The aim of the course is to present some innovative approaches to the social work with children and the youth. The purpose is to discuss some selected good practice examples. It is also important to provide students with knowledge and reflection about possibilities of using innovative attitude to work with children and the youth
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in pedagogy, sociology and psychology
Scope
Theoretical bases of social work
Specificity of social work with children and youth.
Innovative methods of work with children (sociotherapy).
Art therapy in Poland
Dance and music therapy and many others – why are they still underestimated methods?
Innovative methods of work with addicted children
Cyber addictions – innovative methods of work
Work with children and young people involved in crimes
Other good practice examples and cases of social work with the youth.
Teaching methods
Lecture and discussion., Project method
Learning outcomes and methods of theirs verification
Outcome description
Outcome symbols
Methods of verification
The class form
Assignment conditions
The course ends with a grade . The verification method is an essay on a chosen topic and active work during the classes
Recommended reading
Anderson, E. L.; Steen, E.; Stavropoulos, V. (2017). "Internet use and Problematic Internet Use: A systematic review of longitudinal research trends in adolescence and emergent adulthood". International Journal of Adolescence and Youth. 22 (4): 430–454.
Goodman S., Trowler I. (ed.), Social Work Reclaimed. Innovative Frameworks for Children and Family Social Work Practice, London, Philadelphia, 2012.
Brown L., Balancing Risk and Innovation to Improve Social Work, The British Journal of Social Work, vol. 40, Issue 4/ 2010, p 1211 – 1228.
Further reading
Proposed by the lecturer
Notes
Modified by dr Jarosław Wagner (last modification: 08-07-2020 18:09)
