Client work in groups and communities
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SAPA0506 |
| Curriculum: | SA 2018 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2019-2020) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Saikkonen, Sanna |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2019-2020
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | S-SA-2A | 2019-10-28 – 2019-12-22 | Henna Minkkinen | Finnish | 2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09 |
| 7 | S-SA-2B | 2019-09-02 – 2019-12-22 | Henna Minkkinen | Finnish | 2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09 |
| 8 | S-SA-1VK, S-SA-2VK | 2020-01-06 – 2020-05-24 | Ville Nisonen | Finnish | 2019-12-16 – 2020-01-14 |
Still need to take the course? See the courses during the academic year 2021-2022.
Learning Outcomes
The student knows
* how to use group-form work in social services client work in a client-oriented manner.
Student's Workload
Altogether 104 hours, of which scheduled study approximately 44 hours.
Contents
* multi professionalism
* cooperation with health care students in practice
* community work
* sosio-cultural work (combining social services work, art and action research)
* social circus
* community drama and other functional methods
* leadership skills in a group
* solution and resource focused instructing
* group as a method in social services work
* the meaning of a peer-group in client work
* instructing a client group in practice in cooperation with the working life
Regional Impact
Applying Groupwork Methods in the Field Studies.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Niemistö, R. 2002. Ryhmän luovuus ja kehitysehdot.
Roivanen, I. & Nylund, M. & Korkiamäki, R. & Raitakari, S. (Toim.) Yhteisöt ja sosiaalityö. PS-Kustannus. 2008
Seikkula, J.& Arnkil, T. 2009. Dialoginen verkostotyö.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, Practical Study and a Group Work
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: the student knows how to
- act as a member of a group to reach the given targets
Grade 3: the student knows how to
- coordinate and promote target-oriented actions in a group
Grade 5: the student knows how to
- act responsively and independently in a group and lead and develop the actions of a group in a target-oriented way
Assessment Methods
An Active Participation, A Written Assignment