Course name

Theory and Methods of Social work I

Course Number

CE31401

Credits

2.0Year2Term, Weekday and Period

Fall AB

Instructor

Miho OMURA

Course overview(General) The course will discuss the basic methodology of practical social welfare assistance (social work
theory), such as aid philosophy, history, care perspective and skills (assistance practice model and approach)by using specific case examples. In addition, the course will provide students with an opportunity to consider
their own counseling support methodology, while questioning the role of inter-personal counselingprofessionals.

Remarks

The course is specified as a prerequisite subject for the examination of national certified social worker. The
course is equivalent to CE31151 in FY2012 or earlier.

Teaching method

LectureAttainment target

1) Students will be able to understand the theory of interaction between people and the environment inconsultation support.
2) Students will be able to understand the targets of counseling support and various practical models.
3) Students will be able to understand the process of counseling support and the associated knowledge andskills.
4) Students will be able to understand the significance and methods of case analysis in counseling support.
5) Students will be able to understand the actual situation of counseling support.

Teaching schedule

1. Theory of interaction between human and the environment and the way of understanding life
Days 1-3: Actual understanding of system theory and life understanding method(General system theory, cybernetics, self-organization, life theory for assistance etc.)
2. Study of the theory of counseling support target and the theory of assistance principles.
Days 4-6: Understanding of the concept and scope of counseling support target
3. Study of practical models of social works
Day 7: Definition of a therapy modelDay 8: Definition of a life model
Day 9: Definition of a strength model
4. Study of a supporting approach of social work
Day 10: Definition of a psychosocial approachDay 11: Definition of a functional approachDay 12: Problem-solving approachDay 13: Problem-oriented approachDay 14: Crisis intervention approachDay 15: Behavior change approachDay 16: Empowerment approach and summary
5. Case analysis and practical counseling support
Days 17-20: Review and summary of case analysis method and practical supporting perspective

Course conditions
Evaluation

Comprehensive evaluation based on the results of attendance record, reporting assignment, semester final
examination

Homework
Text BookReferenceOffice hours
Expectation for student

Teachers will cast questions about students' opinions and thoughts. So, students are expected to actively
participate in the discussion.

Keywords(General) The course will discuss the basic methodology of practical social welfare assistance (social work
theory), such as aid philosophy, history, care perspective and skills (assistance practice model and approach)by using specific case examples. In addition, the course will provide students with an opportunity to consider
their own social welfare support methodology and technical skills together with other people, whilequestioning the role of inter-personal counseling professionals. * General system theory, therapy model, lifemodel, strength model, psychosocial approach, functional approach, problem-solving approach, problemoriented approach, crisis intervention approach, behavior change approach, and empowerment approach