Advanced studies in disability services
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SA00BC85 |
| Curriculum: | SA 2024 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Järvelä, Tiina |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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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 81 hours, of which scheduled study approximately 33 hours.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basic and vocational studies
Contents
Student
- become acquainted with disability policy locally, nationally and internationally
- becomes acquainted with inclusive working methods
- gets acquainted with the research of disability work and the research basis of working methods
- the student becomes acquainted with one form of disability and prepares a presentation about it
- the student plans and implements stimulating activities during the course
Regional Impact
Application of current reforms in the field, research.
Internationality
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
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1-2: 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 3-4: 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
Written report made individually or in pairs
Further Information
The student gives feedback on the course through the Spark system.