FSS:SPPd0002 Social Work Theory - Course Information
SPPd0002 Social Work Theory
Faculty of Social StudiesAutumn 2023
- 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
- Social Policy and Social Work (Eng.) (programme FSS, D-SP4) (2)
- Social Policy and Social Work (programme FSS, D_SPSP_) (2)
- Social Policy and Social Work (programme FSS, D-SP4) (2)
- Social Policy and Social Work (programme FSS, D-SPSW_) (2)
- 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. 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
- 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
- Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
- Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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