Theoretical Models of Social Work (LUSDK_140)
About Study Course
Objective
To broaden and deepen students knowledge about theoretical models of social
work, analyse their significance for social work practice with children and youth; to explore and evaluate different strategies of interventions at different levels of social work practice with children and youth.
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of social work in different cultural contexts as a basis for guiding professional interventions, special need of children and youth, social work intervention methods, etc.
Will be able to analyse and apply social theory to social work practice with children and youth, to implement democratic principles and empowering methods, to ensure the well-being of children and youths through evidence-based practices. Ability to think systematically, to analyse a and evaluate critically principles, techniques of each theoretical model and their significance for social work practice with children and youth. Ability to work in a group, to communicate and collaborate, to start and maintain professional relations with children and youth based on mutual trust and respect.
Will develop competencies in social work intervention and theories, will have competencies in cognitive-behavioral, ecological systems, transactional, existential models.
