Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and track.
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 - 18.11.2019
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 - 19.06.2020
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Maria Normann, 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.
Satu Bethell
60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning
Healy, K. 2012. Social Work Methods and Skills. The Essential Foundations of Practice.Palgrave Macmillan UK.
Other reading material will be provided in Optima.
The course is run parallel with the implementation R0378-3002 Methodological Competence in Social Care Sector Client Work and is part of the core studies for the first year degree students.
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
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- work independently, using the skills and methods learned
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
- anticipate his/her need for guidance
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- work using the skills and methods learned
- engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
- take part in guidance and utilise it
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
- interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
- receive guidance
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
- work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules
The student is expected to be present at least 75 % of the contact lessons in order to pass the course.
English
07.01.2020 - 12.03.2020
25.11.2019 - 05.01.2020
15 - 25
Anne Eskelinen, Anu Lindström, Satu Bethell
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
3 credits
2 credits
The course starts on 13.1.2020 and finishes 12.3.2020.
The actual implementation schedule is visible in Pakki.
The study unit is suitable for exchange students.
Attendance: the students have to be present about 80 % of the weekly lessons. It is allowed to be absent 2 times during the term.
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 50-55 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours.
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 - 16.12.2019
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, Jutta Ollila, Anu Lindström
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)
Karoliina Nikula
80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning
Healy, K. 2012. Social Work Methods and Skills. The Essential Foundations of Practice.Palgrave Macmillan UK.
The student is able to
- recognizes and structures various theoretical work orientations and working methods in customer work
- is able use and apply the methods and tools of social pedagogy and sociocultural and psychosocial work to support individuals, families and groups in different life stages
- master the process of methodical and goal-oriented customer work and is able to evaluate and document customer work
The course is run parallel with the implementation R0379-3002 Creativity and Activity-based Methods in Client Work (5cr) and is part of the core studies for the first year degree students.
Course attendance requirements: Attendance is compulsory for all lessons unless agreed separately in class. You need to attend a minimum of 75% 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 on 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.
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
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- work independently, using the skills and methods learned
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
- anticipate his/her need for guidance
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- work using the skills and methods learned
- engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
- take part in guidance and utilise it
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
- interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
- receive guidance
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
- work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules
The course requires 75% attendance.
English
07.01.2020 - 13.03.2020
25.11.2019 - 01.12.2019
20 - 40
Maria Normann, Satu Bethell
The course is run in parallel with the implementation R0379 Creativity and Activity-based Methods in Client Work and is part of the core studies for the first year degree students.
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
5 credits
2 credits
For accrediation of the course contact satu.bethell@laurea.fi.
LbD-project with working life environments is connected to the course.
The course starts on 13.1.2020 and finishes 12.3.2020.
The actual implementation schedule is visible in Pakki.
The study unit is suitable for exchange students.
Allocated Study Time for the student in R0378-3002 Methodological Competence in Social Care Sector Client Work (10 cr):
Contact lessons: 84 hours
Creative project + presentation: 60 hours
Reading course books: 60 hours
Learning reflection: 30 hours
Literature assignment: 40 hours
The student is expected to be present at least 75 % of the contact lessons to pass the course.
Face-to-face
Finnish
04.01.2020 - 04.06.2020
02.07.2019 - 31.07.2019
Teija Lehto
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
Face-to-face
English
02.01.2020 - 02.06.2020
26.11.2019 - 01.01.2020
Riikka Kanervo, Tiina Wikström, Satu Bethell
Laurea university of applied sciences
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
15 credits
Face-to-face
Finnish
01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
Karoliina Nikula, Riikka Kanervo, Tiina Wikström, Satu Bethell
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
Face-to-face
Finnish
01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
Karoliina Nikula, Riikka Kanervo, Tiina Wikström, Satu Bethell
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
15 credits
Approved/Failed
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 - 12.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
20 - 40
Jyrki Innanen, Lloyd Bethell, Anna Niskanen, Anu Lindström
Laurea university of applied sciences
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
5 credits
1 credits
Approved/Failed
Fully integrated LbD-project.
5 credits = 135 hours of student`s work.
Teija Lehto
80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning
1) Flexsocial-study book (ISBN 9789511218395, Otava, 2013) by Maria Tuunanen, Kirsi Wallinheimo
-You can borrow or buy the book, but pay attention to the delivery date and make sure you have the book before the course start.
2) Teacher's material in Optima
- Contact teaching on Tikkurila Campus 4.2.-11.3.. Optima included.
- Oral and written tasks + oral and written exam
- 75% attendance in contact teaching to practice oral communication skills
- Oral tests on campus or in Skype in March according to a separate time schedule, written exam on the last contact lesson
- Attendance in contact teaching 75%
- Oral and written exams decide the course grade. To be able to participate in the exams you have to finish course tasks on time and take part in contact teaching actively.
- Oral and written evaluation separatedly. Evaluation criteria will be presented in the beginning of the course.
English
04.02.2020 - 11.03.2020
25.11.2019 - 01.12.2019
0 - 30
Teija Lehto
- Requirements before the course: The Swedish level test passed OR Preparatory Swedish passed (or studies simultaneously) or corresponding studies with the minimum level A2.
- The central topics/themes of the course: Telling about oneself, studies, work experience, workplaces in social services, recruiting process, social services (Kela, support services, refugees, and asylum seekers), kindergarten, young people, family care, children, elderly people, marginal groups (homeless, game addict, substance abuse), disabled
- In addition general communication skills in work life like customer encounters, telephone dialogues, oral and written communication.
Laurea university of applied sciences
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
1 credits
HOT-prosedure, must be agreed before the course start.
Eventually expert visitors during contact lessons.
Contact teaching 4.2.-11-3., written exam on the last contact lesson.
-The course gives 5 credit points which means 5 x 27 h = 135 h work including contact teaching , independent work and exams.
- Note that self studies play a large role and the course is run in a few weeks time.
-You can make your work load easier by starting self-studies before the contact lessons start. Listen to and read news or up-to-date topics, go through grammar etc. In the study book there is a grammr chapter, which we are not going to deal with during the contact lessons.
More detailed instructions in Optima, which opens on the first contact lesson. The students will receive an email about practicalities one week before the course start.
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
Face-to-face
Finnish
01.01.2020 - 01.06.2020
02.12.2019 - 31.12.2019
Teija Lehto
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
Face-to-face
Finnish
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
Lloyd Bethell, Satu Bethell
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
Riikka Kanervo
Face-to-face
Finnish
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
Riikka Kanervo, Anu Lindström
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
Face-to-face
Finnish
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
Karoliina Nikula, Ville Saarikoski
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
Riikka Kanervo
Face-to-face
Finnish
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
Riikka Kanervo, Anu Lindström
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
SWV2 Degree Programme in Social Services, Laurea Tikkurila
Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
