SPP002 Theory of Social Work 2

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 15 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Libor Musil, CSc. (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Pavel Navrátil, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Jiří Winkler, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Libor Musil, CSc.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
In course we shall focus on conceptualization of reflective practice in social work. Reflective/reflexive practice is often understand as an ability of social worker to perceive his/her own feelings and motivation. There are different version of reflectivity/reflexivity which can be seen as an ability of social worker to perceive structural pressures and his/her role in the oppressive processes. We shall understand that reflexivity has many types or components. As well we shall search how reflexivity can be integrated to the personal practice. Main objectives can be summarized as follows: - to understand the concept of reflexive or reflective practice;
- to understand different conceptions of reflexivity;
- to practise different methods of reflection and selfreflection
; - to involve reflexivity to the personal/professional coping
Syllabus
  • - The nature of reflection and practice;
  • - Preparing for reflection;
  • - The Taylor model of reflection;
  • - Types of reflection;
  • - Technical reflection;
  • - Practical reflection;
  • - Emancipatory reflection;
  • - Reflective practice in research;
  • - Reflection as a lifelong process
Literature
  • THOMPSON, Sue. The critically reflective practitioner. Edited by Neil Thompson. 1st pub. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008, xi, 183. ISBN 9780230573185. URL info
  • TAYLOR, Beverley J. Reflective practice : a guide for nurses and midwives. 2nd ed. New York: Open University Press, 2006, xi, 226. ISBN 0335217427. URL info
  • REDMOND, Bairbre. Reflection in action : developing reflective practice in health and social services. Burlington, VT: Ashgate, 2004, 163 p. ISBN 075463356X. URL info
  • TAYLOR, Carolyn and Susan WHITE. Practising reflexivity in health and welfare :making knowledge. 1st pub. Buckingham: Open university press, 2000, x, 229 s. ISBN 0-335-20518-6. info
  • Reflective learning for social work : research, theory and practice. Edited by Nick Gould - Imogen Taylor. Hants: Aldershot, 1996, viii, 167. ISBN 9781857423204. info
  • SCHÖN, Donald A. The reflective practitioner : how professionals think in action. Aldershot: Ashgate, 1991, x, 374. ISBN 9781857423198. info
Assessment methods
Form of educaton:
- lecture;
- discussion;
Form of conclusion:
- paper (10 thousands words)
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2000, Spring 2004, Autumn 2004, Spring 2005, Autumn 2005, Spring 2006, Autumn 2006, Spring 2007, Autumn 2007, Spring 2008, Autumn 2008, Spring 2009, Autumn 2009, Spring 2010, Autumn 2010, Spring 2011, Autumn 2011, Spring 2012, Autumn 2012, Spring 2013, Autumn 2013, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019.
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