Encountering diversity and difference
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SAPA0302 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | SA 2018 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2018-2019) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 6 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Blom, Heidi |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2018-2019
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Classes | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | S-SA-1A | 2019-01-07 – 2019-06-02 | Heidi Blom | Finnish | 66 h | 2018-12-10 – 2019-01-14 |
| 5 | S-SA-1B | 2019-01-07 – 2019-06-02 | Heidi Blom | Finnish | 66 h | 2018-12-10 – 2019-01-14 |
Learning Outcomes
The student
* understands the meaning of plural society
* regognizes the support needs of multicultural clients and clients with special needs
* knows how to support individually client’s resources using different working methods
Contents
* plural society
* special pedagogics 3sp
* problems in ability to function which need of special support, basic knowledge about different disabled groups from the pedagogic perspective
* the meaning of culture in people’s values, actions and communication
* become acquainted with different cultures, multiculturality, 3sp
* understandind multiculturality and making use of theory and concepts with coopetarion partner: 4 aspects of culture by G. Hofstede, adaptation phases to a new culture, acculturation model, cultural shock, cultural sensitivity
* methods and tools supporting communication: plain language, nonverbal communication, illustrated communication
*diversity in the society and communities
*supporting and streghtening participation
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: the student
* knows how to use single working methods to support client individually
* shows familiarity with the knowledge base of the field
Grade 3: the student knows how to
* choose the best working methods to support the client’s needs and use them to support the client individually
* apply the knowledge base of the field logically
Grade 5: the student knows how to
* apply different working methods in different clint groups clint-oriented
* apply the knowledge base of the field in a expert manner