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Course Credit	2.0
Course ECTS Credit	3.0
Teaching Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Level of Course	Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of Course	Programme Elective
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?	S
Course Coordinator	Assist. Prof. Dr. HACER DUYGU YEŞİLKAYALI
Instructor (s)
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	The objective of the course is to provide information to the students about conceptual content of the school social work, historical development of shool social work, the roles and responsibilities of the social workers at schools and information about the relevant legal framework on children and their families
Course Content	Historical Development of Schooling School Social Work in Turkey The roles of social workers in schools Organisational structures in the schools Common risky behaviours at schools Common types of bullying at schools, characteristics of victims and case studies A case study: Evaluation of social problems at schools and the roles of social workers in solving these social problems Evaluation of introvert behaviour through case studies Evaluation of extrovert behaviour through case studies The roles of social workers in the reduction of harm caused by introvert and extrovert behaviour Movie screening on the student problems in schools (Half Nelson) Evaluation of the movie "Half Nelson" from a social work perspective Social work intervention in problem solving at schools.

The aim of the course

The objective of the course is to provide information to the students about conceptual content of the school social work, historical development of shool social work, the roles and responsibilities of the social workers at schools and information about the relevant legal framework on children and their families

Course Content

Historical Development of Schooling School Social Work in Turkey The roles of social workers in schools Organisational structures in the schools Common risky behaviours at schools Common types of bullying at schools, characteristics of victims and case studies A case study: Evaluation of social problems at schools and the roles of social workers in solving these social problems Evaluation of introvert behaviour through case studies Evaluation of extrovert behaviour through case studies The roles of social workers in the reduction of harm caused by introvert and extrovert behaviour Movie screening on the student problems in schools (Half Nelson) Evaluation of the movie "Half Nelson" from a social work perspective Social work intervention in problem solving at schools.

Learning Outcomes

The student possess knowledge of theory, approaches, models, legislation, human behavior, human rights, human behaviors and social environment, social problems related to social work discipline; social welfare policies and services; social work administration, professional ethics, principles and values, and information of the applied fields of social work
The student possess knowledge of research methodologies and techniques, as well as of information technologies and establishing effective communication
The student possess the basic practical knowledge to accomplish social work intervention at individual, group, organization, and societal levels, and for varied counselees who have different characteristics in terms of the global
The student possess skills to make observations and conduct professional interviews at each stage of the social work, of reporting and, establishing written and oral communication, using communication mediums effectively in the context of application
The student possess skills to conduct social work research, utilize the findings of already conducted research, of using information and other technologies, interpreting the professional literature, critical thinking, making analysis and synthesis
The student possess skills to fulfil administrative duties by using contemporary administrative information and techniques, to create common services with leadership, cooperation among institutions, social dialogue understanding
Along with the social work application at generalist level with client groups, they possess skills to accomplish the planned intervention process
They possess skills to conduct intervention by acknowledging the positive value of difference
By using his/her accumulated knowledge related to social work fields, s/he conducts social work intervention independently or as a team member, and takes responsibility, as well plans and manages events regarding the development of employees working under his/her authority/responsibility
S/he assesses the acquired information and skills related to his/her field with a critical approach; as well uses the competency to learn foreign languages, information and communication technologies and embraces the understanding of life-long learning by constituting a role model for the society with her/his skills, abilities, values and attitudes
S/he monitors the developments in the field of social work locally and globally, informs the related institutions and individuals regarding these developments, shares her/his thoughts and solution offerings with his/her colleagues and professionals from other fields by supplementing his/her views with quantitative and qualitative findings, and accordingly, designs projects with social responsibility
S/he determines the duties, authorities, rights and responsibilities related to social work profession, supports the development of the profession, and acts in accordance with legislation, professional ethics, norms and standards, accreditation management and administration processes
S/he uses the information and skills peculiar to social work with a right-based and social justice-centered approach, as well as the planned change process in the cliental system, within the framing of societal, scientific, cultural, professional, and environmental values, by taking on the responsibilities and necessities required by the social work intervention, in working with individuals, families, organizations and macro-level applications with the society

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Historical Development of Schooling
2	School social work in Turkey
3	The roles of social workers in schools
4	Organisational structures in the schools
5	Common risky behaviours at schools
6	Common types of bullying at schools, characteristics of victims and case studies
7	A case study: Evaluation of social problems at schools and the roles of social workers in solving these social problems
8	Midterm exam
9	Evaluation of introvert behaviour through case studies
10	Evaluation of extrovert behaviour through case studies
11	The roles of social workers in the reduction of harm caused by introvert and extrovert behaviour
12	Movie screening on the student problems in schools (Half Nelson)
13	Evaluation of the movie "Half Nelson" from a social work perspective
14	Social work intervention in problem solving at schools

Resources

1-Dupper, David (2003) School Social Work, Oxford Press
2-Ögel, Kultekin. (2008) Ergenlerde riskli davranışlar, Yeniden yayınevi

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