Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- implement the principles and duties laid down in the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the Child Welfare Act
- recognise various social problems and assess the need for child welfare services according to the Social Welfare Act
- apply the main working practices and methods used in the spectrum of child welfare services

Teaching methods

The teaching is conducted at the Campus. A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working individually and in groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and peer feedback may also be utilised.

There are study visits to child welfare facilities and these might be held in Finnish. The teacher will translate main parts to English during the visits. During the course we will also have visitors and they are going to speak in English. There is mandatory presence especially when we have visitors and study visits and when the groups are presenting their works. If you miss a class there will be compensatory assignments. If you miss more than half of the lectures you cannot pass the course.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material for the course:
- Child Welfare Act
- The Convention on the Rights of the Child
- Quality Recommendation for Child Welfare, THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND HEALTH 2020:28

Alternative completion methods of implementation

All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

There will be work life visitors and we will visit workplaces in the field of Child Welfare

Important dates

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.”

Group assignment deadline is 28.4.2024
Learning Diary deadline is 26.5.2024

Forms of internationality

Course is suitable also for exchange students

Students workload

One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.

Content and scheduling

Teaching is in English. There will be visitors during the course and also study visits are done.

Further information for students

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

According to the degree regulations (section 18) "students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies.

If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not notifying the teacher of their intention to be involved in studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the studies. Their registration for the study unit will be rejected, if the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified, Another student who is in line for the study unit can be selected in their place."

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

“The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies.” (Laurea degree regulations).

Group Work will be evaluated from F-5
Learning Diary will be evaluated from F-5
Test will be evaluated Pass-Fail

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner

Professional practice and workplace development

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs

Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan their personal development and development of the team

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of their competence in relation to the learning outcomes

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of their actions for successful co-operation
- describe their competence in relation to the learning outcomes

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Ouriginal is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.

Further information

Please note that the content of study unit R0365 Lastensuojelu (Child Welfare) has similar content. Thus, completing both study units is not recommended. In case you choose both study units, the credits may be modified to reflect only new competences gained.