Creative Methods in Social Work

Study:	Social Work - 6. semester
Code:	37661
ECTS:	3.0
Course coordinators:	prof. dr. sc. Kristina Urbanc
Exam dates:	12. 06. 2024. 26. 06. 2024. 10. 07. 2024. 28. 08. 2024. 11. 09. 2024. Exam registration: Studomat

Literature:
Urbanc, K.; Interna skripta; , str Urbanc, K. i Kletečki Radović, M.; Aktivno učenje i kritičko mišljenje u kontekstu supervizijskog, edukacijskog i pomažućeg odnosa; Ljetopis socijalnog rada, 14 (2) (2007), str. 355-367 Koller-Trbović, N. i Žižak, A.; Participacija korisnika u procesu procjene potreba i planiranja intervencija: Socijalno pedagoški pristup; Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijski fakultet (2005), str
Optional literature:
Sewpaul, V. i Jones, D.; Global standards for social work education and training; Social Work education, 23 (5) (2004), str. 493-513 5. Beresford, P., Branfield, F., Taylor, J., Brennan, M. Sartori, A., Lalani i Wise, G.; Working together for Better Social Work Education; Social Work Education, 25 (4) (2006), str

Description:

Within the course students are introduced to the definition, principles and some techniques of using creative methods in various contexts of social work: in education, helping process and in the context of supervision. The course is conducted in the form of workshops in which the students gain their personal experience in using individual techniques (elements of forum theatre and play-back theatre, elements of psychodrama, expression through art, usage of stories, fairy tales, movies) in the work with groups and individuals. As the approach is primarily experiential, the students are obliged to attend the workshops.

Cognitive Skills:

After successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

1. define and understand principles and reasons for using creative methods in social work

2. define and recognise ethical principles of using creative methods in direct casework and groupwork

3. gain experience in the application of different creative methods in casework and groupwork

4. gain insight and be able to recognise and analyse own resources and limitations in the application of creative methods in the work with users

5. with support be able to plan and apply some creative methods in groupwork and casework, depending on assessed needs of users

6. recognise, analyse and evaluate own experience and contribution in the process of acquisition of knowledge and skills needed for the application of creative methods in the work with users

Practical and Generic Skills:

After successfully mastering the course, students will be able to:

1. apply theoretical concepts and the principle of using creative methods in social work

2. act in accordance with the ethics of application of creative methods in the work with users

3. consider and assess needs for the application of individual creative methods, depending on the needs of users

4. apply adequate communication skills in the conversation with the user

Matching Assessments to Learning Outcomes:

Forms of testing knowledge

Active participation during interactive classes, group discussions and application of individual creative methods - Level 4

Written review of a theatre play, workshop or exhibition - Level 2-3

Written mid-term xamination / examination - Level 2-3

Consultations schedule:

prof. dr. sc. Kristina Urbanc:
Wednesday 11,00 - 13,00
Location: Nazorova 51, room 21