The aim of the course is to acquire mastery of the methods and techniques of social work, thus promoting the acquisition of the professional self and awareness of professional action within a defined theoretical corpus and professional mandate.

Know the phases and contents of the methodological process, know the main tools and reference models

The program aims to make known the various reference models of the social service and the methodological process in its various phases

Learning of the process and of the helping relationship through the use of the basic methodological procedure, tools and professional techniques: the helping relationship, the social and individual planning, the interview, the home visit, the documentation of what it is and how it is done compile. The delicate transition from orality to writing will be tackled. The relationship and the social folder: essential elements and objectives

Learning of the operational practices of the Professional Social Service in the various areas of intervention and their knowledge

Analysis of clinical cases and discussion

Professional social work and social complexity. The team: rules and characteristics

Principles and foundations of Social Work (I year)

The student will have to show possession of the basic knowledge relating to the professional action of the social worker who directs his action through precise theoretical models from which the methodologies of the help process derive.

The student will have to know all the professional tools and techniques.

The student will have to know all the areas of intervention of the professional social service.

The student will have to demonstrate knowledge on a theoretical level of how the professional social work operates in the social complexity and which strategies and tools can be used to deal with the management of individual aid projects.

At the end of the course the student should be able to know the main documentation of the social service and how to write and what are the essential elements. You will have to know how to do a social interview and transcribe it correctly in the folder

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

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Teaching

During the lessons, in addition to the theoretical part, carried out in the form of a frontal lesson, role playing exercises will be done which will involve all the students, exercises on writing reports and keeping the social folder.

Short films on specific topics and open discussions will be screened

There will be both individual and group work

Seminars will be held on specific topics and areas

Attendance

Attendance is compulsory for 80% of the entire duration of the course

Course books

The Method of Social Work. Case reflections and research. Silvia Fargion. Carrocci Faber, 2021

Professional social workers. Social service methodology. Annamaria Zilianti, Beatrice Rovai. Carrocci Faber, 2020

The help interview. Theory and practice in social work. Maria Teresa Zini and Stefania Miodini. Carrocci Faber, 2017

Writing for social service. Documentation drafting guide. Marina Ricucci, Carrocci Faber, 2014 (from the 3rd chapter onwards)

Documentation and Social Service. Writing manual for operators. Laura Bini, Carrocci Faber, 2020 (chapter 2 only)

Assessment

Oral test in which the knowledge of the theories and methodologies that guide the professional social service will be verified. The candidate's ability to frame the theoretical and methodological aspects within the welfare state system will be verified. Particular attention will be paid to the use of the professional vocabulary as well as the knowledge of the main references of social legislation.

If the number of participants is high, a written exam will take place, with open and closed questions.

Disabilità e DSA

Le studentesse e gli studenti che hanno registrato la certificazione di disabilità o la certificazione di DSA presso l'Ufficio Inclusione e diritto allo studio, possono chiedere di utilizzare le mappe concettuali (per parole chiave) durante la prova di esame.

A tal fine, è necessario inviare le mappe, due settimane prima dell’appello di esame, alla o al docente del corso, che ne verificherà la coerenza con le indicazioni delle linee guida di ateneo e potrà chiederne la modifica.

Course books

In addition to the books for those attending, the following will be added:

Social service guidelines and procedure. Reasoned manual for study and consultation. Maria Luisia Rainieri and Francesca Corradini. Erickson. Latest edition

Since it is a book with many pages, we ask you to read it very carefully and not to study it

Assessment

Same modalities as attending students

Disabilità e DSA

Le studentesse e gli studenti che hanno registrato la certificazione di disabilità o la certificazione di DSA presso l'Ufficio Inclusione e diritto allo studio, possono chiedere di utilizzare le mappe concettuali (per parole chiave) durante la prova di esame.

A tal fine, è necessario inviare le mappe, due settimane prima dell’appello di esame, alla o al docente del corso, che ne verificherà la coerenza con le indicazioni delle linee guida di ateneo e potrà chiederne la modifica.

For any doubts and/or information, please write an email to the teacher.