Practical classes I

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE
Course titlePractical classes I
Chair of Labour and Social Security Law Sciences and Social Work
Number of ECTS credits6
Lecturerdoc.dr.sc. Dinka Caha
Office AddressRadićeva 13 Rektorat, prizemlje
Telephone+385 31 224 550
e-maildinka.caha@pravos.hr
Associate Robet Kresić
Office AddressRadićeva 13
Telephone
e-mailrkresic23@pravos.hr
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course content

During field classes, students get to know organizations where social work activities are carried out. Through the visits students are familiarized with the organization and tasks of social workers, centers, social institutions, work activities, and organizational culture. The course takes the critical reflection framework in order to improve practical skills and promote the values ​​of social work among them.

Course learning outcomes

Describe basic social welfare institutions and their structure, Describe the main tasks of working in social care, Understand possibilities to deliver activities in the field of social work, Integrate theoretical knowledge from other courses in concrete examples from field visits, Explain social, economic, and environmental factors that influence the quality of life of an individual, families, groups, communities,

TEACHING METHODS
☐ Lectures
☑ Seminars and workshops
☑ Exercises
☑ Independent tasks
☐ Multimedia and internet
☐ Distance education
☐ Office hours
☐ Laboratory
☑ Field work
☐ Mentoring work
☐ Knowledge test
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
☐ Oral exam
☑ Written exam
☐ Colloquium
Other:
ADDITIONAL FACTS
Students need to be prepared for each group visit, participate in the discussion with representatives of organizations, and actively participate in tasks. Students are required to participate at 70% scheduled classes.
LIST OF LITERATURE FOR STUDIES AND EXAMS
Required reading
Zakon o socijalnoj skrbi. (Narodne novine 157/13, 152/14, 99/15, 52/16, 16/17,130/17, 98/19). 2022.
Bežovan, G., Puljiz, V., Šućur, Š., Babić, Z., Dobrotić, I., Matković, T., Zrinščak S.. Socijalna politika Hrvatske. 2019. Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu
Optional reading
Fook, J., i Gardner, F.. Practicing critical reflection: A resource handbook. 2007. McGraw-Hill Education