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

Tavoitteet

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

Aika ja paikka

[This field is not used at Laurea.]

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Course materials are given during the course.

Toteutustapa

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.

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.

By the end of the course the student is able to:
- recognize and structure some theoretical work orientations and working methods in customer work
- apply the methods and tools of social pedagogy, sociocultural and psychosocial work to support individuals, families and groups in different life stages
- apply some methodical and goal-oriented customer work and is able to evaluate and document customer work


The study unit includes
- An exam
- Written assignments
- Method presentations
- Working life project + report

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Ouriginal is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

During the course students implement social care methods with clients in co-operation with working life partners.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

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) In the case of online studies the lecturer can also specify some other way than participation on an online meeting what is required from the student so that he/she verifies his/her attendance on the study unit (Decision by the vice president, education 7/2019).

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position.
The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired.
The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning).
The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

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

Lisätiedot

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. 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.

The students need to attend 70% of classes. In case the students absences exceed 30% of contact hours, they need to consult the teacher and discuss on how to finalize the course (this could mean retaking the whole course, doing supplementary tasks or taking additional classes, if available).

If the required tasks and requirements are not met, the student needs to enroll again for the course. For supplementary or delayed tasks, there will be no feedback.