Class Traineeship I and project

Traineeship I and Project CU intends to deepen and operationalize theoretical, scientific, methodological, practical and ethical knowledge of social work through: (i) students integration in Traineeship ; (ii) traineeship  supervised practice, and (iii) theoretical-scientific sessions in the classroom. This CU is particularly relevant in the training of students because it allows for hands-on learning, in which they can consolidate the professional profile and develop fundamental technical-operative skills for social intervention.

1. Theoretical-scientific dimension of professional action in traineeship context

1.1. Observation and understanding of traineeship places

1.1.1. The organizations, dynamics and structures

1.1.2. Organizational communication

1.1.3. Social work in the organizational context

1.1.4. The recipients of social worker's intervention

1.1.5. Professional activities in traineeship context

1.2. Reflexivity and critical thinking about traineeship practice

1.2.1. Traineeship report preparation

1.2.2. Techniques for collecting and recording information

1.2.3. Rules for making text citations and bibliographical references

2. Practical dimension of professional action in traineeship context

2.1. Objectives and skills to be developed by students in an traineeship context

2.2. Interns postures and responsibilities in organizations

2.3. Insertion of students in traineeship places

2.4. Pedagogical supervision to monitor the traineeship

Teaching: In theoretical-scientific sessions, will be used expository, interrogative and methodologies. Students are expected to present papers about their traineeship experiences, with the help of new technologies and with particular attention to the development of orality and work submission rules. In pratical sessions, pedagogical supervision sessions will be held in small groups in order to promote critical reflection on the traineeship experiences. 

Assessment: The UC only includes the continuous assessment regime (does not provide for an exam), based on the following elements: 1) traineeship supervisor evaluation (35%); 2) traineeship report and oral work presentation (45%); 3) participation in pedagogic supervision (20%). The grade of each of the elements must be greater than or equal to 9,5 points. Mandatory attendance at 70% of sessions.

• Bottomley, J., Carteney, P, & Pryjmachuk, S. (2019). Communication skills for your social work degree. Critical Publishing.

  Glassman, U. (2016). Finding your way through field work: A social work student’s guide. Sage.

  Martinez, M. (2011). La práctica del Trabajo Social. Editorial Sintesis.

  Parker, J. (2014). Social Work Practice. Sage.