Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF KOZAKLI / SHB227 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING

Code: SHB227 Course Title: PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES IN DISASTERS Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department SOCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MERVE NURLU (nurlu@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) MERVE NURLU,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To provide awareness and knowledge about the roles and responsibilities of the social work profession in disaster situations.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can explain the concept of disaster and disaster types. PO-1 Explains the basics of social work as well as the framework and field of study of social work.
PO-31 Makes use of other disciplines (Psychology, Sociology, Law) that form the basis of social work and uses the knowledge related to the subject areas.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 can explain the psychosocial and socioeconomic effects of disasters. PO-1 Explains the basics of social work as well as the framework and field of study of social work.
PO-3 Explains the relationship between the study areas of social work and application frameworks.
PO-4 Evaluates the developments with a critical view by using the theoretical knowledge in the field.
PO-24 Explains the interaction of human behavior with the social environment with its basic dimensions.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 can gain awareness about psychosocial assistance in disasters. PO-1 Explains the basics of social work as well as the framework and field of study of social work.
PO-2 Current uses related to the field of social work interfere with social work theories and practice information.
PO-3 Explains the relationship between the study areas of social work and application frameworks.
PO-5 It offers evidence-based solutions to the problems in the field of social work by using scientific research methods.
PO-8 Using the knowledge gained in the field of social work, puts forward solution-oriented studies for the existing problems in the society.
PO-9 As a social technician, they develop their competence in this field by taking responsibility in studies with individuals, groups and society.
PO-23 Makes use of development and personality theories while explaining human behavior.
Examination
Presentation
LO-4 can explain the institutions dealing with disasters in Turkey and the functions of these institutions. PO-4 Evaluates the developments with a critical view by using the theoretical knowledge in the field.
Examination
Presentation
LO-5 can explain the role and function of the social work profession in the fight against disasters. PO-1 Explains the basics of social work as well as the framework and field of study of social work.
PO-3 Explains the relationship between the study areas of social work and application frameworks.
PO-5 It offers evidence-based solutions to the problems in the field of social work by using scientific research methods.
PO-24 Explains the interaction of human behavior with the social environment with its basic dimensions.
PO-31 Makes use of other disciplines (Psychology, Sociology, Law) that form the basis of social work and uses the knowledge related to the subject areas.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
It includes the definition of disaster, its types, the direct and indirect effects of disasters, the effects of disasters at the individual, family and social level, the stages of disaster management, AFAD as a disaster management model, psychosocial intervention principles and tools in disasters, and the roles and responsibilities of social work in disasters.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 disasters and types of them Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
2 disasters and social work relationship Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
3 Disasters as a crisis situation Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
4 effects of disasters: psychosocial and socioeconomic effects/direct and indirect effects Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
5 Definition and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
6 Institutions that continue their struggle with disasters in Turkey: AFAD, KIZILAY and others Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
7 Institutions that continue their struggle with disasters in Turkey: AFAD, KIZILAY and others Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
8 mid-term exam
9 Disaster policies in Turkey and the world Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
10 Psychosocial support and assistance in disasters Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
11 Identifying resources in disasters Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
12 Working with the community and using mass media in disasters Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
13 The role of social work in disasters Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
14 The role of social work in disasters Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
15 Ethical rules and dilemmas encountered in the disaster response process Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Report Writing Method Question and answer Brainstorming
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Tuncay, Tarık (2004). Afetlerde Sosyal Hizmet. Ankara: Özbay Mat.
2 Mavili Aktaş, Aliye (2003) Kriz Durumlarında Sosyal Hizmet Müdahalesi. Kriz 11(3):37-44.
3 Afetlerde Psiko Sosyal destek Uygulama Rehberi (2008). Türk Kızılayı, 1. Basım. Ankara.
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report 15 1 20
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 40

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 14 14
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 10 20
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 3 6
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 4 8
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 6 12
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90