Advanced studies in disability services
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SAVA0108 |
| Curriculum: | SA 2020V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2023) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Järvelä, Tiina |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Year 2023
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3004 | SA2020V-23K | 2023-01-01 – 2023-07-31 | Tiina Järvelä | Finnish | 2022-12-01 – 2023-01-10 |
Learning Outcomes
The student knows
- how to promote participation of a disabled person with different working methods and use the latest research knowledge in his work
- understand the meaning of disability policy as a factor defining the actions
Student's Workload
Altogether 135 hours, of which scheduled study approximately 55 hours.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basic and vocational studies
Contents
• Disability policy locally, nationally and internationally
• The participation of a disabled person and working methods promoting participation
• The client’s experiences of participation
• The research of disability services
• The research basis of working methods
• Multiculturality in disability services
Regional Impact
Applying new political Innovations in the Fieldstudy
Internationality
An International disability Policy
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Actual material connected to fieldstudy
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, Fieldstudy, a Seminar
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: the student
- understands the meaning of disability policy in disability services and knows how to use the methods independently, in an expert manner and in a client-oriented way
- understands the meaning of participation
Grade 3: the student
- knows how to apply disability policy guidelines and other knowledge extensively and in expert manner when supporting participation
- the use of the methods is based in critical consideration
Grade 5: the student
- knows how to analyze, evaluate and realize actions with proper working methods which support participation in a client-oriented way and according the disability policy guidelines
Assessment Methods
a Written Assignment