Bağlanma teorisi ve vaka incelemesi,Crisis intervention theory and case study,Case study. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1.Will be able to discuss the importance of theories, methods and approaches in social work | 10, 13, 16, 4, 9 | A |
| 1.1.Analyzes the difference between theory and method | ||
| 1.2.Explains why theories and methods are needed in social work practices. | ||
| 2.Will be able to use system, ecological system and empowerment theories in practice | 10, 13, 16, 4, 9 | A |
| 2.1.Applies system and ecological system and empowerment theories on the case. | ||
| 2.2.Explains the problems encountered in individual, group, family and social systems by associating them with the concepts of theories. | ||
| 3.Will be able to use motivational theory in practice | 10, 13, 16, 4, 9 | A |
| 3.1.Analyzes cases that are appropriate to study with motivational theory | ||
| 3.2.Implements the techniques of motivational theory in case intervention. | ||
| 4.Will be able to evaluates evidence-based theory and its importance in practice | 10, 13, 16, 4, 9 | A |
| 4.1.Discuss the evidence base of evidence-based theory and how it fits into assessment | ||
| 4.2.Case studies with evidence-based theory | ||
| 5.Will be able to apply anti-oppression theory in social work | 10, 13, 16, 4, 6, 9 | A |
| 5.1.Assess cases using anti-oppressive theory | ||
| 5.2.Addresses macro social work cases by drawing on the knowledge of anti-oppression theory | ||
| 6.Will be able to explain the general framework of solution-oriented theory, cognitive behavioral approach and attachment theory in social work practices. | 10, 13, 16, 4, 6, 9 | A |
| 6.1.Explain the concepts of solution-focused theory, cognitive behavioral theory, and attachment theory | ||
| 6.2.Discuss the importance of solution-focused theory, cognitive behavioral theory and attachment theory in case interventions. |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The importance of theories and approaches in social work, An overview of theories and approaches used in social work practices | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 2 | Systems Theory and Ecological Approach | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 3 | Empowerment approach | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 4 | Case study/application with system, ecological system and empowerment theories | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 5 | Motivational theories and techniques | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 6 | Case study with motivational theory | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 7 | Evidence-based theory and practice | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 8 | Anti-oppression theory and practice | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 9 | Solution focused theory and techniques | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 10 | Case study with solution-focused theory | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 11 | Cognitive-behavioral theories and techniques | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 12 | Bağlanma teorisi ve vaka incelemesi | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 13 | Crisis intervention theory and case study | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 14 | Case study | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| Resources |
| Teater, B. (2015). Sosyal Hizmet Kuram ve Yöntemleri: Uygulama için bir giriş. (Abdullah Karatay, Çev. Ed.) Ankara: Nika Yayınları. Adams, R., Dominelli, L. ve Payne, M. (2015). Sosyal Hizmet: Temel alanlar ve eleştirel yaklaşımlar. (Tarık Tuncay, Çev. Ed.) Ankara: Nika Yayınları. Beck, J.S. (2014). Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapi. (Muzaffer Şahin, Çev. Ed.). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Tuncay, T. ve İl, S. (2006). "Sosyal Hizmette Baskı Karşıtı Uygulama", Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet, 17(2), 59-71 |
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. | 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. | ||||||
| 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 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 112 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(112/30) | 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 THEORIES and APPROACHES | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| 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 | The aim of this course is to learn the theories and approaches that are frequently used in social work fields and to raise awareness about their use in social work practice. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The importance of theories and approaches in social work, An overview of theories and approaches used in social work practices,Systems Theory and Ecological Approach,Empowerment approach,Case study/application with system, ecological system and empowerment theories,Motivational theories and techniques,Case study with motivational theory,Evidence-based theory and practice,Anti-oppression theory and practice,Solution focused theory and techniques,Case study with solution-focused theory,Cognitive-behavioral theories and techniques,Bağlanma teorisi ve vaka incelemesi,Crisis intervention theory and case study,Case study. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1.Will be able to discuss the importance of theories, methods and approaches in social work | 10, 13, 16, 4, 9 | A |
| 1.1.Analyzes the difference between theory and method | ||
| 1.2.Explains why theories and methods are needed in social work practices. | ||
| 2.Will be able to use system, ecological system and empowerment theories in practice | 10, 13, 16, 4, 9 | A |
| 2.1.Applies system and ecological system and empowerment theories on the case. | ||
| 2.2.Explains the problems encountered in individual, group, family and social systems by associating them with the concepts of theories. | ||
| 3.Will be able to use motivational theory in practice | 10, 13, 16, 4, 9 | A |
| 3.1.Analyzes cases that are appropriate to study with motivational theory | ||
| 3.2.Implements the techniques of motivational theory in case intervention. | ||
| 4.Will be able to evaluates evidence-based theory and its importance in practice | 10, 13, 16, 4, 9 | A |
| 4.1.Discuss the evidence base of evidence-based theory and how it fits into assessment | ||
| 4.2.Case studies with evidence-based theory | ||
| 5.Will be able to apply anti-oppression theory in social work | 10, 13, 16, 4, 6, 9 | A |
| 5.1.Assess cases using anti-oppressive theory | ||
| 5.2.Addresses macro social work cases by drawing on the knowledge of anti-oppression theory | ||
| 6.Will be able to explain the general framework of solution-oriented theory, cognitive behavioral approach and attachment theory in social work practices. | 10, 13, 16, 4, 6, 9 | A |
| 6.1.Explain the concepts of solution-focused theory, cognitive behavioral theory, and attachment theory | ||
| 6.2.Discuss the importance of solution-focused theory, cognitive behavioral theory and attachment theory in case interventions. |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The importance of theories and approaches in social work, An overview of theories and approaches used in social work practices | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 2 | Systems Theory and Ecological Approach | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 3 | Empowerment approach | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 4 | Case study/application with system, ecological system and empowerment theories | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 5 | Motivational theories and techniques | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 6 | Case study with motivational theory | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 7 | Evidence-based theory and practice | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 8 | Anti-oppression theory and practice | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 9 | Solution focused theory and techniques | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 10 | Case study with solution-focused theory | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 11 | Cognitive-behavioral theories and techniques | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 12 | Bağlanma teorisi ve vaka incelemesi | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 13 | Crisis intervention theory and case study | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| 14 | Case study | Examining academic studies on the subject |
| Resources |
| Teater, B. (2015). Sosyal Hizmet Kuram ve Yöntemleri: Uygulama için bir giriş. (Abdullah Karatay, Çev. Ed.) Ankara: Nika Yayınları. Adams, R., Dominelli, L. ve Payne, M. (2015). Sosyal Hizmet: Temel alanlar ve eleştirel yaklaşımlar. (Tarık Tuncay, Çev. Ed.) Ankara: Nika Yayınları. Beck, J.S. (2014). Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapi. (Muzaffer Şahin, Çev. Ed.). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Tuncay, T. ve İl, S. (2006). "Sosyal Hizmette Baskı Karşıtı Uygulama", Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet, 17(2), 59-71 |
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. | 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. | ||||||
| 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 | |