Social Work with the Disabled
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSA0603 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2007 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Långsjö, Kati |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | S-SA-2A | 2009-03-09 – 2009-05-29 | Kati Långsjö | Finnish | 2009-02-16 – 2009-03-15 |
| 7 | S-SA-2B | 2009-03-09 – 2009-05-29 | Kati Långsjö | Finnish | 2009-02-16 – 2009-03-15 |
Learning Outcomes
Social Work with the Disabled
The student will get acquainted with being disabled and main forms of physical and mental handicaps. The student will know the principles, methods and regulations of the work with the disabled. The student will get skills to work with disabled persons and their families.
Contents
Being disabled as phenomenon. The status of disabled and handicapped persons in society. Encountering diability and being disabled.Being disabled as a crisis on the individual level and for the family. The Services of the Disabled and Special Care. Early rehabilitation. Regulation within The Services of The Disabled.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
-Malm, M. et al. 2004. Esteistä mahdollisuuksiin. Vammaistyön perusteet. Helsinki. WSOY.
-Määttä, P. 1999 (tai uud.). Perhe asiantuntijana: erityiskasvatuksen ja kuntoutuksen käytännöt. Jyväskylä. Atena.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activating lectures, Study visits, educational conversations
Assessment Methods
Numeric assessment. Participating in the study visits and group work. exam or assignment