Working fields in social services
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSAH0005 |
| Curriculum: | SA 2020V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2021) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 9 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Blom, Heidi |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2021-2022
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3002 | SA2020-1A | 2021-01-04 – 2021-06-20 | Heidi Blom | Finnish | 2020-08-17 – 2021-01-10 |
| 3003 | SA2020-1B | 2021-01-04 – 2021-06-20 | Heli Huhta | Finnish | 2020-08-17 – 2021-01-10 |
| 3005 | SA2020-1C | 2021-01-04 – 2021-06-20 | Susanna Weber | Finnish | 2020-08-17 – 2021-01-10 |
| 3007 | SA2020V-12K | 2020-12-28 – 2022-07-29 | Heli Huhta | Finnish | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
Learning Outcomes
The student
- can place the practice organisation into Finnish welfare system
- identifyes the legislation and recommendations concerning the practice organization
- understands the meaning of the practice organisation to peoples’ welfare
- knows how to combine theories learned to the multi professional work in the practice organisation
Student's Workload
9 op=240h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
The theoretical studies before the first year practice period must be passed.
Contents
Teachers Teachers draw up an assignment where the strategic focus of Social and Healh Services Unit in VAMK can be seen.
Student gets to know in adition to his practice organisation at least two close cooperation partners of the organization
Final seminar for the students
Regional Impact
Get client interaction skills mainly in area of Pohjanmaa.
Internationality
Possibility to student exchange or practice.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Practical training.
Assessment Criteria
Accepted:
The student formulates his own learning goals from the basis of general goals.
The student evaluates his own learning realistically and is able to accept feedback.
The goals of the practical training period have been gained mainly.
The student is motivated to work in the social services.
Is able to perform his assignments in co-operation with his supervisor and is able to explain his operations.
Independent approach in working and methodicalness increase during the practical training period.
The student recognizes his own strengths and development areas.
The student has readiness to work as a member of a group.
Interaction between different parties is natural and functional.
The student gets acquainted with the operational principles of the work community and operates according to them.
The student asks for advice and chases up things spontaneously.
The student uses the things he has earlier learned functionally and is able to explain his operations with the help of theory.
Failed:
Taking responsibility in own studying, self-direction, motivation and initiative are lacking.
The student’s operation in the practice place is not appropriate.
Lacking co-operative skills.
The student is not explaining his own actions.
Fundamental deficiencies in the basic information.
Co-operation with the different parties is insignificant, attitude towards clients uninterested. Disengagement of the work community, acting against the operational principles of the work place. Excessive amount of absences, does not hang onto working hours.
Assessment Methods
Accepted/failed
Further Information
Course feedback is provided through SPARK.