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Presentation
Presentation
The Observatory course UC introduces the practical component of the Social Work degree, fostering the articulation between theory and practice across all other disciplines. It provides students with insights into various fields and areas of social work intervention, through both study visits and the presence of guest professionals in the classroom. This course facilitates the process of reflexivity and the acquisition of critical skills in students
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT119-13462
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1. Observe Social Reality 1.1. How do we observe social reality? 1.2. The objective and subjective dimensions of social reality 1.3. Knowing the social reality 1.3.1. Different types of knowledge 1.3.2. Observation in the knowledge process 2. The Observation Technique 2.1. What is observation? 2.2. What aspects to observe? 2.3. Observation types 2.3.1. Participant observation 2.3.2. Non-participating observation 2.4. Observation instruments 3. Observation in Social Work 3.1. The importance of observation in social worker intervention 3.2. When and what does a social worker observe? 3.3. Social worker observation and recording tools 3.4. Ethical and ethical issues 4. Social Observatories in Portugal and Europe
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Objectives
Objectives
Goals: 1) Allow the student a first approximation to the social reality and the space of action of the Social Worker; 2) Begin the process of knowledge and reflection on the complexity of the social reality where the Social Service operates; 3) Provide knowledge of the organizational structures inserted in the scope of Social Policies, such as response to social problems to vulnerable population groups Knowledge, resources and competence to acquire: 1) Capacity to identify the different social organizations, their structure, policies, programs and projects that they develop, in face of the different social problems; 2) Capacity to construct instruments of survey of aspects of the institutional reality applied in the visits (Eg free or systematic observation, reporting of visits); 3) Ability to observe the social reality in which the action of Social Service takes place in different contexts
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
Teaching: The syllabus contents will be transmitted in an interactive and interactive way, teaching and students, articulating this process with the reality of Social Work intervention. The dynamization of the sessions will also include presentations, individual or collective, made by students with debate and reflection on current issues, study visits made, observation of reality, viewing and discussion of films. Assessment: The assessment will be continuous, based on the following elements: 1. Written test: 50% 2. Group work with oral presentation: 25% 3. Participation in practical classes and study visit report: 25%
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References
References
Gonçalves, S.; Goançalves, P.J.; Marques, G.C. (2020). Manual de Investigação Qualitativa. Pactor. Le Boterf, G. (2002). De quel concept de compétence avons-nous besoin ? Soins cadres, (41), 16–20. O`Loughlin, M.; O`Loughlin, S. (2015). Effective Observation in Social Work. SAGE Publications Peretz, H. (2000). Métodos em sociologia: A Observação. Temas e Debates. Pinto, S. P. C. (2024). O Serviço Social e conhecimento: a relação teoria-prática. Temas Sociais, (6), 38–46. https://doi.org/10.60543/ts_iss.vi6.9290 Ruch, G. (2015) Regarding the use of practice observation methods as part of the assessment of social work practice. Dartington: Research in Practice. Schön, D. (2000). Educando o profissional reflexivo: Um novo design para o ensino e a aprendizagem. ArtMed. Youell, Biddy (2005). Observation in social work practice. In Bower Marion (Ed.), Psychoanalytic Theory for Social Work Practice: Thinking Under Fire (pp. 49-60). Routledge
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Assessment
Assessment
A Unidade Curricular decorrerá de forma interactiva, com momentos de exposição por parte da docente e momentos de participação mais focados nos estudantes, com apresentação de textos. Será sempre potenciado o debate e a pesquisa por parte dos estudantes. A orgarnização das visitas de estudo e das sessões com convidados serão sempre efetuadas com o envolvimento dos estuadantes.. As sessão práticas requerem a presença dos estudantes e a realização de grelhas de observação. Cada estudante deve participar em pelo menos 1 visita de estudo, elaborar o respectivo relatório e estar presente em, pelo menos, 2 das sessões em que hajam convidados.
Exemplo:
Descrição
Ponderação
Teste de avaliação
50%
Trabalho de grupo com presentação oral
25%
Participação em aulas práticas/exercícios e relatório visita estudo
25%
Será dado acompanhamento efetivo aos alunos para a elaboração dos trabalhos solicitados na Unidade Curricular
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Mobility
Mobility
No
