Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Social Work Theory II: Social Work With Families and Groups SHO303 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 4 + 0 4.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Lecture, question and answer, discussion
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ülkü AKÇA ÜŞENTİ
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ülkü AKÇA ÜŞENTİ (Güz)
Goals The objective is to render students knowledgeable and skillful in terms of working with the group within the scope of generalist social work practice model.
Course Content Group types, group development stages, group dynamics, communication in group, educational groups, treatment groups, group ethics, case samples
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learns about the group concept and importance of groups in human life,
2 Learns about the processes of social work practice,
3 Has knowledge about various types of groups,
4 Has deep knowledge about the methods and techniques of social work intervention for groups.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to course, description of course schedule, the basic concepts of orientation and social group work
2. Week Types of Groups and Phases in Group Development (I)
3. Week Types of Groups and Phases in Group Development (II)
4. Week Group Dynamics: Leadership, Power and Influence, Objectives and Norms
5. Week Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Within Group, Quiz
6. Week Purpose Groups
7. Week Educational Groups
8. Week Midterm Examination
9. Week Therapy Groups
10. Week Termination and Assessment of Group Work
11. Week Ethical subjects and dilemmas in group work
12. Week Keeping a record in group work
13. Week Case Studies
14. Week Case Studies
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly
2 Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice
3 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgment
4 Engage diversity and difference in practice
4 Advance human rights and social and economic justice
10 Engage,assess,intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
11 Following and assessing theoretical and practice debate in the area of society and world related to field of social work
12 Using theoritical framework, approach and model guiding social work practice at every level of social work intervention
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 3 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3 3
PY4 4 4 4 4
PY4 2 2 2 2
PY10 5 5 5 5
PY11 2 2 2 2
PY12 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Kut, S. (1998). Sosyal Hizmet Mesleği: Temel Nitelikleri, Müdahale Yöntemleri. Ankara.
  • Duyan, V. (2010). Sosyal Hizmet: Temelleri, Yaklaşımları, Müdahale Yöntemleri. Ankara Sosyal Hizmet Uzmanları Genel Merkezi Yayınları, Yayın No: 16.
  • Naar, R. (1993) Grup Psikoterapisine İlk Adım. N.H. Şahin (Çev). Ankara: İmge Kitabevi
  • Yalom, I. (2002) Grup Psikoterapisinin Teori ve Pratiği. İstanbul: Kabalcı Yayınları.
  • Compton B.R, B. Galaway, B.Cournoyer. Social Work Processes.. Wadswarth Pub. Co, 2004.
  • Pıncus, A. A. Minahan. Social Work Practice: Model and Method. Fe Peacook Publisher, 1973
  • Zastrow, C.H. (2009) Social Work with Groups. Brooks Cole Company: USA.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ülkü AKÇA ÜŞENTİ Vize 35.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ülkü AKÇA ÜŞENTİ Final 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ülkü AKÇA ÜŞENTİ Ödev 25.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 6 4 24
Research 5 4 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Homework 6 5 30
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 5 4 20
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0