Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Social Work Placement in Municipalities
Course Code
LUSDK_132
Branch of Science
Sociology and social work
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dagnija Staķe
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
Use of the knowledge and skills acquired during theoretical courses and practical classes in practical work in the placement institution’s system.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of social work and the social security system in Latvia; knowledge of the levels of social work practice; knowledge of the organisation of social work; knowledge of clients from different target groups; knowledge of social work methods and management of a social case.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of mastering the study course students: • obtain in-depth knowledge of social work in the specific placement institution and functions of social work professionals with different target groups of clients/patients, etc.; • gain understanding of the establishment of cooperation with other institutions.
Skills
1.Upon completion of the course, students: • develop observation and evaluation skills; • develop communication skills; • demonstrate awareness of professional ethics and values; • acquire skills in social work on a case; • acquire skills: to identify the problem, to create a conversation, to set an intervention goal, to plan, etc.; • use psychosocial work methods; • resolve ethical dilemmas; • develop teamwork skills.
Competences
1.Know how to use the knowledge and skills obtained in practice.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Fulfilment and documenting of placement tasks, participation in placement supervision, self-reflexion.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Test: placement documentation submitted, placement report prepared and presented.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Placement supervision
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Placement supervision
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Placement supervision
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Placement supervision
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Placement report
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Placement report
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Placement supervision
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Placement supervision
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Placement supervision
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Placement supervision
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Placement report
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Placement report
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Institūciju dokumentācija.
2.
Sociālo pakalpojumu un sociālās palīdzības likums.
3.
Likums „Par sociālo drošību.”
Additional Reading
1.
Citi saistošie normatīvie akti.
2.
www.vsaa.lv
3.
www.lm.gov.lv