Information Package

Program of Child Development

CGP156

SOCIAL WORK WITH CHILD

Course Code
CGP156
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains social work for families.
  2. Explains social work practices for children.
  3. Grasps socio-economical support services for family.
  4. Evaluates socio-economic support services to children and families
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of the course, it is aimed for the professional staff to work with the child to explain the family and related concepts, family structure, functions, social policies within the scope of family law, and to explain social services for the family. In addition, it is aimed to acquire skills to explain social work practices for children, basic concepts about children, child justice and welfare system, child care services, socio-economic support services for families, problems of children at risk and social services.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course introduction and Introduction
2nd Week Historical Development of the Concept of Childhood
3rd Week Child Concept in Social Work
4th Week Theoretical Approaches to Children
5th Week Laws and Services Related to Children
6th Week Working with Children and Planned Intervention Processes
7th Week Social Work Practices with Children in Different Problem Areas: Working with children in need of protection (example of migration area)
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Social Work Practices with Children in Different Problem Areas: Working with street children
10th Week Social Work Practices with Children in Different Problem Areas: Child Neglect and Abuse
11th Week Social Work Practices with Children in Different Problem Areas: Children in the Juvenile Justice System
12th Week Social Work Practices with Children in Different Problem Areas: Children in Broken Families
13th Week Social Work Practices with Children in Different Problem Areas: Addiction Field
14th Week Case and Practice Examples
15th Week Case and Practice Examples
Recommended or Required ReadingCharles Zastrow (2013). Sosyal Hizmete Giriş, Nika Yayınları.
Acar,H., Akman,E. Nergiz,N.(2013). Sosyal Politika ve Kamu Yönetimi Bileşenleriyle Sosyal Hizmet Temelleri ve Uygulama Alanları, Maya Akademi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 8 2 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 12 12
Total Work Load142
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.73
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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