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WORKING WITH PEOPLE

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE

Course title & Code Credits Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-
course criteria requisite
Lecture Tutorial Practical/ of the
Practice course
(if any)
WORKING WITH Class XII NIL
1 0 1
PEOPLE 2

Learning Objectives

The learning objectives of this course are as follows:


● To inculcate values in strengthening knowledge and skills in field work practice learning

● To develop aptitude and attitude to work in the field

● To enhance skills of self-awareness, self-development, goal setting and time management

Learning outcomes

At the end of the semester the students will be able to


● Develop a practical understanding of using different skills while working with individuals
and groups

● Develop skills and competencies to work effectively in field settings

● Acquire understanding about self, goal setting, networking, and communication

SYLLABUS

Course Content

Unit I: Developing Personal and Professional Self (No. of hours)


Unit Description: This unit will provide a conceptual understanding of 3
Self-awareness and sensitivity. The students will learn about goal setting,
time management and ethics in social work practice. Weeks: I-III

Subtopics:
● Understanding personal self and professional self.

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● Professional Ethics: Responsibility, accountability, loyalty,
commitment, cultural sensitivity and competence.
● Goal setting and time management
Unit II: Planning for Field Work Practice
Unit Description: This unit will introduce the students to strategic (No. of hours)
learning plans required for field work, thematic modules for different 4
target groups and importance of rapport building and communication Weeks: IV-VII
while working in community.
Subtopics:
● Preparation of Field work learning plans and strategies.
● Rapport building, initiating dialogues and sustaining communication.
● Thematic learning modules for targeted populations: Children,
adolescent, youth and elderly.
Unit III: Documentation in Field Work (No. of hours)
Unit Description: This unit will focus on documentation and maintaining 4
records while working with individuals, groups and communities. The
students will also learn to develop community profile. Weeks: VIII-XI

Subtopics:
● Case records
● Group work records
● Community profile
Unit IV: Application of Skills and Techniques (No. of hours)
Unit Description: This unit will introduce various skills and techniques 4
required in understanding self and mobilising support. Weeks: XII-XV
Subtopics:
● Understanding Self: Johari Window
● Strength and Weakness- SWOT Analysis
● Mobilising Community Support: Networking, Advocacy and Public
Relation

Practical component (if any) – Unit III & IV application based (30 hours)

Essential readings
● Datar,S. et al. (2010). Skill Training for Social Workers: A Manual. New Delhi: Sage
Publications

● Kumar, S. (2002).Methods for Community Participation: A Complete Guide for


Practitioners. London: ITDG Publishing.

● Nair,R., Juvya,S., & Nadkarni,V. (2020). Field Instructions in Social Work Education, The
Indian Experience. Routledge India.

● Subhedar, I. S. (2001). Field Work Training in Social Work. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.

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● Trevithik, P. (2000). Social Work Skills: A Practice Handbook. Buckingham, Philadelphia:
Open University Press.

● Verma, R.B.S. & Singh, A.P. (2013).Standard Manual for Field Work Practicum in Social
Work. Lucknow: New Royal Book Company.

Suggested readings

● NAPSWI. (2016). NAPSWI’s Code of Ethics for Professional Social Workers in India. New
Delhi: National Association of Professional Social Workers in India

Examination scheme and mode:


Evaluation scheme and mode will be as per the guidelines notified by the University of Delhi.

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