SPPd0002 Social Work Theory

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 15 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Pavel Navrátil, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Pavel Navrátil, Ph.D.
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
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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
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student will be able to:
- explain the concept of reflective practice;
- distinguish reflective and reflexive;
- to define different concepts of reflexive and reflective thinking;
- explain methods of reflection and self-reflection;
- practice reflexivity.
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
    required literature
  • THOMPSON, Sue. The critically reflective practitioner. Edited by Neil Thompson. 1st pub. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008, xi, 183. ISBN 9780230573185. URL info
  • SCHÖN, Donald A. The reflective practitioner : how professionals think in action. Aldershot: Ashgate, 1991, x, 374. ISBN 9781857423198. info
    not specified
  • TAYLOR, Beverley J. Reflective practice : a guide for nurses and midwives. 2nd ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press, 2006, xi, 226. ISBN 0335217427. info
  • REDMOND, Bairbre. Reflection in action : developing reflective practice in health and social services. Aldershot, Hants: Ashgate, 2004, 163 s. ISBN 075463356X. 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
Teaching methods
lectures, seminars, group discussions, focused cinsultations
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 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024.
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