TOSK19HKI Topical Issues in Social Work (5op)

Tavoitteet

The students will be able to
- Understand different theories and theoretical approaches used in social work
- Understand and recognise the operation of power in social work practice
- Understand the need for critical reflection in social work practice
- Understand the role of social work in different global contexts

Sisältö

Contents
- Different theories used in social work
- Power in social work practice
- Critical reflexivity/reflective practice in social work
- Social work in different global contexts

Aika ja paikka

5.3-29.3.2018

Oppimateriaalit

Exam material (the exact chapters willbe confirmed in the beginning of the course):
-Lecture materials
-Gray, M., Coates, J. & Yellow Bird, M. (2016). Indigenous Social Work around the World: Towards Culturally Relevant Education and Practice. Farnham: Ashgate. (Chapters to be read: Introduction, 1, 2, 3, 20, 21)
-Healy, L.M. (2001). International Social Work: Professional Action in an Interdependent World. Oxford, NY: Oxford University Press. (Chapters to be read: 1-4)
-Teater, B. (2010). Introduction to Applying Social Work Theories and Methods. Maidenhead: Open University Press. (Chapters to be read: 1-4, 9)
Additional literature:
-Grey, M. (2005). Dilemmas of International Social Work: Paradoxical Processes in Indigenization, Universalism and Imperialism. International Journal of Social Welfare 14 (3), 231-238.
-Grey, M. and Fook, J. (2004). The Quest for a Universal Social Work: Some Issues and Implications. The International Journal of Social Work Education 23 (5), 625-644.
-Gray, M.; Coates, J.;Yellow Bird, M.&Hetherington, T.(2013). Decolonizing Social Work. Farnham: Ashgate.
-Healy, L. M. and Link, R. J. (2012). Handbook of International Social Work. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
-Lawrence, S.; Lyons, K.; Simpson, G. & Huegler, N. (eds.) (2009). Introducing International Social Work. Exeter: Learning Matters.
-Payne, M. (2014). Modern Social Work Theory. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Opetusmenetelmät

blended learning

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

on the general DIAK exam days

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Possibility to get RPL/AHOT if equivalent studies and study credits are carried out in a University or University of Applied Sciences. Possibility to get AHOT/RPLby work experience from direct client work complemented with a reflective essay.

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty

ressubmitted-5

Lisätiedot

Introduction to Social Work (ISW) or similar studies required.
Available for students in the open university of applied sciences.