Client work in groups and communities
| Structure Type: | Study unit | 
|---|---|
| Code: | SAPA0506 | 
| Curriculum: | SA 2020V | 
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services | 
| Year of Study: | 2 (2022) | 
| Semester: | Spring | 
| Credits: | 4 cr | 
| Responsible Teacher: | Huhta, Heli | 
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish | 
Courses During the Year 2022
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3004 | SA2020V-12K | 2022-01-01 – 2022-07-31 | Susanna Weber | Finnish | 2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10 | 
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
