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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
50912TATOZ-SHZ0011 Introduction to Social Services 1 Fall 4 0 4 4
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Associate      TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Short Cycle      EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FATMA MELTEM YURTSEVEN
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: Teaching to the students emergence of social work as a profession and an applied field, historical development of in Turkey and in the world, intersections with other field of social sciences (such psychology, sociology, anthropology, law, economics, political science etc.), knowledge base and approaches and social work values and ethics.
Course Content: This course aims to introduce students to definition and basic elements of social work. Historical development of social work profession, social work philosophy and ethical principles and human rights.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) The process of the professionalization of social work
  2) .
  3) Scientific knowledge base of social work and relations of the other social sciences
  4) Development of social work in Turkey and in the world
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Basic concept of social work and current debates about social work
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Ethical principles and human rights in social work

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Meeting , brainstorm and exchange views on Social Services about lecturing , to discuss the proposal.
2) Introduction to Social Science and as a Profession , the Industrial Revolution and the Development of Social Thought
3) Historical Development of Social Services in the science and profession of the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey
4) Basic Concepts Related to Social Work: Human Rights and Social Justice
5) Social Work Ethics, Generalist Approach
6) Fundamentals of Social Work: Knowledge, Skills and Value
7) Children and Social Work
8) Midterm
9) Family and Social Work (Violence Against Women)
10) International Migration and Social Work
11) Overview
12) The answers of the question of who are Social Workers and intermediate staff will be discussed.
13) Intervention Processes of Social Work, Information Gathering, Determining the Problem, Evaluation, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation and Finalization
14) .
15)
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders anlatımı
References: 1. Yolcuoğlu,İsmet Galip.(2014)" Sosyal Hizmet/Sosyal Çalışma Bilim Ve Mesleğine Giriş" , Nar Yayınları
2.Zastrow,c. “Sosyal Hizmete Giriş”, Nika Yayınları

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
CLO1
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Explain the information about social work application areas and social work theory. 5
2) Define the risk groups. 5
3) Applies the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a half year. 5
4) Gain the competencies defined as the institutional outcomes of our university at the basic level, developed in line with the expectations of the business world and society 5

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 20.00
Midterms 1 % 30.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 4 4
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 74
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 2 4 8
Midterms 1 8 8
Semester Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 24
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 98
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 4