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

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching, study visits and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher and peer-reviews are also used.

Learning materials and recommended literature

- Quality Recommendation for Child Welfare; STM 2020
- Convention on the Rights of the Child; UN
- Child Welfare Act
And other material provided by the teacher during course

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. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

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."

Students workload

One credit equals approximately 27 hours of work performed by the student.

Further information for students

Some of the guest lecturers might use Finnish language in their lectures. Also study visits might be held in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

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

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.