SPRb1115 Fieldwork and Supervision II - Casework

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/1/8. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. PhDr. Andrea Lásková (lecturer)
Mgr. Martina Křivánková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Martina Křivánková, Ph.D.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SPRb1115/SkupinaA: Thu 8:00–9:40 U43
Prerequisites (in Czech)
SPRb1113 Fieldwork and Supervision I
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 50 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 19/50, only registered: 0/50
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Abstract
This course is offered at the undergraduate level. The supervision seminar is designed to introduce students to the practical application of their fieldwork. Professional placements in organizations providing social services constitute a central component of social work education. The course allows students to engage with both the supportive and educational dimensions of supervision. It emphasizes the development of practical supervision skills and the enhancement of communication competencies, with particular attention to ethical issues and dilemmas encountered in professional practice.
Learning outcomes
Participation in school supervisions enables students to connect theoretical knowledge with practical experience and develop key skills essential for work in social services. It provides a safe space for reflecting on one’s actions, receiving feedback, and supporting both professional and personal growth. At the same time, it helps enhance ethical and communication competencies, teaching students to navigate dilemmas encountered in practice and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. The course outcome includes both theoretical knowledge of supervision and an emphasis on practical experience with supervision, which students will continue to encounter in their professional careers.
Key topics
Supervision sessions, communication skills development, sharing dilemmas, linking theory and practice
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • HAVRDOVÁ, Zuzana and Martin HAJNÝ. Praktická supervize : průvodce supervizí pro začínající supervizory, manažery a příjemce supervize. Praha: Galén, 2008, 213 s. ISBN 9788072625321. info
  • NEČASOVÁ, Mirka. Využití supervize v pomáhajících profesích na příkladu sociální práce (The use of supervision in helping profession - example of social work). In KNOTOVÁ, Dana; Lenka HLOUŠKOVÁ and Kateřina PEVNÁ. Trendy v přípravě pedagogických pracovníků. 1. vydání. Brno: Konvoj, 2007, p. 165 - 169, 4 pp. ISBN 978-80-7302-133-7. info
  • TSUI, Ming-sum. Social work supervision : contexts and concepts. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications, 2005, xviii, 178. ISBN 0761917675. info
  • HAVRDOVÁ, Zuzana. Kompetence v praxi sociální práce :metodická příručka pro učitele a supervizory v sociální práci. Praha: Osmium, vydavatelství a nakladatelství, 1999, 167 s. ISBN 80-902081-8-5. info
    recommended literature
  • NAVRÁTIL, Pavel; Libor MUSIL; Jitka NAVRÁTILOVÁ and Monika ŠIŠLÁKOVÁ. Odborná praxe a supervize: hledání příkladů dobré praxe (Professional practice and student supervision: looking for examples of good practice). 2007. URL info
  • HAWKINS, Peter and Robin SHOHET. Supervize v pomáhajících profesích. Translated by Helena Hartlová. Vyd. 1. Praha: Portál, 2004, 202 s. ISBN 8071787159. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Supervision Seminar
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

No mandatory ongoing assignments are required as part of the course. However, students are obliged to ensure the timely submission of all administrative documents related to their professional practice and supervision (Acceptance Protocol for the Student in Professional Practice, Reflective Record, and Practice Log). Emphasis is placed on carefully observing the established submission deadlines.

Conditions for successful completion of the course:

  • Acceptance Protocol for Professional Practice – signed by all parties (one copy is archived at the department; submission coordinated with the student practice coordinator).

  • Professional Practice – completion of 104 hours per semester.

  • Supervision Seminar –  mandatory and active participation in at least two supervision seminars; students may attend more than two seminars per semester. Priority for enrollment in supervision seminars is always given to students who have not yet fulfilled the requirement of completing two seminars in the semester.

  • Reflective Record – completed form to be submitted via the IS submission system by the end of the examination period.

  • Practice Log – scanned form to be submitted via the IS submission system.

Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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