Field Practice – Supervision III

About this course

Expected learning outcomes

Practical Training – Supervision III main objective is to consolidate and expand the knowledge and skills acquired during Practical Laboratory Exercise ΙΙ, so that they can realize the professional role of the social worker without special guidance from the supervisor / supervisor. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: • Consciously associate the theoretical approaches of Social Work with implementation, having the capacity of an integrated cross-method approach. If the intervention concerns the individual-family, they deepen on counseling issues aimed at restoring social functioning, empowering a person-family. If community involvement goes deeper into community development strategies aimed at improving living conditions. • Have developed professional role awareness through responsibility, initiative development, development of interdisciplinary cooperation, respecting the principles and values of Social Work. • Use the knowledge and skills acquired during the training as well as the opportunities offered by the Organization to help prevent and address modern social problems of individuals, families, groups and communities • Understand the role of the social worker in investigating – identifying social needs, designing and submitting proposals for implementing social programs at the local level. • Use sources – programs (National, European Union programs) to meet social needs. • Develop initiatives and promote innovation in the development and implementation of programs • Promote dynamics of self-help and activation of the population in order to meet social needs. • Contribute to the development of the interconnection of Social Services in order to better meet the needs of the community and the community In relation to Surveillance III, students are expected to: • Have developed an integrated ability to record and present (written and spoken) their work • Associate theoretical knowledge with the implementation of social work • Promote teamwork in the context of educational supervision • Present their work to the supervisory team in a clear and comprehensive way • Effectively deal with their own emotional involvement.

Indicative Syllabus

    1st week: Introduction to the psychology of interpersonal relationships
    2nd week: Relationships in modern society
    3rd week: Impact on health, mental health, well-being and happiness
    4th week: Psychological resilience and social networks
    5th week: Theories of interpersonal relationships
    6th week: Assessment of interpersonal relationships
    7th week: Kindness and forgiveness
    8th week: Stress, conflicts and conflict resolution
    9th week: Infidelity, Betrayal and jealousy
    10th week: Coercion, manipulation, exploitation and interpersonal violence
    11th week: Interpersonal skills and coping strategies
    12th week: Compassionate, empathetic or non-violent communication
    13th week: Dissolution and Loss

    Teaching / Learning Methodology

    Support Learning Process via the e-class e-class platform

    Communicating with students via email

    Support of learning process through the asynchronous platform e-class

    Use of powerpoint during lectures.

    Use of video/DVD during lectures. 

    Email, fb, Skype (communication with students)

    Recommended Reading

    Archondakis, Z, and Philippou, D. (2003). 205 Experiential Exercises for Group Involvement. Athens: Kastaniotis. Yiotakos, O, Tsiliakou, M., Tsitsika, Α. & Tsouvelas, G. (2014). New forms of child and adolescent abuse. Athens: Beta Medical Publications. Collins, D., Jordan, C. & Coleman, H. (2017). Social Work with Family. Sci. Ep. C. Asimopoulos & S. Martinaki. Athens: Beta Publications. Dimopoulou-Lagonika, M. (2007). Social Work Methodology – Intervention Models. Athens: Greek Letters. Dimopoulou-Lagonika, M. (2007). Social Work Methodology – Intervention Models. Athens: Greek Letters Hellenic Gerontological and Geriatric Society (2004). Elderly Parents Care Guide. Athens: Mendor. Zaimakis, G. & Kandylaki, A. (eds.) (2005). Social protection networks: Forms of intervention in vulnerable social groups. Athens: Criticism. Zoniou-Sideris, A. & Spandagou, H. (2011). Education and blindness. Collective. Athens: Field. Zoniou-Sideris, A., Deropoulou-Derou, E. & Vlachou-Balafouti, A. (eds.) (2012). Disability and educational policy. Critical Approach to Special and Inclusive Education. Collective work. Athens: Field. Karagiannis, G. (2017). The disability in Greece of the crisis. Athens: Gutenberg. Karagounis, B. (2008). Community work and local development. Athens: Place. Kastoriadou-Papadopoulou, Ch. (2009). Social Work with Groups. Atanna: Hellenic -G. Patrikos & Co Ltd.

    Prerequisites

    Field Practical-Supervision III, Community Development & Social Work, Social Work with a Family

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    Language

    English

    Study Load

    Practical Exercise 200 Group supervision 50 Writing reports 30 Presentation of work 30 Study & Analysis of Literature 10 Case Study-Analysis 30 Individual / group exercises 30 Independent Study 40 Total 420  ECTS

    Mode of delivery

    The presence of the student is necessary in both parts (Practice in the Organization and weekly group supervision) Required attendance rate of 80%, while the final grade of the course is evaluated both. Required is the fulfillment of specific educational criteria, according to the expected learning outcomes. Educational evaluation criteria are accessible to students in the e-class During the semester; the group supervises an intermediate assessment (including self-assessment of the student) as well as a final evaluation.

    Instructors

    Dr. Eleni Papadaki

    Course coordinator

    Dr. Eleni Papadaki