Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and track.
There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.
Karoliina Nikula
60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning
The relevant course materials are provided during the course.
The main book source: Crawford, Karin. Social Work and Human Development / Karin Crawford and Janet Walker. Exeter: Learning Matters, 2014 (see the latest edition).
In this course, the student will focus on values and ethical principles in the social care sector, learn the basic characteristics connected to a human being's growth and development and understand customer relationships in the social care sector and different life situations.
The key components of the course are:
1.Developmental Psychology 2 ECTS
2.Ethics in Social Services 1 ECTS
3.Social Work Clients/Customers and Social Work Environments 2ECTS
Course assignments: An individual work on ethics and life course interview
The course is conducted in co-operation with exchange student courses. Daytime studies at Tikkurila campus.
In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report
English
02.09.2019 - 13.10.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
20 - 40
Karoliina Nikula
Laurea university of applied sciences
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
1 credits
2 credits
Different working life and project related topics will be presented at the beginning of the course.
Please, see Pakki for the course schedule.
The study unit is suitable for exchange student (only limited intake).
One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.
Satu Bethell
Face-to-face
During the study unit, you will orientate to planning your own employment and improving your career management skills. You will recognise the learning methods that are best suited for you. The following topics are discussed in the study unit:
- Using Optima
- Familiarisation with the curriculum and the degree structure
- Self-direction
- Own learning styles
- Planning of studies
- Central guidelines at Laurea
The purpose of the guidance during the study unit is to make you think about different options, not to give complete solutions. As a student receiving guidance you are responsible for your own decisions and the direction of your career. The discussions on the study plan are conducted either in person or in goal-oriented small groups. During the study unit, the tutor teacher will also give guidance on practices related to studying.
Optima will be used for communication during the study unit so it is important to make sure that you give permission for all messages from the system. In order for the guidance, advise and communication in the study unit to work smoothly, please use the conversation area in Optima for all questions and matters that do not require personal communication with the lecturer. In personal matters, you can contact the lecturer by email or phone or arrange to meet him or her.
The study unit is assessed as a Pass or a Fail. A pass requires that you complete the assignments according to the given timetable, demonstrating your familiarisation with the subject as well as your own thinking.
English
26.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Lloyd Bethell, Satu Bethell
The implementation plan can still be specified before the beginning of the studies. It is useful to take advantage of the different events not listed in the implementation schedules when processing matters.
Laurea university of applied sciences
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
Estimated distribution of working hours in the study unit (total 54 hrs):
- Orientation week 10 hrs
- Discussions on the personal study plan 4 hrs, including preparation
- Assignments and participation in guidance 40 hrs
The study unit is assessed as a Pass or a Fail. A pass requires that you complete the assignments according to the given timetable, demonstrating your familiarisation with the subject as well as your own thinking.
Karoliina Nikula
60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning
The required course materials will be provided during the course.
In this course, the student will become aware of and develop his/her interaction skills, encounter and interact with individuals, work in teams and direct groups as well as learn to understand the significance of the customer's participation and resources. The studies take place at Tikkurila campus during daytime.
In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report
English
26.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Karoliina Nikula
Laurea university of applied sciences
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
2 credits
2 credits
The course in partially conducted in co-operation with Erasmus + project DISC.
For the course schedule, please see Pakki.
The study unit is suitable for exchange students (only limited intake).
One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.
Lloyd Bethell
80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning
All learning material is provided in Optima.
However, if you are interested in reading more on Constructive Communication you can read:
Marshall B. Rosenberg : Rakentava ja myötäelävä vuorovaikutus or Nonviolent Communication - A Language of Life (same book in English)
This course is partly combined with R0238 SWV218SN Project Management and Communication course.
The two courses will be implemented through an interdisciplinary Learning by Development project (LbD) and contact lessons to support client interactions and professional development.
The competence areas are:
• Oral communication skills needed for the workplace: presentations; client interactions;
• Basics of Constructive communication (Nonviolent Communication) as a professional and personal communication method to facilitate, empathetic encounters with clients, self-empathy and self-development.
• Reflective written skills
• Report and academic writing skills
• Intercultural competences
• Group working skills
A detailed evaluation criteria can be found from Optima.
A student should be able to
• communicate orally in workplace and study related dialogues
• produce workplace and study related texts
• use field and study related vocabulary
• be aware of field-related intercultural influences and possibilities
• understand the basics of nonviolent communication
English
23.09.2019 - 17.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 14.06.2019
20 - 40
Lloyd Bethell
Laurea university of applied sciences
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
3 credits
1 credits
Recognition of prior learning and workplace acquired competences should be discussed with the teacher and then applied for. Suitable compensatory tasks will be developed accordingly.
This is a low-threshold project implemented with local working life service providers
For a 5 credit course you are expected to do 135 hours of work.
3 Credits: Project integration with the R0238 SWV218SN Project Management and Communication course
2 Credits: contact lessons and supportive material
Teija Lehto
Face-to-face
Testi tehdään verkossa, Optima-työtilassa. (not translated)
English
26.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Teija Lehto
Hylätyn saaneille suositellaan voimakkaasti osallistumista R0171 Valmentava ruotsi-opintojaksolle. Kielitestiä ei voi uusia. Jos kielitesti on suoritettu jo aiemmin toisessa korkeakoulussa tai yliopistossa, ei tarvitse osallistua, mutta tästä pitää olla dokumentti vastuuopettajalle. (not translated)
Laurea university of applied sciences
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Kielitesti suoritetaan oman aloitusryhmän kanssa. Muussa tapauksessa ota yhteyttä kielitestin vastuuopettajaan teija.lehto@laurea.fi. (not translated)
50% vastauksista oikein > hyväksytty (not translated)
Lloyd Bethell
80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning
All material in Optima.
LbD-implementation:
The project is integrated to the course V1605 Professional development in practice (LbD-project).
•Basics of LbD and project-working
•Project planning, implementation, management, documentation and evaluation
•Co-operation with the project partner
•Meaning of evidence based social services in LbD, information retrieval
•Communication and groupworking in a project
• Multidisciplinary work
•Utilization of ICT tools for project management and documentation
Active participation in teams required.
85 % participation requirement for contact lessons.
Orientation mandatory.
Language evaluation criteria are available in Optima.
English
26.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
20 - 40
Jyrki Innanen, Lloyd Bethell
Laurea university of applied sciences
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
1 credits
H-5
Fully integrated LbD-project.
5 credits = 135 hours of student`s work.
Satu Bethell
80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning
Robert, A. 2008. Empowerment, participation and social work, 4th edition. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Edland-Gryt, M., & Skatvedt, A.H. 2012. Thresholds in a Low-threshold setting: An empirical Study of Barriers in A centre for People with drug Problems and mental health Disorders. Article from International Journal of Drug Policy Assessed 27 August 2012.
Available online: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/8d82/129c3b0d8d9090cbb03b297623c056022204.pdf
Cunningham, J & Cunningham S. 2014. Sociology & social work. 2nd edition. London:SAGE
Payne, M. 2013. Modern social work theory. 4th edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
This course will be implemented through contact lessons, excursions to service providers and cooperation partners as well as a project.
The main focus areas are on the special needs of client groups for ensuring community and social inclusion; the issues and social stuctures that cause social exclusion; well-being and the importance of civic activities in social work
Course attendance requirements: You need to attend 70% of classes, so in case there are for example 10 contact times, each 4 hours, you can miss three 4-hour classes (12 hours). If your absences are more than that, your grade will drop by one, for example from 3 to 2. In case your absences exceed 50% of contact hours, you need to consult your teacher how to finalize the course (this could mean retaking the whole course, doing supplementary tasks or taking additional classes, if available). In case your tasks are considerably late but completed during the term in question, this will also affect your grade by -1. If the required tasks and requirements are not met, you need to enroll again for the course. For supplementary or delayed tasks, there will be no feedback.
English
26.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Maria Normann, Tiina Wikström
Laurea university of applied sciences
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
3 credits
2 credits
H-5
Total 27 hours x 10 ECTS = 270 hours
