Exerting Influence in the Social Care Sector (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and apply various methods for promoting inclusion.
- utilise various techniques for exerting influence in society.
- act in cooperation with clients and other actors to develop inclusion

Location and time

This study unit takes place between January and April 2021. See the section Suggestions for timing and rooms ("Rytmitys- ja tilatoiveet ja ajoitus) in Peppi.

Attendance is compulsory for all lessons unless agreed separately in class. You need to attend a minimum of 70% of classes, so in case there are, for example, 10 contact times, each 4 hours, you can miss three 4-hour classes (12 hours). If your absences are more than that, your grade will drop by one, for example from 3 to 2. In case your absences exceed 50% of contact hours, you need to consult your teacher on how to finalize the course (this could mean retaking the whole course, doing supplementary tasks or taking additional classes, if available). In case your tasks are considerably late but completed during the term in question, this will also affect your grade by -1. If the required tasks and requirements are not met, you need to enroll again for the course. For supplementary or delayed tasks, there will be no feedback.

Teaching methods

Belongs to study module:
SERVICE SYSTEMS, INCLUSION AND DEVELOPING A BETTER SOCIETY
Learning outcomes of the module:
In this module, the students develop their capabilities in examining and analysing social and structural factors affecting work and service needs in social services. They also develop their skills in applying the methods of influencing society. After completing the module, the students are able to analyse service systems supporting welfare and social security and are familiar with the relevant legislation. They recognize global and social trends and needs for change. They have the capacity to participate in the work to influence society in cooperation with customers and other actors. The students are capable of identifying elements that contribute to social exclusion and poverty in society. The students are able to communicate orally and in writing, and communicate in the other national language in professional contexts. Students also achieve the level of competence in the other national language required from public servants. They are able to improve their language skills.

The learning outcomes of this study unit are:
The student
is acquainted with and able to apply various means for promoting inclusion.
is able use various means of exerting influence in society.
is able to act in cooperation with customers and other actors, reinforcing inclusion.

Module 1: Promoting inclusion
Module 2: Reinforcing inclusion in cooperation with customers and other actors
Module 3: Exerting influence in society

This study unit is implemented by contact lessons and assignments:

Promoting inclusion 3 cr
Political influencing 2 cr

We follow the current corona virus safety instructions and this may result in this study unit being implemented in part or in full online.

Exam schedules

See the section Suggestions for timing and rooms ("Rytmitys- ja tilatoiveet ja ajoitus) in Peppi.

International connections

The study unit is not suitable for exchange students.

Completion alternatives

According to the degree regulations “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 module or study unit or another person designated by the director of the UAS unit. The assessment is carried out according to the same criteria and grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit.” For further information visit Link.

Student workload

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

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 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 enrolment 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).

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available in Canvas.