Social Work Theories and Methodologies
This course seeks to explore the development of social work knowledge and its use in different countries. It examines a range of theoretical models and takes into account the significant influence of traditions, culture and politics on the development of diverse models in different countries and on social work as a whole. Previous topics have included: construction of social work identity, risk, assessment and management, measuring success and outcomes, knowledge base in working with diverse groups, ethical dilemmas in regard to management and policies, improving strategies and methods; methods and techniques in different countries, strategies in the climate of austerity.
18. 6. – 23. 6. 2017
Course directors (alphabetically):
Vito Flaker, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Michaela Moser, University of Applied Sciences, St. Pölten, Austria
Mari Nordstrand, Sør-Trøndelag University College, Trondheim, Norway
2017 Organising director:
Vito Flaker, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, +386 31872847
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