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Responsible: Kleio Koutra
| SCHOOL | School of Health Sciences | ||
| ACADEMIC UNIT | Department of Social Work | ||
| LEVEL OF STUDIES | Undergraduate | ||
| COURSE CODE | 8000.1.218.0 | SEMESTER | 2nd |
| COURSE TITLE | Person-Cented and Culturally Sensitive Communication in | ||
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INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES if credits are awarded for separate components of the course |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS |
| 3 | 6 | |
| Total | 3 | 6 |
| COURSE TYPE general background, special background, specialised general knowledge, skills development |
ΠΡΟΑΙΡΕΤΙΚΟ-ΑΓΓΛΟΦΩΝΟ |
| PREREQUISITE COURSES | ΚΑΝΕΝΑ |
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | English |
| OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes (in English) — Spring Semester |
| COURSE WEBSITE (URL) | https://eclass.hmu.gr/courses/SW579 |
The aim of this course is to equip undergraduate students in social work with the knowledge, skills, and values required for effective, person-centered, and culturally responsive communication in community-based health and social care settings.
Students will learn to recognize communication as a core intervention tool in social work practice, fostering trust, empowerment, and collaboration between professionals, service users, and communities. Students are expected to:
Knowledge
Skills
Competencies
Interdisciplinary work
Respect of diversity and multicultural environments
Showing social, professional and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues
Display of social, professional and ethical accountability
Decision-making
Autonomous work
Critical thinking and self-criticism
Unit 1. Communication, Culture, and Social Work Foundations
• The role of communication as a helping process in social work.
• Person-centered practice and the social work code of ethics.
• Communication challenges in Greek and U.S. social welfare systems.
Unit 2. Theories and Models of Communication in Care
• COMFORT Communication Curriculum (Wittenberg et al., 2018).
• Calgary–Cambridge Guide and the structure of professional encounters.
• TeamSTEPPS and interprofessional collaboration in practice.
Unit 3. Culture and Context
• Cultural humility, bias awareness, and reflective practice.
• Communication with refugees, migrants, and multicultural communities in Greece and the USA.
• Intercultural competence and the social worker’s advocacy role.
Unit 4. Digital and Community Communication
• Digital health communication (Asan et al., 2021; WHO Digital Health Toolkit).
• Ethics, privacy, and accessibility in technology-mediated interactions.
• Community-based communication methods and participatory approaches (Living Lab).
Unit 5. Empathy, Trust, and Relationship-Building
• Relational aspects of trust (Doyle et al., 2013; Sharkiya, 2023).
• Managing difficult conversations (illness, trauma, end-of-life).
• Role-plays based on cross-national case studies (Greek community centers vs. U.S. integrated health clinics).
Unit 6. Comparative Seminar: Greece & USA
• Communication patterns, ethics, and cultural assumptions.
• Case presentations: service user narratives from both systems.
| DELIVERY Face-to-face, Distance learning, etc. |
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| USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students |
Use of ICT in teaching Supporting learning procedure and communication with students through the E-Class platform |
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| TEACHING METHODS The manner and methods of teaching are described in detail. |
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| STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Description of the evaluation procedure |
Student performance will be assessed through a combination of continuous and final evaluation methods, reflecting the holistic, person-centered, and intercultural orientation of the course. Assessment Components:
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Responsible: Eleni Koutsouraki
| SCHOOL | School of Health Sciences | ||
| ACADEMIC UNIT | Department of Social Work | ||
| LEVEL OF STUDIES | Undergraduate | ||
| COURSE CODE | 8000.1.126.0 | SEMESTER | 2nd |
| COURSE TITLE | Asylum and Migration in Europe and the Mediterranean | ||
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INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES if credits are awarded for separate components of the course |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS |
| 3 | 5 | |
| Total | 3 | 5 |
| COURSE TYPE general background, special background, specialised general knowledge, skills development |
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| PREREQUISITE COURSES | None |
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | English |
| OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes (in English) — Spring Semester |
| COURSE WEBSITE (URL) |
In this course students will have the opportunity to learn about the rights of displaced populations, acquire skills to identify monitoring bodies at international and European level, acquire knowledge on asylum and migration policies and understand the challenges faced by Greece due to its geographical location, frequent crises in the Mediterranean region and its status as a member state of the European Union (EU).
The goals of the course are: to provide students with knowledge about asylum and migration in Europe and the Mediterranean, relevant EU policies, protection of the rights of displaced populations and current challenges in the EU and in Greece.
| DELIVERY Face-to-face, Distance learning, etc. |
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| USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students |
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| TEACHING METHODS The manner and methods of teaching are described in detail. |
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| STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Description of the evaluation procedure |
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V. Banti-Markouti, M. Sounoglou (Eds.), Human Rights and International Protection for vulnerable asylum applicants, Nomiki Bibliothiki, 2021
G. Campesi, “Seeking Asylum in Times of Crisis: Reception, Confinement, and Detention at Europe’s Southern Border”, Refugee Survey Quarterly, 37 (1), 2018, pp. 44–70
C. Costello, The Human Rights of Migrants and Refugees in European Law, Oxford University Press, 2015
C. Costello, “Safe country? Says who?”, International Journal of Refugee Law, 28 (4), 2016, pp. 601–622
M. -T. Gil-Bazo, “The safe third country concept in international agreements of refugee protection –assessing state practice”, Netherlands Quarterly of Human Rights, 33 (1), 2015, pp. 42-77
G. Gilbert, “Why europe does not have a refugee crisis”, International Journal of Refugee Law, 27 (4), 2015, pp. 531-535
J. Hathaway, The Rights of Refugees under International Law, Cambridge University Press, 2021
S. Horii, “Dependency, and EU Agencies: The Hotspot Approach in the Refugee Crisis”, Refugee Survey Quarterly, 37 (2), 2018, pp. 204-230
A. –G. Hurwitz, The collective responsibility of states to protect refugees, Oxford University Press, 2009
E. Koutsouraki, “Refusal of international protection under the EU-Turkey Deal”, Ordine internazionale et diritti umani, 2018 (1), Sapienza Universita di Roma – Intercenter Universita di Messina, pp. 55-75
E. Koutsouraki, “The indefinite detention of undesirable and unreturnable third country nationals in Greece”, Refugee Survey Quarterly, Oxford Journals, 36 (1) 2017, Oxford University Press, pp. 85-106
S. Morano-Foadi, “Solidarity and Responsibility: Advancing Humanitarian Responses to EU Migratory Pressures”, European Journal of Migration & Law, 19 (3), 2017, pp. 223–254
Journals:
European Journal of Migration and Law
International Journal of Refugee Law
Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies
Journal of International Migration and Integration
Journal of Refugee Studies
Refugee Survey Quarterly
Responsible: Kleio Koutra
| SCHOOL | School of Health Sciences | ||
| ACADEMIC UNIT | Department of Social Work | ||
| LEVEL OF STUDIES | Undergraduate | ||
| COURSE CODE | 0804.5.018.0 | SEMESTER | 1st |
| COURSE TITLE | Community-Based Participatory Research | ||
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INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES if credits are awarded for separate components of the course |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS |
| 0 | 4 | |
| Total | 0 | 4 |
| COURSE TYPE general background, special background, specialised general knowledge, skills development |
Optional |
| PREREQUISITE COURSES | None |
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | English |
| OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes (in English) — Winter Semester |
| COURSE WEBSITE (URL) | https://eclass.hmu.gr/courses/SW432/ |
In this course the students will have the opportunity to establish or advance their understanding of the methodological and epistemological approach to applied community projects in which researchers and community members collaborate as equals in the research process. Also known as participatory action research (PAR). The goals of the course are: to provide students with an overview of CBPR principles, to help students acknowledge the significance of CBPR both as a set of methods for identifying and addressing local issues of concern and as a vehicle for applying the principles of equity, cultural humility, mutual learning, and social justice to the relationships between researchers and communities.
| DELIVERY Face-to-face, Distance learning, etc. |
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| USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students |
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| TEACHING METHODS The manner and methods of teaching are described in detail. |
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| STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Description of the evaluation procedure |
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Responsible: Maria Papadakaki
| SCHOOL | School of Health Sciences | ||
| ACADEMIC UNIT | Department of Social Work | ||
| LEVEL OF STUDIES | Undergraduate | ||
| COURSE CODE | 0804.6.016.0 | SEMESTER | 1st |
| COURSE TITLE | Domestic Violence and Social Work Practice | ||
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INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES if credits are awarded for separate components of the course |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS |
| 3 | 4 | |
| Total | 3 | 4 |
| COURSE TYPE general background, special background, specialised general knowledge, skills development |
Optional |
| PREREQUISITE COURSES | None |
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | English |
| OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes (in English) — Winter Semester |
| COURSE WEBSITE (URL) | https://eclass.hmu.gr/courses/SW329/ |
The lesson aims to raise students’ awareness on domestic violence issues, to improve their knowledge and reinforce their skills in addressing and dealing efficiently with abused people in the health and social care settings. At the end of the course students should be able to gain:
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
1. Theory of violence
2. Risk factors and consequences
3. Clinical indicators of domestic violence
4. Clinical protocols and practice guidelines for the identification and management of domestic
violence
5. Cultural competency in responding to domestic violence victims
6. Screening for domestic violence
7. Interviewing basics, barriers to interviewing, sensitive questioning
8. Recording and documentation of domestic violence
9. Information sharing
10. Counselling techniques
11. Referral – networking
12. Reporting requirements - Mandatory reporting
13. Legal framework
| DELIVERY Face-to-face, Distance learning, etc. |
Face-to-face / In vivo | ||||||||||
| USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students |
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| TEACHING METHODS The manner and methods of teaching are described in detail. |
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| STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Description of the evaluation procedure |
Final written examinations |
Προτεινόμενα επιστημονικά περιοδικά
Responsible: Anthi Argyroudi
| SCHOOL | School of Health Sciences | ||
| ACADEMIC UNIT | Department of Social Work | ||
| LEVEL OF STUDIES | Undergraduate | ||
| COURSE CODE | 0804.6.018.0 | SEMESTER | Winter/Spring |
| COURSE TITLE | Interpersonal Relationships and Well-Being | ||
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INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES if credits are awarded for separate components of the course |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS |
| 0 | 4 | |
| Total | 0 | 4 |
| COURSE TYPE general background, special background, specialised general knowledge, skills development |
Elective |
| PREREQUISITE COURSES | None |
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | English |
| OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes (in English) — Both Winter and Spring Semesters |
| COURSE WEBSITE (URL) | https://eclass.hmu.gr/courses/SW116/ |
This course will introduce the students to the psychology of human relationships. It will address knowledge and skills needed for positive relationships in the community, family, and career settings. Its primary focus will be romantic relationships, although other kinds of close relationships (e.g., family, friends, work relationships) will also be discussed. The goals of this course are: (1) to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the research in the psychology of human relationships and of its underlying theories; (2) to help students acknowledge the significance of interpersonal relationships in their daily life; (3) to help students discern those problem situations in which interpersonal skills are required; (4) to cope with unhealthy relationships and respond non-violently, with awareness and empathy; (5) to learn how to effectively apply knowledge in daily living. The course is largely experiential as it includes a lot of classroom activities. Hopefully, by successfully completing this course the students will have:
Knowledge (of):
Skills:
Abilities
1 st 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
| DELIVERY Face-to-face, Distance learning, etc. |
Face-to-face / In vivo | ||||||||||||||
| USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students |
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| TEACHING METHODS The manner and methods of teaching are described in detail. |
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| STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Description of the evaluation procedure |
a. Final exam test of multiple-choice type b. Homework and class presentations of group projects c. Group Discussions d. Self-Assessments e. Attendance and Participation Assessment criteria are referred upon eclass. Exam degrees are uploaded at eclass and exam papers are available upon request by the students. |
Aron, E. N., & Aron, A. (1996). Love and expansion of the self: The state of the model. Personal relationships, 3(1), 45-58.
Arnold, D., Calhoun, L. G., Tedeschi, R., & Cann, A. (2005). Vicarious posttraumatic growth in psychotherapy. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 45(2), 239-263.
Birtchnell, J., Newberry, M., & Kalairzaki, A. (Eds) (2016). Relating Theory: Clinical and Forensic Applications. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Dawn O. Braithwaite, D.O. & Schrodt P. (2014). Engaging Theories in Interpersonal Communication: Multiple Perspectives. SAGE Publications
Duck, S. (2007). Human Relationships. SAGE Publications.
Harvey, J. H., Pauwels, B. G., & Zicklund, S. (2001). Relationship connection: The role of minding in the enhancement of closeness. In C. R. Snyder & S. J. Lopez (Eds.), The handbook of positive psychology (pp. 423-233). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Hatfield, E., & Traupmann, J. (1981). Intimate relationships: A perspective from equity theory. Personal relationships, 1, 165-178.
Hatfield, E. C., Pillemer, J. T., O’Brien, M. U., & Le, Y. C. L. (2008). The endurance of love: Passionate and companionate love in newlywed and long-term marriages. Interpersona: An International Journal on Personal Relationships, 2(1), 35-64.
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Keltner, D. (2009). Born to be good: The science of a meaningful life. New York, NY: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. Lyubomirsky, S (2011). The How of Happiness. A Practical Guide to Getting the Life You Want. New York: The Penguin Press.
Lyubomirsky, S. (2013). The myths of happiness: What should make you happy, but doesn’t, what shouldn’t make you happy, but does. New York, NY: Penguin.
Park, C. L. (2010). Making sense of the meaning literature: an integrative review of meaning making and its effects on adjustment to stressful life events. Psychological bulletin, 136(2), 257-301. Available online at http://www.researchgate.net/publication/41654706_Making_sense_of_the_meaning_literature_an_integrative _review_of_meaning_making_and_its_effects_on_adjustment_to_stressful_life_events/file/32bfe5124f7cac0c8 6.
Regan, P. (2011). Close relationships Routledge
Συλλογικό Έργο (2011). Εισαγωγή στη Θετική Ψυχολογία. (Επιμ. Α. Σταλίκας και Π. Μυτσκίδου). Μοτίβο Εκδοτική Α.Ε.
Sternberg, R. J. (1986). A triangular theory of love. Psychological review, 93(2), 119.
Tedeschi, R. G. & Calhoun. L. G. (1996). The posttraumatic growth inventory: Measuring the positive legacy of trauma. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 9, 455-471.
Ungar, M. (2008). Resilience across cultures. British journal of social work, 38(2), 218-235. Available online at http://pss-forum-2013.repssi.org/download/Media/Ungar-%20resilience%20across%20cultures%20(1).pdf
Wong, P. T. P. (2004). The healing power of forgiveness. Available online at http://www.meaning.ca/archives/presidents_columns/pres_col_dec_2004_healing-forgiveness.htm
E-books / E-readings:
https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1057%2F978-1-137-50459-3.pdf
https://fbmedia-lys.com/get?cid=2481&kw=The%20Two%20of%20Me%20By%20John%20Birtchnel
Responsible: Aikaterini Oikonomou
| SCHOOL | School of Health Sciences | ||
| ACADEMIC UNIT | Department of Social Work | ||
| LEVEL OF STUDIES | Undergraduate | ||
| COURSE CODE | 0804.7.004.0 | SEMESTER | 1st |
| COURSE TITLE | Field-based practice in Social Work II | ||
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INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES if credits are awarded for separate components of the course |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS |
| 22 | 8 | |
| Total | 22 | 8 |
| COURSE TYPE general background, special background, specialised general knowledge, skills development |
Obligatory /Social Work |
| PREREQUISITE COURSES | None |
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | English |
| OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes (in English) — Both Winter and Spring Semesters |
| COURSE WEBSITE (URL) | https://eclass.hmu.gr/courses/SW441/ |
Field practice – Supervision II is designed to support students to implement Interdisciplinary Social Work by joining an Organization. In the framework of the Organization, the students take action and work to develop diagnostic assessment, progressive implementation of intervention and evaluation of the intervention. In particular, the course aims at developing the trainees' ability to: use all stages of the problem-solving process (assessment, intervention planning, intervention, evaluation) The expected learning outcomes are distinguished in the results from the internship and the results of the student's participation in the process group supervision.
Students are expected from Practice II to:
At the same time, students from the Supervision II process are expected to:
Have developed initiative and gradual autonomy from the supervisor
The laboratory lesson "Practical Laboratory Exercise-Supervision II consists of:
1. Practical Laboratory Exercise II, held in selected Social Services / Practice Exercises Organizations. Practical Laboratory Exercise II is designed to familiarize students with the implementation of social work within the framework of social organizations. Trainees are invited to focus on problem solving and problem-solving issues on an individual, family, and team-level basis, to develop and implement an action plan to address the problems they have identified and evaluate the interventions they have implemented.
2. The 3-hour Group II Supervision which supports Practical Laboratory Exercise II and is conducted weekly by faculty members, EDIP and scientific associates (PD 407) of a Social Worker's Specialty.
3. The two-hour Personal Development and Empowerment Lab. This workshop aims to empower students, empower them, strengthen their self-esteem, deepen their self-awareness, self-awareness, personal development and self-improvement, improve communication and ability to work with others.
| DELIVERY Face-to-face, Distance learning, etc. |
Face to face, small supervision groups | ||||||
| USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students |
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| TEACHING METHODS The manner and methods of teaching are described in detail. |
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? 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.
? Themelis, O. (2014). Children submit. Forensic examination of minor witnesses, victims of sexual abuse. Athens: Place.
? Hawkins, P. & Shohet, R. (2009). Supervision in treatment and welfare professions. Athens: University Studio Press.
? Kavounidis, T. (1996). Elderly and Informal Help Networks: Recycling of goods and services between generations at the National Center for Social Research (EKKE). Aging
? 229 and Society: Proceedings of the Panhellenic Conference of the ECCC: ATE
? Kalatzi, A., Zoniou-Sideri, A. & Vlachou, A. (1996). Prejudices and stereotypes. Athens: General Secretariat for Popular Education.
? Kallinikaki, Th. & Kasseri, Z. (eds.) (2014). Social Work in Education: in the Schools of Bilingualism. Athens: Place.
? Kandylaki, A. (2000). Counseling in Social Work. Athens: Smyrniotakis
? Kandylaki, A. (2008). Counseling in social work. Skills and Techniques. Athens: Place.
? Kandylaki, A. (2009). Social Work in a multicultural environment. Athens: Place.
? 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.
? Kounti-Chronopoulou, K., Tedaki, M. & Passa, M. (eds.) (2015). The Contribution of Social Work to Psychiatric Therapeutics. A Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens, Eginiteio Hospital. Collective Work. Coordinator G. Papadimitriou. Athens: Paris.
? Martinaki, S. & Bourikos, D. (2014). Social Work and Mental Health. Athens: Beta.
? Marwedel, U. (2009). Gerontology & Gerontopsychiatry. Athens: Ion.
? Moores, D. (2011). Education and deafness. Ep. A. Zoniou-Sideris & E. Deropoulou-Derou. Athens: Field.
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? Pitsella, A. (2013). Criminal treatment of juvenile delinquency. Athens: Sakkoulas.
? Poulopoulos, X. & Tsimpoulis, A. (2016). Group dynamics and change in organizations. Athens: Place.
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Related Academic Journals:
? Social work
? The Step of Social Sciences
? Social Research Survey
? Social Work
? European Social Work
? Community practice
? British Journal of Social Work
? Child & Family Social Work
Responsible: Aikaterini Oikonomou
| SCHOOL | School of Health Sciences | ||
| ACADEMIC UNIT | Department of Social Work | ||
| LEVEL OF STUDIES | Undergraduate | ||
| COURSE CODE | 0804.8.003.0 | SEMESTER | Winter/Spring |
| COURSE TITLE | Field-based practice in Social Work III | ||
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INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES if credits are awarded for separate components of the course |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS |
| 0 | 14 | |
| Total | 0 | 14 |
| COURSE TYPE general background, special background, specialised general knowledge, skills development |
Obligatory /Social Work |
| PREREQUISITE COURSES | None |
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | English |
| OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes (in English) — Both Winter and Spring Semesters |
| COURSE WEBSITE (URL) | https://eclass.hmu.gr/courses/SW441/ |
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.
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 to meet social needs.
• Contribute to the development of the interconnection of Social Services to better meet the needs of the community and the community
In relation to Supervision 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 emotional involvement, attitudes and prejudices that affect their relationship with the Service's employees and staff
• They have developed a social worker identity
? General Capabilities
? Decision making
? Autonomous Work
? Teamwork
? Working in an interdisciplinary environment
? Design and Management of Projects, Interventions
? Respect for diversity and multiculturalism
? Exercise of criticism and self-criticism
? Promoting free, creative and inductive thinking
The laboratory lesson "Practical Laboratory Exercise-Supervision III consists of:
1. Practical Laboratory Exercise III conducted in selected Social Services / Practice Exercises Organizations selected by the Department. Practical Laboratory III aims to familiarize students with the implementation of social work in the framework of the operation of Social Organizations, to acquire a professional identity, to empower them so that they can function as social workers, achieving autonomy from the supervisor. Trainees make use of the knowledge and skills they have 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.
2. The 3-hour Group II Supervision which supports Practical Laboratory Exercise III and is performed on a weekly basis by members of the faculty, EDIP and scientific associates (PD 407) of the Social Worker's Specialty.
| DELIVERY Face-to-face, Distance learning, etc. |
Face to face, small supervision groups | ||||||
| USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students |
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| TEACHING METHODS The manner and methods of teaching are described in detail. |
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| STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Description of the evaluation procedure |
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 |
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