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Creativity and Activity-based Methods in Client Work (5 cr)

Code: R0379-3002

General information


Enrollment

25.11.2019 - 05.01.2020

Timing

07.01.2020 - 30.04.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

RDI proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

15 - 25

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV2), Laurea Tikkurila

Teachers

  • Anne Eskelinen
  • Anu Lindström
  • Satu Bethell

Teacher in charge

Satu Bethell

Groups

  • SWV219SN

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- utilise personal creativity and resources in client work.
- use creative and functional working methods while working with various clients.

Teaching methods

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.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Healy, K. 2012. Social Work Methods and Skills. The Essential Foundations of Practice.Palgrave Macmillan UK.
Other reading material will be provided in Optima.

Important dates

The course starts on 13.1.2020 and finishes 12.3.2020.
The actual implementation schedule is visible in Pakki.

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Students workload

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.

Evaluation methods and criteria

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.