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Presentation
Presentation
This curricular unit deepens the theoretical and methodological foundations required for a critical understanding of social phenomena and for the development of theoretically grounded and reflective professional practice. It explores the relationship between theory and practice in everyday social work, fostering the acquisition of essential theoretical and operational knowledge for the analysis, planning and development of social interventions. Particular attention is given to theoretical models and intervention methodologies for working with individuals and families, contributing to the development of skills suited to the complexity and diversity of intervention contexts. The curricular unit is coordinated with and complements Social Work Theory and Methodology I and III.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP733-7267
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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. The Social Work Intervention Process 1.1. Foundations, characteristics and guiding principles of professional intervention. 1.2. The methodological intervention process: social diagnosis, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. 1.3. Techniques and tools for intervention with individuals and families: interviewing, observation, home visits and professional record-keeping. 2. Social Work Intervention with Individuals and Families 2.1. The contemporary family: structures, dynamics, functions and transformations. 2.2. Theoretical models of intervention with individuals and families. 2.3. Specific features, contexts and challenges of professional intervention with individuals and families. 2.4. Collaborative practices: participation, empowerment and mobilisation of individual, family and social resources. 2.5. Family mediation as an intervention strategy. 2.6. The integration of individual, family and community dimensions in social work intervention.
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Objectives
Objectives
O1. Identify and apply theoretical frameworks to critically analyse social reality and contextualise social work intervention. O2. Analyse and apply social intervention models suited to work with individuals and families. O3. Analyse the person from a holistic perspective, considering the interdependence of individual, family, social and collective dimensions. O4. Analyse the family as a social system, recognising the diversity of its structures, dynamics and functions. O5. Apply the methodological procedures involved in social work intervention with individuals and families. O6. Select and use appropriate techniques and tools for social work intervention with individuals and families. O7. Develop relational, ethical and technical-operational skills applicable to intervention with individuals and families. O8. Critically and reflectively analyse social intervention processes and practices in individual and family contexts.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
The curricular unit adopts active, participatory and student-centred teaching and learning methodologies, combining theoretical foundations, critical analysis and practical application in social work contexts. Classes include interactive lectures, guided reading and discussion of texts, case analysis, simulations, role-play and collaborative work, fostering autonomy, critical reflection and the development of technical and operational skills. Engagement with professional practice is strengthened through open lectures, contributions from guest practitioners, contact with community settings and the analysis of specific situations involving intervention with individuals and families. The Moodle platform supports the provision of learning resources, the preparation of learning activities and the continuity of students' independent work.
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References
References
Carvalho, M. I. (Ed.). (2015). Serviço social com famílias. Pactor. de Robertis, C. (2021). Metodologia de intervenção em trabalho social. Porto Editora. Fialho, J., Silva, C., & Saragoça, J. (Eds.). (2015). Diagnóstico social: Teoria, metodologia e casos práticos. Edições Sílabo. Santos, C. M., Backx, S., & Guerra, Y. (2017). A dimensão técnico-operativa no serviço social: Desafios contemporâneos. Cortez.
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Assessment
Assessment
Elemento de avaliação Data Ponderação Frequência 1 27/10/2026 35% Frequência 2 17/11/2026 35% Trabalho individual 18/12/2026 30% Não é exigida classificação mínima em cada elemento de avaliação. As datas previstas poderão ser alteradas em função do calendário académico e da articulação com outros momentos de avaliação, sendo qualquer alteração comunicada aos/às estudantes através da plataforma Moodle.
Os/as estudantes com estatuto especial realizam os mesmos elementos de avaliação, sem prejuízo das adaptações previstas na legislação e nos regulamentos aplicáveis.
Os trabalhos académicos devem respeitar as Normas para a Elaboração e Apresentação de Teses, Dissertações e Outros Trabalhos Académicos da Universidade Lusófona, aprovadas pelo Despacho Reitoral n.º 67/2023. O plágio e qualquer outra forma de fraude académica violam os princípios de honestidade e integridade inerentes à formação académica e à prática profissional do Serviço Social. A deteção destas práticas, incluindo a utilização de auxiliares ou recursos não autorizados nos testes, poderá determinar a anulação do respetivo elemento de avaliação, nos termos dos regulamentos aplicáveis. Sempre que existam dúvidas quanto à autoria, à autenticidade ou ao domínio dos conteúdos demonstrado em qualquer elemento de avaliação, o/a estudante poderá ser convocado/a para uma prova oral complementar.
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Mobility
Mobility
No
