INNOVATIVE AND INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF SOCIAL WORK I

The course aims to know some innovative methodologies that are relevant to social service and social work. To understand the meaning of new methods and practices it is necessary to analyze the evolution of the theoretical paradigms of social work discipline. After the theoretical studies, practical "experimentation" (f.i. role playing, case study, simulation, etc.) will be carried out in order to create connections between theoretical evolutions and innovations in social work and service social

Learning of the main theoretical frameworks of Social Work
Ability to analyze different contexts, to evaluate and choose the tools to deal with social issues in the National and International contexts
Innovative tools in working with families, groups and communities referring to empowering theories
Analysis of interventions inspired to Crisis, trauma and task-centered practice
Social service and collaborative planning
Post-modern social service and use of narratives

There aren't required specific prerequisites

Definition and characteristics of innovation in social service and social work
The evolution of paradigms in Social Work Theory
Contribution of critical thinking to the development of social disciplines
Think in globally to act locally through policies to promote active citizenship
Innovations in the social service with particular reference to case studies and projects in specific areas of intervention.
Family support model.
Social Emergencies and the Treatment Model in Crisis Situations;

Globalizzazione e servizio sociale in Europa, Walter Lorenz, Carocci Faber, 2010. Studiare i capitoli 1,2, 6, 8, 9. Leggere i capitoli 3, 4, 5, 7;
La co-progettazione. La partnership tra pubblico e terzo settore. U. De Ambrogio, C. Guidetti, Carocci Faber, 2^ ristampa 2017. Studiare i capitoli 1, 3, 4, 5. Leggere i capitoli 2, 6.(Questo testo è sostituito dal progetto sul lavoro di comunità per coloro che scelgono di svolgere l'esercitazione pratica proposta, si vedano le indicazioni alla pagina moodle del corso)
Testo facoltativo:
Healy K., Social work theories in context. Creating frameworks for practice, Palgrave Macmillan, London, 2014
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Learning is verified with:
-a written exam consisting of 8 questions to be answered within 90 minutes, divided as follows: 3 open questions to be answered with a maximum of 20 lines. Each of these questions has a score ranging from 0 to 5 points. These questions aim to verify the knowledge of the fundamental concepts of the course contained in the reference readings and, through questions transversal to the topics addressed, to confirm their practical understanding and critical capacity. The three questions are closed and are intended to test the precise theoretical knowledge of the course topics. The score for each of these questions ranges from 0 to 3. Finally, 2 questions are asked about case studies, against which competence in dealing with the proposed situations is checked, in particular the ability to analyze the problem is assessed, the choice of the theoretical reference model, the use of innovative tools consistent with the theoretical references, the identification of expected outcome (output) and effectiveness indicators (outcome). The score for each of these questions ranges from 0 to 3. The written exam is valid for 80% of the assessment.
- an open book exercise (worth 20%), aimed at verifying the skills in applying innovative tools to problems or realizing innovative services.
Regarding grading (how the votes will be awarded):
Scores in the 18-22 range will be awarded if:
- sufficient knowledge and applied comprehension skills about the examination materials;
- limited ability to apply knowledge to concrete cases;
- Sufficient communication skills, especially when using specific language to analyze innovative dimensions of social service.

Scores in the 23-26 range will be awarded if:
- Discrete knowledge and applied comprehension skills about examination materials;
- Considerable ability to apply knowledge to concrete cases;
- discrete communication skills, especially in using specific language to analyze innovative dimensions of social service.

Scores in the 27-30 range will be awarded if:
- good or excellent knowledge and applied understanding of examination materials
- good or excellent ability to apply knowledge to concrete cases;
- Fully appropriate communication skills, especially in language specific to innovative dimensions of social service.
The award will be given in the presence of applied knowledge and comprehension skills about
Excellent program, judgment, and communication skills.

Reception for students: by appointment

Frontal lessons
Simulations
Role playing
Workshops

Italian

written

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Circular economy, innovation, work" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development