Learning outcomes SW BA Prof dr Nevenka Zegarac Department of Social work and social policy Faculty of political sciences UBG TEMPUS SHEPSSSS Workshop May 2015.

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING/1 The basic theories, principles, concepts, methods and approaches to the practice of SW, work with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations The theory of human development and behavior in the social environment, discrimination, inequality, social structure, social institutions and organizations, vulnerability and resilience The values and ethical principles in their work with clients

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING/2 Relevant national and international research in SW practice and SP measures and knowledge of the ways in which research is conducted how findings can best be used in practice The approaches and methods of planning, implementation and evaluation of services and programs; Understanding the limits of SW and awareness of other ways of understanding social issues (through law, economics, sociology, theology, public health…)

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE/1 Demonstrate a critical understanding of the SW profession in particular environments Critical understanding of the impact of socio- structural inequalities, discrimination, social and economic injustice in human functioning and development Cooperate inter-professionally at the level of institutions local communities and the state Apply practical skills and knowledge required for assessment and intervention at the micro, mezo and macro level for the purpose of development, protective, preventive and / or therapeutic interventions

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE/2 Communicate effectively, to assess, intervene, find information in different sources of information in order to improve their own practice Apply values, ethical principles, knowledge and skills in identifying, addressing and confronting inequality, social, political and economic injustice Use knowledge from different disciplines to solve problems, overcome inequality, vulnerability and social exclusion Apply an understanding of cultural and ethnic diversity and gender equality into practice

ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS Acting in accordance with SW knowledge, ethics and values, when meeting people with complex needs Being able to collect, prioritize, analyze and evaluate data and evidence for assessing the environment Using research findings to meet the needs of individuals, groups and communities in society and to inform and evaluate practice Communicating successfully to develop and sustain successful relationships Presenting information from a range of sources both verbally and in writing

EVALUATION A willingness to examine your own education and how it best informs practice Planning of further academic or vocational education and training

Small groups work 1)How are learning outcomes form BA in SW are implemented in your curiccula? 2) Which courses – subjects are and in what vay associated with individual aspect of learning outcomes?

Discussion 1)What direct you to make selection of specific courses/ groups of courses? 2)What was the toughest to apply in curricula? 3)Wich specific outcomes are best covered? 4)Wich specific outcomes are least covered? 5)Is there outcomes that are not covered at all? 6)On what way this situation coud be overcomed?