INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SOCIAL WORK Degree in Social Work
Universidad Católica de Valencia
Universidad Católica de Valencia “San Vicente Mártir”
Course 2017/18 COURSE GUIDE TO INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SOCIAL WORK
ECTS Subject : INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SOCIAL WORK 6
FIELD: Social Work 30
Type of learning: Compulsory YEAR: 3 Semester: 2ª Teacher: Dra. Joana Calero Plaza
Department: Department of Humanities and Social Sciences E-mail: [email protected] SUBJECT ORGANIZATION
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Subjects and Courses
Subject ECTS Courses ECTS Course/
semester
Socioeducational intervention in specific contexts
30
FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL WORK 6 1/1
METHODS, MODELS AND
TECHNIQUES OF SOCIAL WORK 6 3/1
ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL
DEONTOLOGY 6 4/1
GROUP AND COMMUNITY SOCIAL
WORK 6 3/2
INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SOCIAL
WORK 6 3/2
COURSE GUIDE TO THE SUBJECT:INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SOCIAL WORK
Prerequisites: None GENERAL GOALS
1. To know the origin and development of Individual / Family and Group Social Work.
2. Know the objectives, functions and basic principles that guide their action.
3. Identify and evaluate the processes of formation, development and evolution of individuals, families and groups.
4. Know the dimensions of family functioning.
5. Analyze the family as a system and the fundamental elements of such a system.
6. Know the different elements present in the first contacts, that can differentiate the competences and the interrelations between social worker and client.
7. Know the process of social intervention at individual, family and group level, considering all organizational variables that involve the study, diagnostic evaluation, planning and final evaluation of the intervention.
8. Analyze and handle with ease the main instrumental supports of social work at individual and family level.
9. To provide the student with adequate knowledge to carry out the individual and family interview process.
10. To esae students to clearly and articulate the various phases and contents of each moment in the intervention process with individuals, families and groups.
11. To provide the student with the necessary knowledge for the formation of the groups, techniques and instruments of programming and development of the group.
12. Promote critical judgment, reflection, dialogue and debate
COMPETENCES Competence
measuring scale
Basics 1 2 3 4
CB1. To show that students understand and posed the knowledge in a study area based in general secondary education, with advanced textbooks but including also some aspects from the vanguard of this study field.
X
CB3. That students will have the capacity to meet and interpret relevant data (in their field area) to give opinions including a reflexion on relevant social, scientific or ethic topics.
X
Generals 1 2 3 4
CG1. Ability to work and assess with people, families, groups, organizations and communities their needs and circumstances.
X
CG2. Ability to plan, implement, review and evaluate the practice of Social Work with people, families, groups, organizations, communities and other professionals.
X
CG5. Ability to manage and supervise with responsibility and practice support into the organization.
X
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TRANSVERSALES 1 2 3 4
CT1. Organize actions after diagnosis and analysis of the situations that require the practice of social work and explain about decision making to solve problems.
X
CT3. To implement work with strong ethic compromise according to comprehensive development, people dignity and human rights.
X
CT5. To effectively and with empathy connect with people from other cultures, doing their best to know and understand their characteristics (language, values, behaviour).
X
SPECIFIC COMPETENCES
1 2 3 4 CE1. To establish different ways to participate with families,
groups, organizations and communities in order to identify the better one.
X
CE3. To participate with families, groups, organizations and communities in order to advise in the decision process considering their specific circumstances.
X
CE7. To use social work methods and models in the intervention with families, groups, organizations and communities to improve their life conditions.
X
CE13. To identify and define risk situations to adapt resolution situations.
X
LEARNING OUTCOMES COMPETENCES
R-1 apply the model of practice of suitable social work depending on the situation
CB1, CB3, CG1, CG2, CG5, CT1,
CE1, E13 R-2 design a plan of action aimed at individuals and families
CB1, CB3, CG1, CG2, CG5, CT1,
CE1, CE13 R - 3 performs and analyzes interviews
CB1, CB3, CG1, CG2, CG5, CT3, CT5, CE3, CE7 R-4 selects the next steps in the development of an
intervention study with individuals, families, groups and communities
CB1, CB3, CG2, CG5, CT1, CE7,
CE13
R- 6 Discuss procedures and techniques for designing, organizing and managing projects leisure for big people.
1-2-3-4-5-7-13- 15-19
ON-CAMPUS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY Teaching-Learning Methodology
Relationship With Learning Outcomes for the
subject
ECTS
ON-CAMPUS CLASS
Teacher presentation of contents, analysis of competences,
explanation and in-class display of skills, abilities and knowledge.
R2, R1, R4 0,5
PRACTICAL CLASSES
Group work sessions supervised by the
professor. Case studies, diagnostic tests,
problems, field work, computer room, visits, data search, libraries, on-line, Internet, etc.
Meaningful construction of knowledge through interaction and student activity.
R1, R2, R3 0,5
GROUP PRESENTATION
OF PAPERS
Application of multidisciplinary knowledge
R2,R4 0.3
OFFICE ASSISTANCE
Personalized and small group attention. Period of instruction and/or
orientation carried out R2,R4 0.3
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by a tutor to review and discuss materials and topics presented in classes, seminars, readings, papers, etc.
ASSESSMENT
Set of oral and/or written tests used in initial, formative or additive assessment of the student
R1, R2, R3, R4,
0.8
Total (2,4*)
INDEPENDENT WORK ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY Teaching-Learning
Methodology
Relationship of Course with
Learning Outcomes
ECTS
GROUP WORK
Group preparation of readings, essays, problem solving, seminars, papers, reports, etc. to be
presented or submitted in theoretical lectures, practical and/or small- group tutoring sessions.
Work done on the university
e-learning platform ( www.plataforma.ucv.es )
R1,R3 1.6
INDEPENDENT WORK
Student study: Group Individual preparation of readings, essays,
problem solving,
seminars, papers, reports, etc. to be
presented or submitted in theoretical lectures, practical and/or small- group tutoring sessions.
Work done on the university
e-learning platform ( www.plataforma.ucv.es )
R2,R4 2
Total (3,6*)
SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING THE ACQUISITION OF THE COMPETENCES AND ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
Assessment Tool
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSED
Allocated Percentage
Multiple-choice test R1,R4 30%
Activities
1. Elaboration of the social diagnosis 2. Conducting the interview
3. Preparation of the different instruments for completing the family file: Social history Social report, ecomapa,
genogram, family drawing, resources tab.
4. Designing the Family Intervention Plan 5. Analysis of family intervention
R1, R2, R3, R4
1. 10%
2. 10%
3. 25%
4. 15%
5. 10%
MENTION OF DISTINCTION:
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The mention of Distinction will be awarded to students who have achieved a score equal to or greater than 9.0. The number of Distinctions granted will not exceed 5% of students enrolled in a subject in the corresponding academic year unless enrollment is under 20, in which case only one Distinction may be granted. (Royal Decree 1125/2003).
DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS COMPETENCES
THEME 1: INTRODUCTION TO INDIVIDUAL / FAMILY SOCIAL WORK:
Origin and historical evolution of his professional practice and main theoretical influences. Concept and nature.
Objectives and functions. Basic principles of action.
CB1, CB3, CG1, CG2, CE1
THEME 2: SOME CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT THE FAMILY AS LEVEL OF INTERVENTION OF SOCIAL WORK:
Conceptual aspects. Current family and changes.
Purpose and familiar functions. The family as a process in development: The family life cycle.
Characteristics and theoretical foundations of the family as a system: Analysis of family relationships. The family structure. The dimensions of family functioning. The multiproblem family
CB1, CB3, CG1, CG2, CE1
THEME 3: THE RELATIONSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL AID WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES:
Conceptual aspects. Characteristics. Difficulties in the relationship process. Communication as a fundamental process in the Professional Relation. Observation and active listening.
CB1, CB3, CG1, CG2, CG5, CT3, CT5, CE3, CE7
THEME 4: THE PROCESS OF INTERVENTION WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES:
The study of the situation: Elements to consider: the client and family, the problem and the demand. The beginning of the relationship (Host phase).
CB1, CB3, CG2, CG5, CT1, CT3, CT5, CE1, CE7, CE13
THEME 5: THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY INTERVIEW AND THE DOCUMENTATION TECHNIQUES:
The individual and family interview: Conceptual aspects.
Types of interview. Phases in the development of the same. Basic skills and skills to interview.
Documentation techniques: The identification sheet. The social record. Social history. The social report. The resource sheet. The record of the interview. The tracking sheet. The family file. The genogram and ecomap. The home visit.
CB1, CB3, CG2, CG5, CT1, CT3, CT5, CE1, CE7, CE13
THEME 6: THE DESIGN OF THE PLAN OF INTERVENTION WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND THE FINAL EVALUATION:
Key elements of the intervention plan. The social contract:
Objectives. Advantages and limits. Direct and indirect action.
The end of the intervention and the final evaluation:
Forms. Feelings it generates. The evaluation of the results. Aspects to evaluate. Indicators. . Diagnostic evaluation: Concept, purpose and content.
CB1, CB3, CG2, CG5, CT1, CT3, CT5, CE1, CE7, CE13
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TEMPORAL ORGANIZATION OF LEARNING:
CONTENT/TEACHING UNIT OF
MEETINGS 1 THEME 1: INTRODUCTION TO INDIVIDUAL / FAMILY
SOCIAL WORK
2
2
THEME 2: SOME CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT THE FAMILY AS LEVEL OF INTERVENTION OF SOCIAL WORK
3
3 THEME 3: THE RELATIONSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL
AID WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES 3
4 THEME 4: THE PROCESS OF INTERVENTION WITH
INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES 3
5
THEME 5: THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY INTERVIEW
AND THE DOCUMENTATION TECHNIQUES 7
6
THEME 6: THE DESIGN OF THE PLAN OF INTERVENTION WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
AND THE FINAL EVALUATIO 7
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