Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Intervention Approaches in Professional Social Work with Families
Course Code
REK_319
Branch of Science
Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lolita Vilka
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, Anninmuizas Boulevard 26a, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
To deepen and develop students' understanding of the needs of children and families in social work, strengthening professional thinking and skills to apply child- and family-centered, ethical, and evidence-based social work intervention approaches
Preliminary Knowledge
Introduction to the specialty, knowledge of family policy and social issues in society.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Know the tools for assessing the needs of family and child
Individual work and tests
Presentation "Family and Child in Social Work"
2.Able to identify social, psychosocial and environmental factors in the case of a family with children.
3.Understands the theoretical approaches and methods of social work intervention in dealing with families and children.
Individual work and tests
Presentation "Family and Child in Social Work"
4.Knows and understands child and family-oriented, systemic and evidence-based approaches to social work.
Individual work and tests
Participation in discussions and pair and group work
Skills
1.Able to analyse the child’s and family’s situation by identifying needs, risks and resources.
Individual work and tests
Presentation "Family and Child in Social Work"
2.Be able to choose and apply appropriate social working methods and professional approaches to work with families and children.
3.Able to reasonably justify professional decisions, integrate theoretical knowledge and research-based evidence.
Individual work and tests
Participation in discussions and pair and group work
Competences
1.Able to make responsible decisions in the best interests of family and child.
Individual work and tests
Professional ethics, ethical dilemmas in professional work with families and children
2.Able to integrate theory, practice and research results into professional activities.
Individual work and tests
Professional ethics, ethical dilemmas in professional work with families and children
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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|---|---|---|
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1.
Presentation "Family and Child in Social Work" |
60.00% from total grade
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10 points
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2.
Professional ethics, ethical dilemmas in professional work with families and children |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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|---|---|---|
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1.
Participation in discussions and pair and group work |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Study Course Theme Plan
PART-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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Framework of professional activity in working with families and children in social work
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Theoretical approaches in working with families and children.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Case and situation assessment in work with family and child, assessment tools
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Child-centered approach in social work with families.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Decision-making in working with the family and child.
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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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Case management as a professional approach in working with families with children.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Intervention approaches in working with families and children.
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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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Participation and cooperation in social work with the family.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Professional communication with the child and family.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Professional ethics, ethical dilemmas in professional work with families and children.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Reflection and evidence-based practice in working with families and children.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Integrated approach in working with family and child (case analysis).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Metodiskais materiāls sociālajam darbam ģimenēm ar bērniem (2025).
2.
Roga-Vailza, V., Ozola, I., & Apine, E. (Red.). (2021). Sociālais darbs ar gadījumu. Teorija praksē. (2.sējums)
3.
Bērnu tiesību aizsardzības likums.
4.
ANO Bērnu tiesību konvencijas (skat. Tiesībsarga mājas lapu)
Additional Reading
1.
Bērnu aizsardzības centrs. Rokasgrāmata bērnu tiesību aizsardzības jautājumos. Vadlīnijas ģimenēm bērnu tiesību aizsardzībā (2019).
2.
Roga-Vailza, V., Ozola, I., & Apine, E. (Red.). (2021). Sociālais darbs ar gadījumu. Prakse teorijā. (1.sējums)