14.5.4.2 SS7610 Child Care, the Family and Gender 1 – 2 CR / 1.5 – 3 ECTS Credits

Objectives:
The student is able to assess different social work approaches to Child Care in European countries. The student is able to analyse convergences and divergences of social care patterns for the
future. The student develops an understanding of new working
procedures in Child Care, especially solution-centred and family-
centred working methods.

Content:
Trends in Child Care in Western Europe. Convergences and
divergences in Child Care policy and practice across Europe.
Critical questions about Child Care in Europe. New working methods.

Prerequisites:
Second or third year university/Polytechnic students

Method:
Lectures, workshops.

Assessment:
Level of activity. Examination /essay (1-5).

Semester:
Period 3