Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.R.1.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Children and Youth  Behaviours by Bio-psycho-social Aspects 

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LUSDK_254
Branch of Science
Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Liāna Deklava
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575

About Study Course

Objective

Obtain competencies and understanding, critically evaluate and analyse needs and problems of children, youth and their families with balanced bio-psycho-social approach. Obtain competencies and understanding to ensure the well-being of children and youths through evidence-based practices provide directions for changes for children, youth and their families. Obtain competencies, understanding and ability to provide social services, to do interventions according cultural differences, health status and values with bio-psycho-social approach to ensure health and social inclusion.

Preliminary Knowledge

None

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Will obtain understanding, critically evaluate and analyse needs and problems of children, youth and their families with balanced bio-psycho-social approach.

Skills

1.Will obtain skills and understanding to ensure the well-being of children and youths through evidence-based practices to provide directions for changes for children, youth and their families.

Competences

1.Will obtain competencies, understanding and ability to provide social services, to do interventions according cultural differences, health status and values with bio-psycho-social approach to ensure health and social inclusion.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work
-
-
Written essay focused on analysis of presented theories of saturation of children and youth needs in residential settings by comparison with natural environment: • Objectivity = 5% • Justification of the theme = 30% • Clarity on display = 20% • Bibliographical references = 20% • Critical thinking of the author = 25% Written work – stimulation of children/ youth self- managed initiatives: • Goal setting = 10% • Creativity = 10% • Critical thinking of the author = 40% • Linking theory and practice = 40% Critical presentation of selected topic from holistic based prevention or intervention model: • Subjectivity, authenticity = 25% • Justification of the theme =30% • Clarity on display = 20% • Critical thinking of the author = 25%

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination
-
-
Written essay focused on analysis of presented theories of saturation of children and youth needs in residential settings by comparison with natural environment – 20% Written work – stimulation of children/ youth self-managed initiatives – 60% Critical presentation of selected topic from holistic based prevention or intervention model – 20%

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Functions of social behaviour from developmental, psychodynamic, behavioural, cognitive system perspectives

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Functions of social behaviour from developmental, psychodynamic, behavioural, cognitive system perspectives

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Functions of social behaviour from developmental, psychodynamic, behavioural, cognitive system perspectives

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific developmental factors of social behaviour in childhood and adolescence, assessment of dispositions, cultural, contextual and situational factors of behaviour

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific developmental factors of social behaviour in childhood and adolescence, assessment of dispositions, cultural, contextual and situational factors of behaviour

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific developmental factors of social behaviour in childhood and adolescence, assessment of dispositions, cultural, contextual and situational factors of behaviour

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific developmental factors of social behaviour in childhood and adolescence, assessment of dispositions, cultural, contextual and situational factors of behaviour

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific developmental factors of social behaviour in childhood and adolescence, assessment of dispositions, cultural, contextual and situational factors of behaviour

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Holistic approach of interpretation based on bio-psycho-social and spiritual integrity, and uniqueness of individual youth behaviour. Aggressive and suicidal behaviour

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Holistic approach of interpretation based on bio-psycho-social and spiritual integrity, and uniqueness of individual youth behaviour. Aggressive and suicidal behaviour

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Holistic approach of interpretation based on bio-psycho-social and spiritual integrity, and uniqueness of individual youth behaviour. Aggressive and suicidal behaviour

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Holistic approach of interpretation based on bio-psycho-social and spiritual integrity, and uniqueness of individual youth behaviour. Aggressive and suicidal behaviour

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Holistic approach of interpretation based on bio-psycho-social and spiritual integrity, and uniqueness of individual youth behaviour. Aggressive and suicidal behaviour

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Analysis and evaluation of risk social groups, productive informal movements and projects for self-actualization of children and youth

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Analysis and evaluation of risk social groups, productive informal movements and projects for self-actualization of children and youth

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Analysis and evaluation of risk social groups, productive informal movements and projects for self-actualization of children and youth

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Analysis and evaluation of risk social groups, productive informal movements and projects for self-actualization of children and youth

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Analysis and evaluation of risk social groups, productive informal movements and projects for self-actualization of children and youth
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Davies, M., B. 2012. Social Work with Children and Families. New York. Palgrave Macmillan ISBN: 8601404284441

2.

Mohl, A. 2015. Essays in Holistic Social Work Practice: The Need for an Interdisciplinary Approach. Bloomington: AuthorHouse. ISBN: 1953584497

3.

Silbereisen, R., K., Lerner, R., M. 2007. Approaches to Positive Youth Development. Thousand Oaks. SAGE Publications Ltd. ISBN-13: 978-1412922883

4.

Villarruel, F., A., Perkins, D., F., Borden, L., M., Keith, J., G. 2003. Community Youth Development: Programs, Policies, and Practices. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0761927877

5.

Bailey, Di. 2012. Interdisciplinary working in mental health. New York (N.Y.): Palgrave Macmillan

6.

Kathleen Hague Armstrong ... [et al.]. 2014. Evidence-based interventions for children with challenging behavior. New York (N.Y.): Springer

7.

Geldard, K. 2009. Practical interventions for young people at risk. MRU library, 36 Pr 05, reading pages: 11-33 and 193-210.

8.

Spray, C., Jowett, B. 2012. Social work Practice with Children and families. MRU library, 36 Sp 54, reading pages: 100 – 117.

Additional Reading

1.

Jowitt, M., O´Loughlin, S. 2015. Social Work with Children and Families (Transforming Social Work Practice). London: Sage Publication Ltd. ISBN-10: 9781844450183

2.

Wyn, J., Cahill, H. 2015. Handbook of Children and Youth Studies. Singapore: Springer Singapore. ISBN 978-981-4451-14-7

3.

Semple D., Smyth R., 2009. Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry, second edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford

4.

Sadock, B.J., Sadock, V.A. Kaplan & Sadock, 2009. Concise Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 10th ed. – Philadelphia; Williams & Wilkins