Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Digital Social Work with Children and Youth
Course Code
MRU_016
Target Audience
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ECTS
6.00
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
LQF
Level 7
RSU Unit
Course Supervisor
Daniel Markovič
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Study Course Implementer
Partner Organisation
Mykolas Romeris universitāte
Partner Course Implementer
Agata Katkonienė
Partnership Liaison Person
Agata Katkonienė
About Study Course
Objective
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Preliminary Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will be able to understand, critically analyse and evaluate contribution of different theories of social sciences and humanities as well as indigenous knowledge to micro-macro practice and research of social work with children and youth; analyse and critically evaluate policy decisions regarding their impact on young people across all sectors, notably employment, education, health and social inclusion.
Skills
1.Will be able to investigate and analyse social needs and problems of children, youth and their families and provide directions to policies and actions that help to make remedial goals identifiable and achievable; analyse, synthesize and critically evaluate research findings; apply research results in changing and uncertain situations; ensure the well-being of children and youths through evidence-based practices.
Competences
1.Will be able to systematically assess diverse needs of children and youth, and actively engage children and youths in addressing their needs; apply empowering social work intervention methods; advocate for resources and system reforms that will improve services for children and youths; incorporate and use new IC technology appropriately and effectively in multiple areas providing services to children and youth; educate children and youth risk management using ICT.
Assessment
Individual work
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Reading of scientific literature, group discussion and brainstorming; simulation-based counselling training; short video or written blog post.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Examination |
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All course work, i.e. group work, essay, individual project, etc., is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the course plan and general academic requirements
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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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Safe on the Internet – protection of youth against
predators, manipulations and hoaxes. Fact-checking
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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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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Safe on the Internet – protection of youth against
predators, manipulations and hoaxes. Fact-checking
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Jones, G., Stokes, A (2008). Online Counselling: A Handbook for Practitioners. London: Macmillan International Higher Education
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Aramburu, L., & Marcuello-Servós, C. (2018). Digital generation, emotions and social movements: A conceptual framework. In M. Lisboa, & D. Cerejo (Eds.), Complexity sciences: Theoretical and empirical approaches to social action (pp. 65–78). Newcastle, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
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Hill, A., Shaw, I. (2011). Social work and ICT. London: Sage
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López Pel?ez, A. (Ed.). (2014). The robotics divide. A new frontier in the 21st century? New York: Springer.
Additional Reading
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Adedoyin, A. C. (2016). Deploying virtual communities of practice as a digital tool in social work: A rapid review and critique of the literature. Social Work Education, 35(3), 357–370.
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Berzin, S. C., Singer, J., & Chan, C. (2015). Practice innovation through technology in the digital age: A grand challenge for social work. Paper No. 12. Columbia, SC: American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
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Best, P., Manktelow, R., & Taylor, B. J. (2016). Social work and social media: Online help-seeking and the mental well-being of adolescent males. British Journal of Social, 46(1), 257–276.
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Brown, K. (2011). Vulnerability: Handle with care. Ethics and Social Welfare, 5(3), 313–321.
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Bullock, A. N., & Kolbin, A. D. (2015). Communication technology integration into social work practice. Advances in Social Work, 16(1), (Spring 2015) 1–14.
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Hardcastle, D. A., Powers, P. R., & Wenocur, S. (2011). Community practice. Theories and skills for social workers. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
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Waldman, J., & Rafferty, J. (2006). Evidence from virtual social work practice. Journal of Evidence-based Social Work, 3(3–4), 127–148.