FIELD TRAINING I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHY441	FIELD TRAINING I	7	24	12	12

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	Prof. İSMET GALİP YOLCUOĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the realization of social work interventions in the establishment environment and thus to gain experience under the supervision of the supervisor.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Communicating with the client and the organization system, identifying the problems and needs related to the social service in the organization, preparing the professional intervention plan, realizing the intervention plan, terminating the professional intervention, evaluation and monitoring.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Apply professional interventions at micro level.
Illustrates occupational interventions at the mezzo level.
Solves social problems at macro level.
Composes professional report.
Explains information about the functioning of the organization.
Explains how to use social resources.
Acts according to professional ethical values.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	Introduction, General information about the course: Purpose, Content, Application, Evaluation	Lecture, Discussion, Clinical Practice
2	Literature Review	Review of the previous week, Theory/Theory - Practice/Application, Theory - Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Clinical Practice
3	Literature Review	Sharing experience on field practices, Functions and roles of the social worker	Lecture, Discussion, Clinical Practice
4	Literature Review	Experience sharing on field practices, Practice Frameworks in Social Work	Lecture, Discussion, Clinical Practice
5	Literature Review	Sharing experience on field practices, Principles guiding social work practices	Lecture, Discussion, Clinical Practice
6	Literature Review	Sharing experience on field practices, Principles guiding social work practices (Continued)	Lecture, Discussion, Clinical Practice
7	Literature Review	Sharing experience on field practices, Basic communication skills in social work practices	Lecture, Discussion, Clinical Practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review	Sharing experience on field applications, social work with Sensitive Applicant groups	Lecture, Discussion, Clinical Practice
10	Literature Review	Experience sharing on field applications, Social Review Report	Lecture, Discussion, Clinical Practice
11	Literature Review	Experience sharing on field applications Social Review Report (Continued)	Lecture, Discussion, Clinical Practice
12	Literature Review	Experience sharing on field applications, Intervention and monitoring I	Lecture, Discussion, Clinical Practice
13	Literature Review	Experience sharing on field applications, Intervention and monitoring II	Lecture, Discussion, Clinical Practice
14	Literature Review	Sharing experience on field practices, Ending occupational intervention, Continuing social work practices	Lecture, Discussion, Clinical Practice
15	Literature Review	General overview	Lecture, Discussion, Clinical Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Sheafor, B.,Herojsi, C. (2016). Sosyal Hizmet Uygulaması. Nika Yayınevi

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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.					4
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.					4
4	Gains knowledge of legislation, professional ethical principles and values.					4

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.						5
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.						5

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.						5

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.						5
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.						5
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.						5

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

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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
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	13	24	312
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	13	0	312