Well-being and Inclusion (10op)

Tavoitteet

The student is able to
- analyse the special needs of client groups and strengthen client inclusion in communities and society
- outline well-being and social problems
- examine social structures that create and maintain social exclusion
- justify the importance of civic activities in social work

Toteutustapa

The student is able to
- analyse the special needs of client groups and strengthen client inclusion in communities and society
- outline well-being and social problems
- examine social structures that create and maintain social exclusion
- justify the importance of civic activities in social work

Aika ja paikka

Please see Pakki for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.
Detailed schedules and course content will be provided at the beginning of the study module.

In addition to the scheduled contact lessons, you will be expected to meet for collaboration on group work with your study peers. These meetings are arranged independently by the students.

As this course is part of full-time day studies, teaching sessions, workshops, study visits, and group work outside of scheduled classes are expected to take place during daytime on weekdays.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Materials Several research articles and reports are used in this course. The materials cover topics such as poverty, well-being, inclusion, the welfare state, and structural factors that maintain disadvantage. The teacher will inform students about the required readings and course materials in the Canvas learning environment. All materials are available digitally or in the campus library.ill be distributed during the course. All materials are available digitally or in the campus library.

Please see the Laurea Student Intranet for information on the use of AI and our procedures for handling plagiarism suspicions. AI may be used in assignments to help structure your written tasks, but it cannot be used as a source, and AI-generated text cannot be submitted as part of any assignment. If you do use AI in your assignments, you must clearly explain where and how it was used. All assignments will be processed using the plagiarism detection software Turnitin.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

According to the degree regulations (2024), Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence. Further information in the student intranet.

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

During this course, students will visit various social services both independently and as part of the scheduled teaching.

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

The course is suitable for exchange students.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The workload of the course is based on the principle that one credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of student work. The actual time required may vary depending on the student’s previous knowledge and skills.

Lisätiedot

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

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies (Laurea degree regulations 2024).

There are several assignments for the students to conduct.
There are assignments that are graded pass-fail and assignments that are graded 1-5 such as an exam. All information about the assignments will be discussed on our first lecture and information will also be found from Canvas learning platform. Some of the assignments will be discussions in Canvas in small groups.

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 their 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 their 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 their 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 their work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify their 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 their work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

“Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. If the student does not pass the assessment despite the opportunity to complete their study attainment, they must complete the study unit in question in full as specified by the teacher.” (Degree regulations 2024.)

[The schedules and other conditions for the retakes and improving passed grades of the study unit or its part are agreed upon in writing at the beginning of the study unit or are documented in the implementation plan of the study unit.]

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarize yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. Turnitin is used for all assignments.