EDUCATIONAL AND METHODICAL WORK OF THE REGIONAL SOCIAL SERVICE CENTERS: ALGORITHM DEVELOPMENT AND METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES

Abstract

In the article, the algorithm of educational and methodical work of the regional social service center has been studied (hereinafter – the Algorithm) that includes three major blocks of the educational and methodical work organization: preparatory, main and final. There have been described the stages of each block that ensure efficient preparation and conduction of educational activities for specialists in social work and other specialists of territorial communities, who work in the social sphere. The preparatory block envisages analysis and study of needs of the territorial communities in social services, development of training proposals, determination of subjects for educational activities as well as the development of new educational programs if such are absent. The main block covers planning of educational activities, including the development of course schedules, selection of educators, forms and methods of education as well as organization of trainings, seminars and consultations. The final block of the Algorithm includes evaluation of educational activities results, organization of feedback sessions with participants, efficiency analysis of the trainings conducted, and preparation of reports for improvement of future educational programs. The article defines the interconnection between professional development of social workers and efficient satisfaction of needs in social services of the population in the territorial communities. In the article, the author emphasizes the importance of an integrated approach towards educational and methodical work that involves targeting needs of the population in the territorial communities and ensuring a high level of training of social work specialists.