ALAN ÇALIŞMASI I-T PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHY441T	ALAN ÇALIŞMASI I-T	7	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	Prof. İSMET GALİP YOLCUOĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The goal is for social work students to develop, analyze, and gain an understanding of professional intervention strategies through theoretical knowledge and case analysis. Additionally, the goal is to equip them with the knowledge and attitudes regarding effective practices in crisis intervention, case management, and different levels of social work (micro, mezzo, macro), all within the framework of professional ethical principles.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Social work intervention strategies, methods for working with individuals and groups, case management, crisis and risk management, working with migrants, advocacy strategies, rights-based social work approaches, and innovative social work practices will be covered. In the later weeks of the course, case presentations will be conducted, and in addition to each case presentation, topics such as crisis, risk, and case management will be discussed.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the fundamental concepts of fieldwork.
Compares methods of working with individuals and groups in social work practice.
Analyzes and applies different social work intervention strategies.
Plans and implements case management processes.
Evaluates crisis intervention and risk management methods and develops solutions.
Applies rights-based social work approaches in response to societal issues.
Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles in social work.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Introduction to Fieldwork and Ethical Principles	Lecture and class discussion
2	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Methodology of Fieldwork	Team work and case analysis
3	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Working with Individuals in Social Work Practice	Example Case Study and In-Class Discussion
4	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Working with Groups in Social Work Practice	Group Simulation and Role Play
5	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Case Study	Student Presentation and Discussion
6	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Case Study	Student Presentation and Discussion
7	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Case Study	Student Presentation and Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Case Presentation, Crisis Intervention	Student Presentation and Group Discussion
10	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Case Presentation, Advocacy Strategies	Student Presentation and Case Analysis
11	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Case Presentation, Case Management	Student Presentation and Discussion
12	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Case Presentation, Risk Management	Student Presentation and Team Work
13	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Case Presentation, Working with Immigrants	Student Presentation and Discussion
14	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Case Presentation, Innovative Social Work Approaches	Student Presentation and Case Study
15	-	-	-
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	13	2	26
Preliminary & Further Study	13	1	13
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	13	1	13
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	56