Fundamental
Social Service Support (Course Code 39)
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This
course is divided into four stages. The first and second
stages are scheduled in the first and second terms of S4.
The third stage is in the summer vacation and the fourth
stage is in the first term of S5. The learner-focused curriculum
enables students to have a comprehensive understanding of
social services. It helps students develop a global perspective
and critical thinking; and identify the morals and values
of social service practitioners. The learning activities
will include multi-practice, interactive and collaborative
elements, in order for students on one hand to gain an understanding
of the sector of social service, and on the other hand to
empower themselves through enhancing their communication
and interpersonal skills.
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Course
outline:
Core topics |
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Social service and voluntary workˇV an overview |
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Adventure-based
counseling |
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Games: function, design and delivering techniques |
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Programme: design, organizing techniques, proposal writing
and evaluation |
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Communication skills |
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Introduction
to counseling |
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Code
of ethics |
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Career
prospect in the world of social service |
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topics* |
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Youth
/ family / elderly / new arrivals / rehabilitation services
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Problem-based learning: AIDS, poverty, suicide, fairness,
drug abuse |
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Psychology:
Introduction to Psychology, Adolescence Psychology, Psychology
and Behaviourism, Team building |
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Writing skills |
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Elderly
care |
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First aid |
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Time
and crisis management |
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The delivery of the elective topics will be subject to
student enrolment. |
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Features:
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Emphasis
on experiential learning |
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Participation
in voluntary work
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Encouraging students to be active and positive |
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Reflective practice |
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Prospect:
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This course facilitates students to plan their future career and
prepares them for joining the social service profession. |
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Graduates
of this course could work as a programme assistant.
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Upon
successful completion of this course, students may progress from Project
Yi Yin (Certificate in Social Service and Practice programme), through
Foundation Certificate in Social Service and Practice to the Associate
Degree of Social Science in Social Work programme offered by Caritas
Francis Hsu College. |
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