Course description:
This course introduces theories and perspectives associated with psychology and sociology that are relevant to social work practice. Its aim is to demonstrate how psychological and sociological theories and concepts can inform and expand our understanding of people’s behavior and circumstances and explores ways in which this knowledge can be applied to social work practice. It also considers applying concepts of culture and diversity as a means of understanding the role played by individuals’ environmental context, including their social systems and supports.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify possible influences on individual and group behaviors that link with psychological theories.
2. Identify possible influences on individual and group behaviors that link with sociological theories.
3. Demonstrate skills in applying concepts of inequalities and diversity as they apply to people’s behavior and circumstances.
4. Demonstrate awareness of the link between psychosocial concepts and theories and anti-oppressive practice for social workers.
5. Apply psychological and sociological theories and concepts to the assessment of complex situations outlined in case studies.
Recommended books and readings:
1. COGNITIVE_BEHAVIOUR_THERAPY_A_PRACTIC By [Danny_Lam]
2. Theories_for_direct_social_work_practice By [Joseph_Walsh]
3. Understanding_and_Using_Theory_in_Social work By [Juliette_Oko]
Marx's_Theory_of_Crisis By [Simon_Clarke
- Teacher: Muhammad Sulaman