Course: Social Casework

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Course title Social Casework
Course code KCHP/PSP
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
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)
  • Zvánovcová Veronika, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Emrová Nicole, Mgr.
Course content
Definition of individual social work Theoretical framework of case work. First contact with the client Personality of the social worker. Social worker-client relationship Communication with the client Stages of case work Client-oriented approach Task-oriented approach Systemic approach Counselling Crisis intervention 3.11., 10.11., 24.11. - there will be teaching in the field - visiting clients - the organisation of teaching will be introduced at the first lesson of the course

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Demonstration, Activating (simulations, games, drama), E-learning, Practical training
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce selected concepts, stages, techniques and approaches in individual social work, including the practice of practical skills of working with clients. The seminars also work with students' experiences from professional practice. Students will consolidate their knowledge of case-based social work in the course. At the same time, the student will try to apply the theoretical knowledge in concrete case situations. Students will acquire or consolidate the following professional knowledge and skills in the course: - establishing a relationship with a client - first contact - communication with the client - individual social work phase.
The student will understand the development of individual social work. The student can approach a client, establish contact with him/her and arrange a personal contract.
Prerequisites
Before entering the course, the student should be able to take the course Theoretical Foundations of Social Work (KCHP/KTVSP) and be able to define the field of social work, its objectives and basic concepts of social work.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Interview, Seminar work

- attendance at lessons - permitted absences 2. - studying the required literature, - elaboration of a specific Individual Plan (hereinafter referred to as IP) with the client (the topic is chosen by the student) - passing a credit by oral examination For the oral examination, the student brings the developed IP with the client, where he/she demonstrates that he/she can apply the theoretical knowledge to specific practical activities. Developing an individual plan (hereinafter referred to as IP) with the client. The student chooses any client, from any area of social work, describes his/her life situation, and outlines the problem and the solution procedure. The student defines what an IP is. The student is able to present a reason for creating an IP with a client. The student brings the developed IP for credit, where it is evaluated and discussed on the chosen topic. During the oral interview, the examiner may get into various questions related to the material covered in the Social Work Casework learning units.
Recommended literature
  • Etický kodex sociálního pracovníka ČR, Praha. 1994.
  • Fabián Petr. Možná to jde i jinak.. Pardubice, 2021. ISBN 978-80-7560-368-5.
  • Gabura, J., Pružinová, J. Poradenský proces, Praha. 1995.
  • Kopřiva, K. Lidský vztah jako součást profese, Praha. 1994.
  • Kurt, L. Systematická terapie..
  • Mátela, A. Teorie sociální práce I.. Praha: Grada, 2019.
  • Matoušek, O.:. Metody a řízení sociální práce.. Praha: Portál, 2003. ISBN 978-80-7367-502-8.
  • Navrátil, P. Teorie a metody sociální práce. Brno, MZ, 2001. 2001. ISBN 80-903070-0-0.
  • Řezníček, M. Metody sociální práce, Praha. 1994.
  • Schimerlingová, Novotná. Sociální práce, její vývoj a metodické postupy, Praha. 1992.
  • Úlehla, I. Umění pomáhat, Písek. 1996.
  • Urban, David. Specifika sociální práce při práci s vybranými cílovými skupinami. Vydání první. Praha : NLN, Nakladatelství Lidové noviny, 2018. ISBN 978-80-7422-637-3.
  • Vodáčková, Daniela. Krizová intervence. 4., aktualizované vydání. Praha : Portál, 2020. ISBN 978-80-262-1704-6.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Theology Study plan (Version): Social and Charity Work (2016) Category: Social sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter