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SOCIAL WORK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SHY343 SOCIAL WORK MANAGEMENT 5 2 2 2

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. İSMET GALİP YOLCUOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Lecturer KEREM AYDEMİR
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: It is aimed to gain knowledge about the basic concepts, developments and theories of organization and management, management processes and functions in terms of social work in institutions and organizations.
Contents of the Course Unit: Information on organization, management concepts, management processes and functions, manager and leader roles, roles of social worker as manager, relationship and interaction of social worker with organizational and managerial processes, quality of management and social service relation in human service organizations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains the concept of organization.
Explains the organizational processes.
Explains the concept of management.
Explains the functions of management.
Assesses the roles and functions of the social worker in terms of management and leadership.
Explains how social work practices take place within the administrative structure of the country.
Arranges the management and management processes in a social service institution.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Review Meeting the students, general information about the content of the course and the introduction of resources Lecture, Discussion
2 Literature Review Definition of the concept of organization, concepts related to the organization, development of the organization, organizational processes Lecture, Discussion
3 Literature Review Management concept, management functions Management science, theories about management: Classical, Neo-classical, Modern approach Lecture, Discussion
4 Literature Review The concept of manager, types of managers, executive functions and roles, management processes, leadership concept, types of leadership, the qualities of the social worker as manager and leader Lecture, Discussion
5 Literature Review Necessary knowledge and skills for an effective social service management Lecture, Discussion
6 Literature Review Human Resources Management and Social Work Lecture, Discussion
7 Literature Review In-class application Lecture, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Review Again before the midterm exam Lecture, Discussion
10 Literature Review Central government and social work Lecture, Discussion
11 Literature Review Local authorities and social services Lecture, Discussion
12 Literature Review Management in humanitarian service organizations: scope and characteristics Lecture, Discussion
13 Literature Review Management in humanitarian service organizations: scope and characteristics Lecture, Discussion
14 Literature Review Project management Lecture, Discussion
15 Literature Review An overview Lecture, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Güçlü, N. (2003). Stratejik Yönetim. Gazi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Cilt 23, Sayı 2, 61-85.
Aytaç, Ö.(2004). Örgütler Sosyolojik Bir Perspektif. Fırat Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt:14, Sayı: 1, 189-217.
Sarıkaya, M.(2011) Sosyal Hizmet Kurumlarında Yönetim, Nobel Yayınevi.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains basic knowledge about performing an evidence-based social work intervention for clients with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community levels.
5
2
Gains knowledge to communicate effectively with client systems and to use communication tools in the process of social work practice.
4
3
Gains knowledge of social welfare policy and social welfare services.
5
4
Gains knowledge of legislation, professional ethical principles and values.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains basic knowledge about performing an evidence-based social work intervention for clients with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community levels.
4
2
Gains knowledge to communicate effectively with client systems and to use communication tools in the process of social work practice.
5
3
Gains knowledge about research methods and techniques in social work.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains the ability to think critically, analyze, and synthesize.
5
2
Gains the ability to conduct social work research, benefit from research results, and interpret professional literature.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains the ability to perform evidence-based social work practice at the generalist level with client groups.
3
2
Gains the ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to use relevant information and other technologies in the context of social work practice.
5
3
Gains the ability to perform social work interventions for client systems at the individual, family, group and community level and to report and record these interventions.
4
4
Gains the ability to perform managerial tasks, establish inter-institutional relations, cooperation, and coordination, and develop joint services through the application of modern management knowledge and techniques.
5
5
By accepting the positive value of difference, the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences is gained.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The knowledge of social work areas can be used, and the social work intervention is carried out independently.
5
2
Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve the problems encountered in social work practices.
5
3
Provides guidance and counseling for the professional practice and development of social work students and newly graduated social workers.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach.
4
2
A positive attitude towards lifelong learning is developed.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Opinions on social work issues and problem solutions can be shared verbally and in writing with relevant people and institutions, with people from the same or different professions, and with quantitative and qualitative data.
4
2
Can organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live, with a sense of social responsibility.
5
3
Monitors and evaluates the events/developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the fields of social work.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Determines the duties, authorities, rights, and responsibilities related to the social work profession.
4
2
Acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles, and standards.
4
3
Carries out its practices in social work areas with environmental awareness.
4
4
The conceptual framework, perspectives, theoretical approaches, and models are used to guide the implementation of each level of social work intervention.
4
5
The development of social work as a science and profession is supported.
4
6
With knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes, society is modeled, and a lifelong learning approach is adopted.
4
7
Acts in accordance with the quality management and processes in line with the modern management approach in human service organizations.
4
8
Carries out the practices in social work areas with environmental awareness.
4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 3 1 3
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 10 1 10
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 7 1 7
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 36 0 50
Total Workload of the Course Unit 50
Workload (h) / 25.5 2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 2,0