Course: Field Social Work

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Course title Field Social Work
Course code UZV/C5TP
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zichová Michaela, Mgr.
Course content
- Basic concepts from the field of TSP. History of field social work (hereinafter referred to as TSP). Theoretical concepts of TSP. - TSP target groups (e.g. seniors, families with children, persons at risk of social exclusion, persons with addictions, etc.). Institution performing TSP. - Current legislation and TSP. - Field social worker - specifics, competences, personality, role, education, supervision. - Dilemmas in field social work. - Performance of screening and social investigation in TSP practice. - Health and social worker as a field worker - possibilities, approaches. - Administration in field social work. - Case studies of the field social worker, TSP in practice.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Term paper - 25 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 25 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
define the concept of field social work and explain its meaning from different perspectives
define the concept of field social work and explain its meaning from different perspectives
explain field social work as one of the most important ways of implementing social work in practice
explain field social work as one of the most important ways of implementing social work in practice
describe the risks of field social work
describe the risks of field social work
list and characterize the target groups of field social work, including the institutions that work with them (OSPOD, social services, ...)
list and characterize the target groups of field social work, including the institutions that work with them (OSPOD, social services, ...)
orient yourself in the history of field social work
orient yourself in the history of field social work
Skills
apply knowledge of screening and social investigation in the practice of social / health social work
apply knowledge of screening and social investigation in the practice of social / health social work
connect and apply field social work to the practice of various social services
connect and apply field social work to the practice of various social services
effectively use various methods and techniques in field social work practice
effectively use various methods and techniques in field social work practice
explain the application of the health and social worker in field social work practice (practical examples)
explain the application of the health and social worker in field social work practice (practical examples)
evaluate the situation of the field social work client and propose a solution plan
evaluate the situation of the field social work client and propose a solution plan
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of another type of paper written by the student (Casuistry, diary, plan ...)
Analysis of another type of paper written by the student (Casuistry, diary, plan ...)
Recommended literature
  • JANOUŠKOVÁ, K., NEDĚLNÍKOVÁ. D. (ed.). Profesní dovednosti terénních pracovníků. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita v Ostravě, 2008.
  • MATOUŠEK, O., KOLÁČKOVÁ, J. a P. KODYMOVÁ. Sociální práce v praxi: Specifika různých cílových skupin a práce s nimi. Sociální práce v praxi: Specifika různých cílových skupin a práce s nimi, 2009.
  • NEDĚLNÍKOVÁ, D. (dd.). Metodická příručka pro výkon terénní sociální práce. Ostrava: MPSV, 2007.


Study plans that include the course
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