Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL WORK with FAMILIES | SH2152180 | 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) | Lect. Zeynep TÜRKYILMAZ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To examine the structure, functions, and historical transformation of the family within a theoretical framework; and to provide skills in planned intervention, advocacy, and counseling for children and families at risk, in line with the generalist practice of social work. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Family: Basic Concepts and Definitions, Functions, Roles, and Structure of the Family,Family Structure and the Family Life Cycle in Turkey,Family Theories - I: (Structural-Functionalist, Systems, and Symbolic-Interactionist),Family Theories - II: (Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, and Feminist),Family Issues: Violence and Addiction,Family Issues: Divorce, Poverty, and Communication ,Social Work Intervention for Families,The Planned Change Process and Consulting Approaches,Children: Basic Concepts and Children’s Rights,The Child Justice and Welfare System in Turkey,Children at Risk and Child Care Services,Institutional Care and Intervention with Special Populations,General evaluation. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. He/she will be able to define the family institution in terms of basic concepts, functions and structural characteristics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 1.1. He/she defines the family universally and culturally and explains its place in society as a social institution. | ||
| 1.2. He/she distinguishes between biological, economic and psycho-social functions of the family, and the differences between traditional and modern family structures. | ||
| 1.3. He/she analyzes the historical change of family structure in Turkey and the stages of the "Family Life Cycle". | ||
| 2. He/she will be able to understand the basic theoretical approaches and counseling models for the family. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 2.1. He/she applies Structural-Functionalist, Systems, and Symbolic Interactionist theories to family dynamics. | ||
| 2.2. He/she compares the basic principles of Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic and Feminist approaches in family intervention. | ||
| 3. He/she will be able to analyze family problems and develop social work intervention strategies. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 3.1. He/she evaluates the effects of problems such as violence, addiction, poverty and divorce on the family system. | ||
| 3.2. He/she manages the stages of the "Planned Change Process" (preparation, contract, implementation, termination) in social work intervention for families. | ||
| 4. He/she will be able to interpret childhood, children's rights and the child welfare system within the framework of legislation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 4.1. He/she explains the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the juvenile justice system in Turkey (Child Protection Law, etc.) at a basic level. | ||
| 4.2. He/she understands the roles of social workers in the field of child welfare and the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation. | ||
| 5. He/she will be able to identify care services and intervention methods for children at risk and special groups. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 5.1. He/she analyzes institutional care (Child Houses, Love Houses, etc.) and family-oriented services (Foster Care, Adoption) for children living on the streets, abused or pushed into crime. | ||
| 5.2. He/she develops inclusive social work models for children with special needs and disadvantaged families. |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family: Basic Concepts and Definitions | |
| 2 | Functions, Roles, and Structure of the Family | |
| 3 | Family Structure and the Family Life Cycle in Turkey | |
| 4 | Family Theories - I: (Structural-Functionalist, Systems, and Symbolic-Interactionist) | |
| 5 | Family Theories - II: (Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, and Feminist) | |
| 6 | Family Issues: Violence and Addiction | |
| 7 | Family Issues: Divorce, Poverty, and Communication | |
| 8 | Social Work Intervention for Families | |
| 9 | The Planned Change Process and Consulting Approaches | |
| 10 | Children: Basic Concepts and Children’s Rights | |
| 11 | The Child Justice and Welfare System in Turkey | |
| 12 | Children at Risk and Child Care Services | |
| 13 | Institutional Care and Intervention with Special Populations | |
| 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 4. Genç, Y. & Taylan, H. H. (Eds.). (2018). Social Work with Family and Children. Eskişehir: Anadolu University Publications. |
| 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. | 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. | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Term Project | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 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 with FAMILIES | SH2152180 | 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) | Lect. Zeynep TÜRKYILMAZ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To examine the structure, functions, and historical transformation of the family within a theoretical framework; and to provide skills in planned intervention, advocacy, and counseling for children and families at risk, in line with the generalist practice of social work. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Family: Basic Concepts and Definitions, Functions, Roles, and Structure of the Family,Family Structure and the Family Life Cycle in Turkey,Family Theories - I: (Structural-Functionalist, Systems, and Symbolic-Interactionist),Family Theories - II: (Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, and Feminist),Family Issues: Violence and Addiction,Family Issues: Divorce, Poverty, and Communication ,Social Work Intervention for Families,The Planned Change Process and Consulting Approaches,Children: Basic Concepts and Children’s Rights,The Child Justice and Welfare System in Turkey,Children at Risk and Child Care Services,Institutional Care and Intervention with Special Populations,General evaluation. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. He/she will be able to define the family institution in terms of basic concepts, functions and structural characteristics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 1.1. He/she defines the family universally and culturally and explains its place in society as a social institution. | ||
| 1.2. He/she distinguishes between biological, economic and psycho-social functions of the family, and the differences between traditional and modern family structures. | ||
| 1.3. He/she analyzes the historical change of family structure in Turkey and the stages of the "Family Life Cycle". | ||
| 2. He/she will be able to understand the basic theoretical approaches and counseling models for the family. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 2.1. He/she applies Structural-Functionalist, Systems, and Symbolic Interactionist theories to family dynamics. | ||
| 2.2. He/she compares the basic principles of Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic and Feminist approaches in family intervention. | ||
| 3. He/she will be able to analyze family problems and develop social work intervention strategies. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 3.1. He/she evaluates the effects of problems such as violence, addiction, poverty and divorce on the family system. | ||
| 3.2. He/she manages the stages of the "Planned Change Process" (preparation, contract, implementation, termination) in social work intervention for families. | ||
| 4. He/she will be able to interpret childhood, children's rights and the child welfare system within the framework of legislation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 4.1. He/she explains the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the juvenile justice system in Turkey (Child Protection Law, etc.) at a basic level. | ||
| 4.2. He/she understands the roles of social workers in the field of child welfare and the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation. | ||
| 5. He/she will be able to identify care services and intervention methods for children at risk and special groups. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A, C |
| 5.1. He/she analyzes institutional care (Child Houses, Love Houses, etc.) and family-oriented services (Foster Care, Adoption) for children living on the streets, abused or pushed into crime. | ||
| 5.2. He/she develops inclusive social work models for children with special needs and disadvantaged families. |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family: Basic Concepts and Definitions | |
| 2 | Functions, Roles, and Structure of the Family | |
| 3 | Family Structure and the Family Life Cycle in Turkey | |
| 4 | Family Theories - I: (Structural-Functionalist, Systems, and Symbolic-Interactionist) | |
| 5 | Family Theories - II: (Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, and Feminist) | |
| 6 | Family Issues: Violence and Addiction | |
| 7 | Family Issues: Divorce, Poverty, and Communication | |
| 8 | Social Work Intervention for Families | |
| 9 | The Planned Change Process and Consulting Approaches | |
| 10 | Children: Basic Concepts and Children’s Rights | |
| 11 | The Child Justice and Welfare System in Turkey | |
| 12 | Children at Risk and Child Care Services | |
| 13 | Institutional Care and Intervention with Special Populations | |
| 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 4. Genç, Y. & Taylan, H. H. (Eds.). (2018). Social Work with Family and Children. Eskişehir: Anadolu University Publications. |
| 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. | 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. | 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 | |