SOCIAL SERVICE WITH GROUPS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHT319	SOCIAL SERVICE WITH GROUPS	5	3	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to teach the students what the group chemistry is, to define the different groups and to teach the rules that the social service specialists working with the group should follow in the interviews.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as definition of group, application areas of social service with groups, the meeting stage when working with a group, pre-evaluation stage, implementation of procedures at different stages such as the planning phase, and techniques to be applied.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the application areas within the scope of social service with groups
Practice social service interview techniques related to groups by assimilating the nature of the stages involved while working with groups
Organize support programs for these groups by learning different types of groups
Devise policy and project proposals for macro, micro and mezzo groups

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Preliminary	Definition of group	Lecture
2	Literature Review	Intellectual and organizational bases of social service in the world and rise of social service	Lecture
3	Previous course revision and references	Preparation phase before working with groups	Lecture / Discussion
4	Previous course revision and references	Appraisal phase in working with groups	Lecture
5	Previous course revision and references	Preparation of group works	Lecture
6	Previous course revision and references	Response phase with theories in group works	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
7	Previous course revision and references	Comprehension of group dynamics in the response phase	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Previous course revision and references	Elements for improving groups	Lecture / Discussion
10	Literature Review	Role and responsibilities of group members	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
11	Previous course revision and references	Analysis of problems in a group and conflict theories	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
12	Literature Review	Using activities in the responses to be used for solving problems	Lecture and Question-Answer
13	Previous course revision and references	Final assessment and closure phase in group work	Lecture / Discussion
14	Previous course revision and references	Final assessment and closure phase in group work	Lecture / Discussion
15	Revision of the week	Revision	Feedback and Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Duyan V. (2007) Gruplarla Sosyal Hizmet. Ankara: Hacettepe Universitesi Publications.
Sheafor, B. ve Horejsi C. (2014). Sosyal Hizmet Uygulamasi. Ankara: Nika Publications.
Teater, B. (2015). Sosyal Hizmet Kuram ve Yontemleri. Ankara: Nika Publications.

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	Explain the basic concepts of Social Service, working fields and application frameworks.					4
2	Uses up-to-date information on Social Service field by associating it with the theory and application information of Social Service.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish the link between the application frameworks of Social Service.				3
2	Evaluate the developments in the field of migration, globalization and human rights in the new world by using the theoretical knowledge in the field.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the research methods related to the field of Social Service, concludes scientific conclusions about social problems.			2
2	Examine the spatial legislation of Social Service and develop new strategies for implementation.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve the problems specific to the field of Social Service according to scientific data.			2
2	Conduct trainings for individual, family and society by using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Service.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop his / her competence in this area by taking the leadership role in working with individuals, groups and society and taking responsibility as a team member.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes a life worthy of dignity of the person who is the subject of social service science.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Configures the communication between institutions in order to solve the problems.		1
2	Uses the educational role in the social service area.			2
3	Produces projects that will increase the consciousness level of the society.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with other professionals in the work team through an interdisciplinary approach at the stage of Social Service intervention				3
2	Acts as a social worker in accordance with the laws, regulations and professional ethics rules.			2
3	Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.				3

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	5	65
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	5	50
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	179