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Course: Basics of Social Work

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Course title Basics of Social Work
Course code KKV/KPSPR
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Slatinská Bianka, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
- social work as scientific discipline; - social work as practical activity; - basic forms of social work, approaches in social work; - ethic of social work; - social worker, social service user; - specific problems of social work; - legislation; - types of social services.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
Students will gain knowledge necessary to understand the nature of social work in the social system. They become familiar with the conceptual apparatus, with ethic of social work, with types of clients and person of social worker included key competencies, which are used in social work, with valid legislation and typology of social services.
- orientation in the basics of social work, knowledges of main approaches and methods of social work.
Prerequisites
No assumptions.

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar Work, Written exam

- participation in class discussions - exam - written test Students must have at least 80% participation in class. In case of lower participation, it is necessary to prepare a seminar paper (3-5 NS, ISO citation standard) on the topic - The role of a social educator in social work - current trends and research. Students with an individual study plan must complete a written test + 50% participation in seminars.
Recommended literature
  • Matoušek,O. (2005). Slovník sociální práce. Praha: Portál.
  • Matoušek,O. (2007). Základy sociální práce. Praha: Portál.
  • Úlehla, I. (2005). Umění pomáhat. Praha: SLON.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Pedagogy - specialization Prevention of Social Pathological Phenomena (BB20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 26.03.2025 23:59. Data created for academic year 2024/2025