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

Tavoitteet

The student is able to
- describe various theoretical orientations and working methods in client work
- utilize methodology in social care to support individuals, families, and groups in diverse life situations
- design and implement a goal-orientated , systematic, and client-centered guidance process
- document and evaluate client work at different stages of their guidance process

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Healy, K. 2011. Social Work Methods and Skills : The Essential Foundations of Practice. (e-book)

Other materials and literature to be used are announced at the start of the course in Canvas.

Toteutustapa

The lessons and workshops will take place on Laurea Campus. Attendance requirement at lessons and workshops will be 75% / 100% in order to achieve the required objectives in the course. If your absences are more than 25% you are required to complete a substitute assignment assigned by the teacher.

The course is run parallel with the implementation R0379 Creativity and Activity-based Methods in Client Work (5cr) and is part of the core studies for the first year degree students.

The course includes individual, paired/ small group assignments, working life cooperation, home study and knowledge sharing workshops. Instructions for the assignments will be available in Canvas workspace.

The course includes three modules:
1) Theoretical Orientation to Client Work (3cr)
2) Methods used in Client Work (5cr)
3) Client Process and Documentation (2cr)

After this course 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

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelors 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.

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. The registration for the study unit will be rejected, if 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.

The students need to attend 80% of classes. In case the students absences exceed 25% student is required to complete a substitute assignment assigned by the teacher.

If the required tasks and requirements are not met, the student needs to enroll again for the course.

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

During the course students implement a project in co-operation with working life partners. Students obtain their project place themselves. The course also includes Field trips.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

The course starts on
09.1.2025 (8.30-11.45) at Laurea campus. The first lesson is compulsory to everyone. According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations.)

Attendance is also required for the field trip, the Method Market Day, and the project seminar held during the course. Additional information about their scheduling and implementation will be provided at the beginning of the course.

In addition to the contact lessons you will have meetings with your study peers (you can set up the dates and times by yourself in connection with the assignment due dates).

Schedules and contents will be clarified at the beginning of the study module.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

1) RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Any competence that corresponds to the learning outcomes of the course can be included in it through recognition and accreditation of prior learning. The starting point is competence-based thinking: what matters is your competence itself, not how and where you acquired it. The procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning are Recognition of prior studies and Demonstration of competence.

Where to start:
At first you would need to go carefully through the objectives, contents and assignments of the course to evaluate if there would be some entity / several entities where you already have know-how and competence? If yes, think how you can demonstrate your competence (e.g. earlier certificates, individual essay, short research or development project at your workplace, report, portfolio). Within one week of the start of the course contact the responsible teacher henna.jalasmaki@laurea.fi to arrange a Zoom meeting where we will discuss and identify your competence and agree on the method of demonstrating your competence.

OR

2) RECOGNITION OF WORK-BASED LEARNING
If you are working in ECEC at the same time that studying it would be possible to find an alternative way to complete the course or some part of it by recognizing what information and skills you can learn (or have already learned) at your workplace.

Where to start?
At first you would need to go carefully through the objectives, contents and assignments of the course to analyze if there would be some entity / several entities which you can learn at your work place?
If yes, think how you can learn those things in practice and how you can demonstrate your competence (e.g. essay, short research or development project at your workplace, report, portfolio).
Within one week of the start of the course contact the responsible teacher henna.jalasmaki@laurea.fi to arrange a Zoom meeting where we will discuss and identify your work situation, general and personal goals and agree on the method of learning and demonstrating your competence.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The scope of the course is 10 credits and means for the student 270 hours spent studying. It is important that you write down the due dates of the assignments in your calendar and reserve enough time to study the themes and issues. The course has both individual and group assignments and the modules rhythm the progress of the studies.

The structure of the course:
1) Theoretical Orientation to Client Work (3cr)
2) Methods used in Client Work (5cr)
3) The Client Process and Documentation (2cr)

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

The course is completed by participating in the contact meetings according to the schedule of the course and completing assignments related to the course. Attendance requirement at lessons and workshops will be 75% / 100% in order to achieve the required objectives in the course. Participation in the lectures is highly recommenced since the assignments are closely related to the key topics covered in lectures, and additional guidance for completing the assignments can be obtained during the lectures.

The study course consists of three entities, which involve contact meetings, individual and pair/group assignments, field trips and project work. The course uses the Canvas workspace for communication and assignment feedback. The study requires activity and commitment to intensive learning.

Arviointiasteikko

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