scholarly journals Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Preventive Social Work

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1 (339)) ◽  
pp. 80-93
Author(s):  
Viktoriia Stepanenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Information And Communication

The article reveals the main means, forms and possibilities of using information and communication technologies in preventive social work with various categories of the population. It is noted that the need for the use of information and communication technologies by social workers in the prevention of negative social phenomena is due to the informatization of society, the strategic importance of ensuring free access of various categories of the population to information, the need for personal information culture, healthy lifestyle. It is noted that the most common mass, informational, methodological and research measures for the prevention of negative social phenomena in the activities of social workers today cannot do without the use of information and communication technologies. Information and communication technologies of professional activity of a social worker are defined as a technology of designing and creating an information product for social and socio-educational purposes. The advantages and disadvantages of using information and communication technologies in preventive social work are considered. The essence of the social services of prevention, information support of the system of providing social services, social advertising in the context of the use of information and communication technologies in the professional activity of a social worker has been determined.

scholarly journals ВПЛИВ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНО-КОМУНІКАЦІЙНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ НА ФОРМУВАННЯ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ ОСОБИСТОСТІ ФАХІВЦЯ СОЦІАЛЬНОЇ РОБОТИ

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentyna V. Balakhtar
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Human Person ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Education Development ◽  
The Social ◽  
Information And Communication

The problem of forming the competence of a specialist in social work has always been a complex issue that needs to be addressed as rapidly as possible. At present there is a growing demand for specialists in the social sphere, characterized by a clearly defined professional focus, high intellectual level, creativity, the ability to constant development and improvement, analyze the problems of vulnerable population groups, plan the work of both social workers and the social service in general, dedication to human, national ideas etc. The provision of quality education for prospective specialists in social work in Ukraine requires the revision of methods and forms, principles and approaches to their training. The article justifies the necessity of using the information and communication technologies in the educational process, as modern social workers should have a competitive advantage in the labor market, be able to respond efficiently to the problems in the human-human system relying on their own ability to communicate and cooperate with various categories of population, and at the same time striving to achieve a holistic development of one's own personality and professional activity, acquire competences, skills, professionalism. Nowadays the human person, with their essential nature and subjectivity is the highest objective of society. The introduction of information and communication technologies into the training promotes the development of professional competences of the future social workers and is an arms-length process of education development. Prospective trends of using information and communication technologies are determined as following: they can be both the object of study and the means of instructions. The results of a survey among specialists in social work on obtaining practical-oriented knowledge and skills have been presented.

scholarly journals SOCIAL WORK IN THE SYSTEM OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PERSONS WITH ADDICTIVE EATING BEHAVIOR

2021 ◽  
pp. 216-220
Author(s):  
Maryna Lapina ◽  
Yelyzaveta Boiko
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Special Functions ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Professional Activity

The article is devoted to the topical problem of psychosocial assistance to people with addictive eating behavior, which is common among teenagers and young people, leads to tragic consequences, but still lacks a sufficient scientific basis and a comprehensive solution. The purpose of the study is to determine the place of social work and the content of the social workers’ activity in the system of assistance to persons with addictive eating behavior. Theoretical analysis of research of the food deviations problem, the concrete definition of terms «dysfunctional eating», «eating disorders», content and comparative analysis of professional functions of social workers in the context of helping people with addictive eating behavior are used as methods to achieve the goal of the research. It is determined that the professional activity of a social worker with persons with dysfunctional and disordered eating takes place in medical institutions, social services and secondary schools. The most common task of social work with persons with food addictions is the prevention. Special functions of a social worker in an inpatient (medical) institution are administrative and organizational work with eating disorders patient. Educational, social support and rehabilitation function are predominant in the activities of a social worker in social institutions. Instead, the specialist carries out for the most part diagnostics and monitoring, formation of eating habits, socio-pedagogical support of young people with dysfunctional eating in educational institutions. The leading role of a social worker at all stages of intervention and the need for a multidisciplinary approach in the prevention, correction and rehabilitation of people with addictive eating behavior are identified.

E-therapy and social work practice: Benefits, barriers, and training

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 730-745
Author(s):  
Julie Cwikel ◽  
Enav Friedmann
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Chronically Ill ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
And Training

The use of information and communication technologies has greatly expanded and has far-reaching implications for social work practice. Following an international review of the literature, this study explored how social workers consider the issues associated with integration of e-therapy into their social work practice. A survey of Israeli social workers revealed that only 4 percent have actual experience with e-therapy. Respondents judged disabled persons and those with mobility restrictions, caregivers of the chronically ill, new parents, the chronically ill, and teenagers as the most appropriate target populations. Attitudes toward benefits, barriers, and training predicted the applicability of e-therapy in practice.

scholarly journals ІНФОРМАЦІЙНО-КОМУНІКАЦІЙНІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ В ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ ЕЛЕКТРОННОГО НАВЧАННЯ БАКАЛАВРІВ (НА ПРИКЛАДІ СПЕЦІАЛЬНОСТЕЙ «ТУРИЗМ» ТА «СОЦІАЛЬНА РОБОТА»)

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Olesia L. Dyshko ◽  
Tetiana V. Zubekhina ◽  
Nataliia B. Pavlyshyna
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Platforms

The article analyzes the state of implementation of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the organization of e-learning in higher education (using the experience of specialities «Tourism» and «Social Work»). The urgency of e-learning technologies application and related information and communication technologies is proved. Author determined the advantages and disadvantages of the popular platform Moodle e-learning. The results of research on active use of ICT, e-learning platforms, choice of ICT-based survey of the Ukrainian higher educational institutions that provide teaching training courses in specialities «Tourism» and» «Social work» are presented. It has been found that teachers prefer e-learning platforms, various Internet sites, multimedia presentations, video software Skype and Viber.

scholarly journals Information and Communication Technologies in Social Work

10.18060/241 ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian E. Perron ◽  
Harry O. Taylor ◽  
Joseph Glass ◽  
Jon Margerum-Leys
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The United States ◽  
Change Initiatives ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Health Care Infrastructure ◽  
Information And Communication

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are electronic tools used to convey, manipulate and store information. The exponential growth of Internet access and ICTs greatly influenced social, political, and economic processes in the United States, and worldwide. Regardless of the level of practice, ICTs will continue influencing the careers of social workers and the clients they serve. ICTs have received some attention in the social work literature and curriculum, but we argue that this level of attention is not adequate given their ubiquity, growth and influence, specifically as it relates to upholding social work ethics. Significant attention is needed to help ensure social workers are responsive to the technological changes in the health care system, including the health care infrastructure and use of technology among clients. Social workers also need ICT competencies in order to effectively lead different types of social change initiatives or collaborate with professionals of other disciplines who are using ICTs as part of existing strategies. This paper also identifies potential pitfalls and challenges with respect to the adoption of ICTs, with recommendations for advancing their use in practice, education, and research.

Computer science and information and communication technologies in professional activity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolavich Viktor
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Effective Work ◽  
Secondary Vocational Education ◽  
Software Products ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
State Educational

The textbook describes methods of effective work with application software products: text editors, spreadsheets, presentation editors, database management systems, as well as special-purpose applications. It contains more than 40 laboratory and independent works. Meets the requirements of the federal state educational standards of secondary vocational education of the latest generation. For students of educational organizations of secondary vocational education, studying in the specialty 43.02.08 "Service of household and communal services". It can be used when mastering the module "EN.00. Mathematical and general natural science educational cycle".

scholarly journals METHODS OF SOCIAL WORK MANAGEMENT IN THE ACTIVITIES OF A SOCIAL WORKER

2021 ◽  
pp. 51-61
Author(s):  
Maryna Lekholetova
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
The Social ◽  
Work Management

The article presents an analysis of different approaches of domestic scientists to the interpretation of the concept of «social work management». The author surveys the features of management as an object of governance in the activities of a social worker. Features include the social nature of management information; the need for motivation methods that effectively influences and motivates professionals to better results in social work; availability of social workers' professional competence; the presence of problems with forecasting the results of management in the social sphere; the importance of current and final management results. The author proves the necessity of social workers' self-management skills (time management, motivation, stress resistance and recuperation, development of emotional intelligence) for the effective performance of management tasks in professional activities.  The article highlights the principles that should be followed in solving organizational and managerial tasks in social work management (purposefulness, ability of realization, adaptability, efficiency). The researcher presents the structure of social work management methods in the study (economic, administrative, social counselling, psychological and pedagogical influence, social influence). Research characterizes the methods of social work management while working with recipients of social services (methods of individual social work, methods of group social work, methods of community work, methods of social service design).

scholarly journals Construction of Reflexivity in Social Workers Working with Vulnerable Children in the Czech Republic

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Kateřina Glumbíková
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Situational Analysis ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Social Risks ◽  
The Impact

Social work in the Czech Republic is confronted with the impact of global neoliberalism, which is manifested by privatisation of social services, individualisation of social risks and economisation. Reflexivity of social workers working with vulnerable children and their families has the potential to lead to a higher quality of social work, strengthening of social workers' identity, and empowering social workers to promote changes in everyday practice. Meeting this potential requires an understanding of constructing reflexivity by social workers, which is the objective of this paper. We used a qualitative research strategy, particularly group and individual interviews with social workers and their analysis using current approaches to grounded theory. Concerning data analysis, we found out that constructing reflexivity (nature and subject of reflexion) derives from the perceived roles of social workers (social worker as an ununderstood artist, social worker a as mediator between social and individual, social workers as an agent of a (society) change, social workers as an agent of normalisation and reflexive professional). The acquired data, within the situational analysis, was inserted into a position map on the scale of holistic and technical reflection. The conclusion discusses the implication for practice and education in social work.

Educational Platforms for Online Learning in a Cloud Environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neli Kiskinova ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Cloud Environment ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Cloud Technologies

This paper presents the types of distance learning platforms with the use of information and communication technologies. It analyses their main functionalities and outlines the advantages and disadvantages of using cloud technologies in e-learning.

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