Course: Theoretical Foundations of Social Work

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Course title Theoretical Foundations of Social Work
Course code KCHP/TVSO
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Zvánovcová Veronika, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to the subject - organization of studies. Introduction to social work, general background. Introduction to SP. Legislative definition, Human rights in SP. Definition of SP. Basic concepts of SP. Development of social work and development of Czech social work historical context - self-study. Nature of theories in social work, assessment and choice of theories. Theories relevant to social work - discussion with an expert on using SP theories and methods (for TVSO, if there is interest from KTVSO, the teaching can be hybrid). The personality of the social worker, supervision. Identity of social work. Ethical aspects of social work, values in social work - discussion with an expert - combined TVSO/KTVSO lesson - 25.11. 2023 - hybrid teaching.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Activating (simulations, games, drama), E-learning, Practical training
Learning outcomes
- definition and understanding of the basic concepts of Social Work, - getting familiar with the target groups of Social Work, - presenting the historical development of Social Work here and abroad, - to get an overview of basic selected theories of Social Work, - learning the specific daily work of a Social Worker, - understanding the meaning of the relationship between the Social Worker and the client, including his/her ethical aspects and demands on personality of Social Worker, - understanding the context of Social Work, social policy and related legislation, including public debate
Students will acquire the theoretical basis in the Social Work discipline. They will be able to specify and assess the historical, cultural and social context of the Social Work situation in the Czech Republic. The subject serves as a pre-understanding for other courses in the field of Social Work.
Prerequisites
No knowledge beyond the scope of entrance exam requirements is required for the course.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Interview, Seminar work

- regular attendance at seminars ( 2 absences allowed per semester), - studying the study materials, - studying the required literature, - watching videos of lectures given by experts, - a seminar paper on the History of Social Work ( until 25.11.2023) - in case of absence from class, it is necessary to study the topic in self-study - passing an oral examination. In accordance with Article 24, paragraph 1, SZŘ JU, the student must obtain credits from this course in the first semester of study (within the required twenty credits). If credits for this course are not obtained in the first semester, it will be decided to terminate his/her studies (in accordance with Article 31, par. 1, letter a) SZŘ JU).
Recommended literature
  • odborný časopis: Sociální práce/Sociálna práca Dostupné také na: http://www.socialniprace.cz. Brno:ASVSP.
  • Baráková, M., Kaczor, M., Elichová M. Sociální pracovník jako archeotyp postmoderního superhrdiny? Sociální práce/Sociálna práca 5/2016. 2016.
  • Elichová, M. a kol. Sociální práce: Aktuální otázky. Praha: Grada, 2017. ISBN 978-80-271-0080-4.
  • Fabián Petr. Možná to jde i jinak.. Pardubice, 2021. ISBN 978-80-7560-368-5.
  • Fischer Ondřej. Profesionalita ctnosti a etika povolání.. Praha Univerzita Karlova, 2021. ISBN 978-80-246-4906-1.
  • Chytil, O. Důsledky modernizace pro sociální práci. Sociální práce/Sociálna práca 4/2007. 2007.
  • JANEBOVÁ, R., MUSIL, L. Mýty o roli sociálních pracovníků a pracovnic. Brno, 2007.
  • Kopřiva, K. Lidský vztah jako součást profese, 8. vyd.. Praha: Portál, 2016.
  • Matoušek. O. a kol. Encyklopedie sociální práce. Praha, 2013.
  • Matoušek, O. Základy sociální práce, 2. vyd.. Praha: Portál, 2007.
  • Matoušek Oldřich. Profesní způsobilost a vzdělávání v sociální práci. Praha Univerzita Karlova, 2021. ISBN 978-80-246-4904-7.
  • Matoušek Oldřich. Strategie a postupy v sociální práci.. Praha, 2022. ISBN 978-80-262-1.
  • Musil, L. Různorodost pojetí, nejasná nabídka a kontrola výkonu ?sociální práce?. Brno, 2008.
  • NAVRÁTIL, P. Teorie a metody sociální práce. 1. vyd. Brno: Marek Zeman, 2001. ISBN 80-903070-0-0.
  • Nečasová, M. "Profesní etika", in: Matoušek, O. (vyd.), Metody a řízení sociální práce,3. aktualiz. a dopl. vyd.. Praha: Portál, 2013.
  • Payne, M. Modern Social Work Theory.. Oxford University Press, 2016. ISBN 9780190615246.
  • RŮŽIČKOVÁ, D., MUSIL, L. Hledají sociální pracovníci kolektivní identitu?. Brno, 2009.
  • ŘEZNÍČEK, I. Metody sociální práce. 1. vyd. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 1994. ISBN 80-85850-00-1.
  • ÚLEHLA, I. Umění pomáhat. 2. vyd. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 1999. ISBN 80-85850-69-9.


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 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter