Family Work (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- Understand different situations and life challenges faced by different families with children
- Use various methods and means of family work
- Apply knowledge of legislation associated with children & families

Materials

Materials and references can be found from Canvas.

Teaching methods

The study unit is conducted online and does not require attendance on campus. The study unit includes scheduled guidance online which is recorded (and can be viewed on Canvas afterwards).

The study unit includes only individual assignments and therefore students can study according to their own schedule.

Student will receive individual feedback on assignments from the teacher.

Completion alternatives

The study unit is conducted online and does not require attendance on campus. The study unit includes scheduled teaching or guidance online, which is recorded (and can be viewed on Canvas afterwards). The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. The study unit requires active participation and commitment to interactive studying. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilized.

Student workload

1 ECTS requires approx. 26,7hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Module 1) Different families and the problems families encounter in a modern society​

Module 2) International regulations, Finnish law and the service system​

Module 3) Main theories & concepts and working methods in family work

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

According to the degree regulations (section 18) "students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies, Alternatively, the teacher can specify a different manner for the student to confirm that they intend to participate in the studies. The completion of these measures can be required within a week of the studies having begun. The application of the aforementioned approach requires that the teacher notifies the students accepted to the study unit of the practice and that the practice is specifically mentioned in the study unit’s implementation plan.

If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not notifying the teacher of their intention to be involved in studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the studies. Their registration for the study unit will be rejected, of the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified, Another student who is in line for the study unit can be selected in their place."