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    Form B: New Course

    BSW- 4 Years Undergraduate Program

    Semester V
    Course Code Course Name

    1. Summary

    Course Code and Name of Course School Social Work

    Course Developing Team Dr. Manojan

    Anchoring School/Centre School of Rural Development

    Programme 4-year BSW

    Course Teacher(s) Dr. Manojan

    Credit Load 2

    Location of the Course Semester V, Micro Practices (Minor )

    1. Introduction and Brief description of the course

    The course is included in the minor of micro practices in order to make the social work students
    familiar with the social work practices in the school settings. The recent paradigm of social
    work discipline is engaging with the children and schooling in more critical way that require a
    specialised training in understanding its theory and practice. This course would provide basic
    introduction to the theories of schooling, educational philosophy and various intervention
    models in working with the school settings.

    2. Course Objectives
    a. Explore theoretical frameworks and critical perspectives in school social work.
    b. To provide a basic understanding over the setting of school social work and the role
    of social worker in its various domains
    c. To familiarise with the basic theories on schooling and School Social Work
    d. To orient the students on various intervention in the school setting as social work
    practice
    e. To form the basic skills among the students to become professional social workers in
    the school setting

    f. Unit-wise Distribution of Teaching Hours

    Sl. Unit Content/ Description No. of


    No. Hours

    1 Unit 1: School as a Social system: Sociological and Philosophical foundations.


    Functionalist and Conflict theories on Schooling. Identity formation in Schools.
    Psychological theories on Children and Learning. Piaget, Vygotsky and others. 4

    2 Unit 2: Understanding Social Work in School settings: History and Practice models.
    Philosophical, psychological sociological and cultural contexts of Schooling. Relevance of
    social work interventions. Types of School Social Work and practice models. 6

    3 Unit 3: Diversity and School Social Work Practice: Inclusive Education, Multicultural
    Education and Multi lingual Education. Approaches to Schooling: Functional, Critical and
    Radical models of schooling. Paulo Freire , Ivan Illich , Jiddu Krishnamurthi , Aurbindo, 6
    Gandhi etc.

    4. Unit 4: Disability and School Social Work: Approaches in Inclusive education, Parental
    trainings and types of schooling for children with disabilities. Recent trends in Inclusive
    Education: Social Work Models. Skills required for social workers in Inclusive Education 4

    5. Unit 5: School Social Work in India: Understanding the context, Problems in Rural /Urban
    schooling in India. Challenges and Possibilities of School Social Work. Child labour and
    Schooling Challenges. Alternative Schooling In India : Role of Civil Society Organisations 4

    6. Unit 6: Skills and Techniques for Social Work in school settings: Theories, Models and
    Approaches. Social worker as counsellor: Principle, Tasks, Practice and Responsibilities.
    Importance of Career Guidance, Personality Development and Life skills training for 6
    children.

    Pedagogy:
    Classroom Lectures Workshops
    Group Work
    Games and Plays
    Role Plays
    Debates
    Movies/Documentaries

    Modes of Evaluation:
    Group Assignments
    Individual Assessments
    Performance Evaluations

    Reading List

    1. Bedi, G. S., & Murgai, S. (Eds.). (2016). School Social Work in India: Perspectives and
    Practices. Sage Publications India.
    o A comprehensive overview of school social work practices and perspectives specific to
    India.
    2. Rao, N. (2020). Understanding Social Work Practice in Schools. Oxford University Press.
    o Provides insight into the theories and practices of school social work, including
    applications in Indian schools.
    3. Kumar, R., & Shukla, A. (2019). Children’s Rights and Social Work Practice in India.
    Cambridge University Press.
    o Explores children's rights within the context of social work, focusing on issues pertinent
    to Indian schools.
    4. Kothari, M. (2018). Social Work: Theory and Practice. Himalaya Publishing House.
    o A broad overview of social work theory and practice, with chapters relevant to school
    social work.
    5. Dewan, N., & Tiwari, R. (2021). Counseling and Guidance in Indian Schools. Routledge India.
    o Addresses counseling practices and guidance techniques within the Indian educational
    system.

    Journal Articles

    1. Sharma, S. (2022). “School Social Work in India: Current Practices and Future Directions.”
    International Journal of School Social Work, 8(1), 45-62.
    o Analyzes current practices and suggests future directions for school social work in
    India.
    2. Mehta, K., & Jain, P. (2021). “Cultural Competence in School Social Work: An Indian
    Perspective.” Asian Social Work and Policy Review, 15(3), 213-230.
    o Discusses the importance of cultural competence in Indian school social work settings.
    3. Reddy, M. (2020). “Challenges Faced by School Social Workers in Rural India.” Indian Journal
    of Social Work, 81(2), 189-205.
    o Examines specific challenges encountered by school social workers in rural areas of
    India.
    4. Patel, R. (2019). “Mental Health and School Social Work: A Review of Indian Literature.”
    Journal of Child and Adolescent Social Work, 25(4), 301-320.
    o Reviews literature on mental health issues addressed by school social workers in
    India.
    5. Singh, A. (2018). “Family Engagement in School Social Work: Strategies for Indian Contexts.”
    Journal of Family Social Work, 21(1), 67-82.
    o Explores effective strategies for engaging families in the school social work process in
    India.

    Reports and Papers


    1. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). (2022). Annual Report on
    School Social Work and Child Rights in India. NCPCR.
    o A government report providing data and insights into the state of school social work
    and child rights.
    2. Ministry of Education, Government of India. (2021). Guidelines for School Social Work.
    Government of India.
    o Official guidelines for implementing social work practices within Indian schools.
    3. UNICEF India. (2020). Children and Social Work in Indian Schools: A Policy Brief. UNICEF.
    o Policy brief addressing the intersection of social work and child welfare in Indian
    educational settings.

    Online Resources

    1. India Social Work Journal - Website


    o A digital platform offering articles and research related to social work in India, including
    school settings.
    2. National Association of Social Workers - India (NASW-India) - Website
    o Provides resources and updates on social work practices in India.
    3. Child Rights and You (CRY) - Website
    o Offers insights into child rights issues and social work interventions in India.

    Case Studies

    1. Kumar, P. (2021). Case Studies in School Social Work: Indian Context. Sage Publications.
    o A collection of case studies illustrating practical examples of school social work in
    India.
    2. Patel, M. (2019). Effective Interventions: Case Studies from Indian Schools. Routledge India.
    o Provides real-world examples of effective interventions and practices in Indian school
    settings.

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