Sustainability in Social Services Now and in the FutureLaajuus (5 cr)
Study unit code: TO00BY28
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze sustainability in local and international practices in social services
- identify the best and empowering practices in social services and further develop ideas for the future within sustainability framework
- work in co-operation within the international project context
Enrollment
17.02.2023 - 31.03.2023
Timing
14.04.2023 - 31.08.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Hyvinkää, sote
Campus
Laurea Hyvinkää
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
- Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCS2), Health and welfare
Teachers
- Pihla Salemaa
- Hanna Nurmiranta
Teacher in charge
Hanna Nurmiranta
Groups
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CCS222SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S22, Health and welfare
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TOS222SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S22, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze sustainability in local and international practices in social services
- identify the best and empowering practices in social services and further develop ideas for the future within sustainability framework
- work in co-operation within the international project context
Teaching methods
This study unit will be implemented in participating in Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme BIP “Sustainability in Social Services Now and in the Future”. This program contains online orientation, group work (assignment) and participating to mobility week at Tikkurila campus 22.-26.5.2023.
There will be social service students from other European universities attending in this Erasmus+BIP programme. Part of the mobility week program is joint together with another international study unit at Laurea. This other study unit is In Sustainable Global Future and there are international exchange students and students from the USA participating.
By the end of the study unit the student is able to
- recognize and understand sustainability in local and international practices in social services and is able to analyze them
- identify the best and empowering practices in social services and further develop ideas for the future within sustainability framework
- work in co-operation within the international project context
Study unit requires attendance during the mobility week at Tikkurila campus including one field trip day and possible study visit as well as participating in group work before that week.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Will be discussed at orientation meeting
Alternative completion methods of implementation
No alternative ways
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
Possible study visits
Important dates
Online orientation in early April (will be informed later)
Group work during April and May
Mobility week at Tikkurila campus 22.-26.5.2023
Optional attending World Village Festival 27.-28.5.23 Helsinki
Forms of internationality
The whole study unit is based on international co-operation
Students workload
1 credit is approximately 27 hours of student's work
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.
Evaluation is based on assignment, self-evaluation and active work and attendance during the mobility week.
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).
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