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Methodological Competence in Social Care Sector Client Work (10 cr)

Code: R0378-3003

General information


Enrollment

18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020

Timing

10.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

RDI proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

70 % Contact teaching, 30 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

Teachers

  • Maria Normann
  • Anu Lindström

Teacher in charge

Maria Normann

Groups

  • SWV219SN2
    Degree Programme in Social Services, daytime studies, S19, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- recognize and outline various theoretical work orientations and working methods in client work
- use and apply social pedagogical, sociocultural and psychosocial methods and tools to support individuals, families and groups in different life stages
- manage the process of methodical and goal-oriented client work
- evaluate and document client work

Teaching methods

This course will be implemented through
- contact classes and online classes
- excursions to service providers and cooperation partners
- written assignments, group work, presentations, learning diary

After completing the course the student
- recognizes and structures various theoretical work orientations and working methods in customer work
- is able to use and apply the methods and tools of social pedagogy, 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


NB! In case of corona restrictions, the course takes place online, using digital solutions like zoom and padlet.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course materials are provided during the course.

Students workload

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

Further information for 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

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 his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

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