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Psychology-pedagogical therapy

ОК 17

Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП

Second

2025/2026

1 Semester

5

PLO 3. Use foreign sources when performing tasks of scientific research and applied activities, express yourself in a foreign language, both orally and in writing PLO 4. Show in-depth knowledge and systematic understanding of theoretical concepts, both from the field of social work and from other fields of social and humanitarian sciences. PLO 6. Independently and autonomously find the information necessary for professional growth, master it, assimilate and produce new knowledge, develop professional skills and qualities. PLO 9. Perform reflective practices in the context of social work values, responsibility, including to prevent professional burnout. PLO 18. Demonstrate a positive attitude towards one's profession and comply with ethical principles and standards of social work in one's behavior, act professionally based on ethical considerations.

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to know: the basics of psychology and pedagogy; basic patterns of personality development; theoretical foundations and principles of socio-pedagogical interaction, specific needs and interests of different age groups; and specifics of work in different micro-societies. to be able to: analyse, generalize, and correlate different aspects of social interaction, identify socio-pedagogical problems of different categories of the population; to possess: skills of self-organization, self-reflection, skills of collective interaction.

The course is aimed at developing a system of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in applying psychological-pedagogical therapy methods in the professional activity of social workers, particularly in the field of social counseling. The course presents the theoretical and practical foundations of psychological-pedagogical therapy and its role in the professional practice of social workers and specialists in social counseling. It covers the main scientific approaches, principles, forms, types, and methods of psychological-pedagogical therapy, as well as the specifics of their application when working with different age and social groups. Special attention is paid to the use of therapeutic methods in the process of social counseling for individuals experiencing difficult life circumstances, crisis situations, the consequences of traumatic events, and wartime experiences. Considerable emphasis is placed on emotional support techniques, the development of professional reflection, empathy, and ethical interaction in the provision of social counseling assistance.

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Lecture, seminar, analysis of primary sources, presentation, demonstration of skills, test assignments, case method.

Oral answers (Oral answer, speech at the seminar, participation in discussions, debates): 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 – 10 max / 4 min points. Performance of practical tasks and creative works (essay, presentation, case-study, test): 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 – 20 max / 12- min points. Demonstration off skills - 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 – 30 max / 20 min points. Final assessment: examination. Conditions for admission to the examination. Completion of practical assignments, oral responses, and three module assessment tests is mandatory for admission to the examination. Students who score less than the minimum required threshold of 36 points in total during the semester are not admitted to the examination. The examination is conducted in written form. The maximum number of points for the examination is 40. The maximum number of points that may be earned during the semester is 60, while the minimum number required is 36.

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