Social Work with the Disabled
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSAA0601 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2013 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2014-2015) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Långsjö, Kati |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2014-2015
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | S-SA-2A | 2014-09-01 – 2014-12-19 | Kati Långsjö | Finnish | 2014-08-15 – 2014-09-14 |
| 10 | S-SA-2B | 2014-09-01 – 2014-12-19 | Kati Långsjö | Finnish | 2014-08-15 – 2014-09-14 |
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Learning Outcomes
The student gets acquainted with the prevailing manifestations of disability and being handicapped and with the principles, methods and legislation of working with the disabled. The student receives the competence for working with the disabled and their families.
Student's Workload
Amount of work altogether 81 h, of which 39 contact hours and 42 hours of independent study. The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Contents
Disability and being handicapped as a phenomenon. Status of the disabled and handicapped in the society. Experiencing and confronting disability. Disability and being handicapped as a crisis for the individual and family. Services for the disabled and special welfare services. Legislation related to the services for the disabled.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Malm, M. et al. 2004. Esteistä mahdollisuuksiin. Vammaistyön perusteet. Helsinki. Vehmas, Simo 2005. Vammaisuus. Johdatus historiaan, teoriaan ja etiikkaan.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, study visits.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student has views on the social discussion concerning disability and he is able to see the effect of different research trends on the social discussion concerning disability.
Grade 3: The student knows how to apply his knowledge of the benefits of the disabled into client cases. The student knows how to apply the principles of unrestrictedness and involution in a practical level.
Grade 1-2: The student knows the most important forms of the support from the society for the disabled and the chronically ill, and recognizes their need for support in the society.
Assessment Methods
Participation in exercises and group work, written assignment or exam.