Academic year 2017 - 2018

• 3. Internship (Degree Programme in Social Services) SX00CA43-3002 28.05.2018-31.12.2018  20 credits  (SXG15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will know how to use a variety of client work orientations and methods appropriately. They will plan and organise socio-pedagogical activities for the strengthening
  of the individual and the community. Students will be able to apply professional ethical principles of
  socio-pedagogical work. They will be capable of critically reflecting on their own actions based on the
  ethics of social services. Students will be able to justify, document and evaluate client work and its
  effects in an appropriate manner. Students will apply research and development expertise in their
  work.

  Course contents

  Internship in an environment that can strengthen the students’ professional development in Social
  Services and support the objectives of the selected studies. The internship may be carried out during an international exchange programme

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Saila Nevanen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  -

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  work practice, guidance discussions with field supervisor, learning diary, seminars (dates published later), online discussions

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Length of work placement is 13 weeks

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  28.05.2018 - 31.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  15.03.2018 - 15.05.2018

  • 20 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Seija Mäenpää, Leigh Rauhala

  Further information for students

  This course is intended primarily for SXG15S1 students. Work placement 3 is worth 20 credits and lasts for 13 weeks. This course comes at the end of studies where students are guided in a goal-oriented manner to apply theoretical knowledge from professional studies to practice in the working environment.
  Students can register for the 3rd work placement once they have completed 165 credits
  Students must find their own practice place.
  The Work placement must be in the social services sector
  Students must have an identified field supervisor. The supervisor should have a social services or similar degree.
  Work placements are full-time and uninterrupted.
  The student can also work as a salaried employee during the work placement.
  Information regarding the work placement can be found in the moodle workspace: Work placement 3 - Strengthening professionalism of Bachelors of Social Services summer / fall 2018
  PRELIMINARY TASKS:
  All students who will begin the placement in summer or fall 2018 need to go to the moodle workspace and return the application/motivation letter (A4) and the work placement information sheer by 30.4.2018.
  Even if you have not yet agreed upon your work placement location, RETURN YOUR PRELIMINARY TASKS, in which you tell your preliminary plans for a work placment and what month you think you will begin.

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Completion alternatives

  Course is assessed pass/fail

  Work placement(s)

  Work placement takes place in a social services working environment

  Exam schedule

  -

  International connections

  -

  Students use of time and load

  Length of work placement is 13 weeks

  Content periodicity

  -

• 3. Internship (SXG14S1) SX00CA43-3001 01.08.2017-31.12.2017  20 credits  (SXG14S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will know how to use a variety of client work orientations and methods appropriately. They will plan and organise socio-pedagogical activities for the strengthening
  of the individual and the community. Students will be able to apply professional ethical principles of
  socio-pedagogical work. They will be capable of critically reflecting on their own actions based on the
  ethics of social services. Students will be able to justify, document and evaluate client work and its
  effects in an appropriate manner. Students will apply research and development expertise in their
  work.

  Course contents

  Internship in an environment that can strengthen the students’ professional development in Social
  Services and support the objectives of the selected studies. The internship may be carried out during an international exchange programme

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Saila Nevanen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  -

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  work practice, guidance discussions with field supervisor, learning diary, seminars (dates published later), online discussions

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Course is assessed pass/fail

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2017 - 31.12.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 20 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG14S1

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Leigh Rauhala, Saila Nevanen, Taina Konttinen

  Further information for students

  This course is intended primarily for SXG14S1 students. Work placement 3 is worth 20 credits and lasts for 13 weeks. This course comes at the end of studies where students are guided in a goal-oriented manner to apply theoretical knowledge from professional studies to practice in the working environment.
  Students can register for the 3rd work placement once they have completed 165 credits
  Students must find their own practice place.
  The Work placement must be in the social services sector
  Students must have an identified field supervisor. The supervisor should have a social services or similar degree.
  Work placements are full-time and uninterrupted.
  The student can also work as a salaried employee during the work placement.
  Information regarding the work placement can be found in the moodle workspace: Work placement 3 - Strengthening professionalism of Bachelors of Social Services (SS00CA43) summer / fall 2017
  PRELIMINARY TASKS:
  All students who will begin the placement in summer or fall 2017 need to go to the moodle workspace and return the application/motivation letter (A4) and the work placement information sheer by 30.4.2017.
  Even if you have not yet agreed upon your work placement location, RETURN YOUR PRELIMINARY TASKS, in which you tell your preliminary plans for a work placment and what month you think you will begin.

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Work placement(s)

  Work placement takes place in a social services working environment

  Exam schedule

  -

  International connections

  -

  Students use of time and load

  Length of work placement is 13 weeks

  Content periodicity

  -

• Abusive Behaviour and Domestic Violence SX00BZ82-3005 27.10.2017-04.12.2017  5 credits  (SXH15K1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will recognize abusive behaviour and violence as individual, communal and societal phenomena. They will be aware of the risks of abuse and domestic violence at different ages. Students will know how to initiate con-versation and support the different parties of abuse and domestic violence, also referring them to expert services when necessary.

  Course contents

  Abuse and intimate partner violence as individual, communal and societal phenomena. Abuse and violence and their risks at different ages. Honour crimes. Victims of of human trafficking. Legislation and services related to intimate partner and domestic violence. Initiating conversation with clients and empowering interaction.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sylvia Tast

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Recommended or required reading: will be informed later

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  lectures, group work, study group

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Learning diary 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  27.10.2017 - 04.12.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXH15K1
  • SXG15S1
  • SXH15S2
  • SXH15S1

  Seats

  0 - 70

  Teacher(s)

  Sylvia Tast

  Further information for students

  Course is bilingual fi/en, Orientation and closure is together, others separate lectures and group work en/fi. Teacher is Sylvia Tast
  Toteutus on kaksikielinen suomi/englanti, orientaatio ja lopetus yhdessä, muutoin luennot/lukupiirit suomi/enl. erillään. Opettajana Sylvia Tast
  27.10.2017 08.45 - 12.00 S217 Orientaatio/orientation Pakollinen/ Compulsory.
  02.11.2017 08.45 - 12.00 S102
  03.11.2017 08.45 - 12.00 S201
  08.11.2017 08.45 - 12.00 S501
  16.11.2017 08.45 - 12.00 S103
  17.11.2017 08.45 - 12.00 S201
  21.11.2017 08.45 - 12.00 S201
  24.11.2017 08.30 - 15.45 S217 Emma ja Elias seminar (parisuhdeteema, intimate partner relationship -theme)
  28.11.2017 08.45 - 12.00 S601
  04.12.2017 08.45 - 12.00 S201 Lopetus/Closure

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English), Social Services

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Completion alternatives

  No alternative completions.

  Work placement(s)

  N/A

  Exam schedule

  -

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  5x27h = 135h

• Basics of Research and Development (SXG16S1) SX00BU37-3037 01.01.2018-20.03.2018  5 credits  (SXG16S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be able to identify and evaluate important development needs of working life and the clients who use their services. They will have a command of the premises and concepts of R&D and service design, and be able to apply them in the service and product development processes of their fields of study. Students will know how to search for, critically evaluate and justify the appropriate research data and professional codes of conduct for their areas of study. They will be able to think critically, know the basics of concept and theory formulation, and understand the significance of the theory of knowledge to development work. Students will base their activity on good ethical standards in R&D.

  Course contents

  •Approaches, nature and process of R&D and service design
  •Searching for information (databases)
  •Critical thinking and reasoning
  •Principles of concept and theory formulation
  •Theory of knowledge
  •Evaluation of professional practices and existing R&D activities in one’s own field
  •R&D planning
  •R&D ethics

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student is able to:
  - Display learning in core content
  - Use individual professional concepts correctly
  - Find information for a specific situation
  - Distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
  - Act in individual professional situations as instructed
  - Display learning in his professional field
  - Show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
  - Follow safety instructions
  - Display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
  - Operate as a member of a student group

  Good

  Student is able to:
  - Display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
  - Assess and limit the amount of information needed
  - Operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
  - Operate in a multicultural environment
  - Operate safely
  - Act according to professional ethics
  - Operate in a student group

  Excellent

  Student is able to:
  - Use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
  - Assess and use various information sources
  - Apply professional information in professional assignments
  - Work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
  - Act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
  - To take safety issues into consideration in his action
  - Argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
  - Organise the activities of a group of students

  Further information

  Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Required litterature:
  1) Normand Baillargeon: Intellectual Self-Defence (Ch. 1 - 4) (Also in Finnish)
  2) Nancy Cartwright & Eleonora Montuschi: Philosophy of Social Science: new introduction (chapters 3, 7, 9 and 14).
  Book exam is an alternative way to pass the course:
  1) Lisa Bortolotti: An introduction to the philosophy of Science.(Ch. 1 - 3)
  2) M. Neil Browne & Stuart M. Keeley: Asking the Right Questions.
  3) Nancy Cartwright & Eleonora Montuschi: Philosophy of Social Science: new introduction (chapters 3,5,7, 9, 12, 14, and 15).

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures, learning assignments, familiarizing to literature.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam and active participation.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2018 - 20.03.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2017 - 11.12.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG16S1

  Teacher(s)

  Miia Ojanen, Lauri Narinen

  Further information for students

  Book exam is an alternative way to pass the course:
  Contact teaching:
  Thu 11.1.2018 at 12.30 - 15.45 S207
  Thu 18.1.2018 at 12.30 - 14:00 S302 and 14.15 -15.45 S107
  Thu 25.1.2018 at 12.30 - 15.45 S107
  Fri 2.2.2018 at 8.30 - 11.45 S207
  Wed 7.2.2018 at 8.30 - 11.45 S207
  Wed 14.2.2018 at 12.30 - 15.45 S107
  Tue 27.2.2018 at 8.30 - 11.45 S207
  Tue 6.3.2018 at 8.30 - 11.45 S107
  EXAM: 12.03.2019 12.30 - 15.00 S501
  Tue 13.3. 9:00 - 16:00 at Bulevardi P317 (International Week, Engel)

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  Book Exam:
  1) Lisa Bortolotti: An introduction to the philosophy of Science.(Ch. 1 - 3)
  2) M. Neil Browne & Stuart M. Keeley: Asking the Right Questions.
  3) Nancy Cartwright & Eleonora Montuschi: Philosophy of Social Science: new introduction (chapters 3,5,7, 9, 12, 14, and 15).

  Exam schedule

  EXAM: 12.03.2019 12.30 - 15.00 S501
  Re-exams(with name Narinen):
  SU201804 17.4. at 16:30 in Tukholmankatu
  SU201806 5.6. at 16:30 in Tukholmankatu

• Case Management SX00BO53-3013 01.01.2018-27.05.2018  10 credits  (SXG16S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the significance of legislation as a means for guiding the work of social services. They will be aware of the hierarchy of norms and key legislation in the social and health care sectors. Students will become familiar with social welfare as a whole. They will also be aware of the legal remedies for clients in social services and health care.
  Students will understand the significance and task of social services for preventing and alleviating disadvantage. They will work to promote justice, human rights and equality. Students will also be able to identify the client’s re-sources and draw up a service plan together with the client. They will know how to apply legislation, other norms and general instructions in case management services.
  Students will know the special features and requirements of online counselling. They will know how to do online counselling, utilise the possibilities of social media in it, and use information technology in social services.

  Course contents

  Key legislation related to the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Legislative hierarchy: constitution, general laws, special laws, regulations, instructions. Social and health care legislation, service systems and other social welfare . Clients’ legal protection: complaints, reminders and appeals. Client responsibility, resources and networks.Assessment of next to kin network. Orientations and models of case management. Processes of case management. Service plan.
  Online counselling and encountering skills. Special features and requirements of online counselling. Ethical guide-lines and data security. Opportunities and challenges of the future.
  IT in social services.
  The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria see the attachment.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Leigh Rauhala

  Mode of delivery

  70% Face-to-face, 30% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  To Be Announced

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Tentative:
  contact lectures, moodle work, test or task to be determined

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Assessment:
  Continuous assessment and learning Assignments (will be introduced in the orientation lecture)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2018 - 27.05.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2017 - 11.12.2017

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG16S1

  Seats

  0 - 32

  Teacher(s)

  Katriina Rantala-Nenonen, Leigh Rauhala, Niina Manninen

  Further information for students

  n/a

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  n/a

  Work placement(s)

  Study Visit to the field

  Exam schedule

  To Be Announced

  International connections

  International literature

  Students use of time and load

  27h per credit

  Content periodicity

  Tentative Schedule (subject to change. final schedule on course syllabus)
  Case Management 10 credits
  Service system, legislation and case management (NM)
  Online counselling (LAR)
  The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.
  17.1.2018 at 8.30-11.45 NM & LAR (S103)
  18.1.2018 at 12.30-15.45 NM (S402)
  19.1.2018 at 12:30-15:45 LA (S402)
  23.1.2018 at 8.30-11.45 NM (S103)
  23.1.2018 at 12.30-15.45 Independent studies (S604)
  25.1.2018 at 8.30-11.45 NM (S103)
  29.1.2018 at 12:30-15:45 LA (S102)
  31.1.2018 at 8.30-11.45 NM (S209)
  31.1.2018 at 12.30-15.45 Independent studies (S604)
  2.2.2018 at 12.30-15.45 NM (S209)
  5.2.2018 at 11.15-13.15 Study visit
  8.2.2018 at 12.30-15.45 NM (S103)
  15.2.2018 at 8.30-11.45 NM (S102)
  16.2.2018 at 12:30-15:45 LA (S103)
  22.2.2018 at 8.30-15.45 Independent studies
  28.2.2018 at 8.30-11.45 Independent studies
  1.3.2018 at 8.30-11.45 Independent studies
  2.3.2018 at 10.15-15.45 NM (S103)
  5.3.2018 at 12:30-15:45 LA (S201)
  6.3.2018 at 13:00-15:45 LA/NM PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
  13.3.2018 at 8:30-15:45 International week lectures
  14.3.2018 at 12.30-15.45 International week lectures
  15.3.2018 at 8:30-15:45 International week lectures

• Child protection SX00BO49-3009 26.10.2017-31.01.2018  5 credits  (SXG16S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the phenomena related to child protection. They will acknowledge the uniqueness of the client group and its needs. Students will able to apply key fundamental concepts, legislation and services. They will identify the most important work practices and evaluate the current debate related to child protection. They will be able to reflect on their own professional activity.

  Course contents

  The child's role in changing society. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Work values and princi-ples of child welfare. Preventive child welfare. The child protection process. Child welfare legislation for securing fundamental individual rights. Practices of preventive work, as well as child and family-specific work.
  The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Mervi Nyman

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Child welfare Act 417/2007 with amendments until 2015.
  Convention on the Rights of the child.
  http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/ProfessionalInterest/crc.pdf
  Other material to be announced later

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching
  Learning assignments in groups (2) and individually (1)
  Visitor(s) from the field and study visits

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Assessment (0)1-5
  Active participation. Learning assignment 1 ( UK convention on the Rights of the Child ) should be completed. ( Pass/Fail) 10%
  Learning assignment 2: Learning diary's summary. [(0)1-5] 50 %
  Learning assignment 3: Group assignment - Seminar 40 %
  Metropolia assessment framework (0) 1-5, levels 1- 2
  Detailed criteria to be announced in the beginning off the study unit

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  26.10.2017 - 31.01.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG16S1

  Teacher(s)

  Niina Pietilä, Mervi Nyman

  Further information for students

  Teaching in English.
  This study unit includes a joint assignment - Leading different lives - seminar with Mental Health and Substance abuse & Disability -study units.
  Schedule:
  26.10.2017 12.30 - 15.45 S402 (32 persons )Orientation to the course
  30.10.2017 08.30 - 15.45 Independent work
  31.10.2017 08.30 - 11.45 S402 (32 persons) UK convention on the rights of the Child. Group work presentations
  02.11.2017 08.30 - 11.45 S402 (32 persons) Preventive work.Social services for families
  17.11.2017 08.30 - 11.45 S402 (32 persons) The child welfare act and child welfare system
  23.11.2017 08.30 - 11.45 S402 (32 persons) Assessment in child welfare. Interprofessional collaboration
  27.11.2017 08.30 - 16.00 Independent work & Study visit to Oulunkylä perhekuntoutus( Oulunkylä family rehabilitation) at 14-16 o'clock
  28.11.2017 08.30 - 11.45 S207 (34 persons) Community based work/Open care.Visitors from the field.
  30.11.2017 12.30 - 15.45 S402 (32 persons) Substitute care in child welfare
  07.12.2017 12.30 - 15.45 Independent work
  14.12.2017 09.00 - 16.00 S101 (40 persons) Leading different lives -seminar

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Completion alternatives

  According to AHOT

  Work placement(s)

  Visitor(s) from working life.
  Study visits

  Exam schedule

  No exam
  The learning assignment's (the learning diary's summary) due date is the 11th of Dec - if not otherwise agreed with the study group.
  The joint seminar with Mental Health, Substance abuse and Disability units is on the 14th of Dec

  Students use of time and load

  135 hrs
  Contact&reflection tasks 35 hrs
  Learning diary 50 hrs
  Seminar task 50

• Childhood Growth and Development SX00BO80-3009 01.01.2018-18.03.2018  5 credits  (SXG17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will become familiar with the various stages of human development and the factors affecting them: early childhood, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. Students will learn the basic knowledge of childhood development.

  Course contents

  The key development theories related to early childhood development. Physical, psychological, cognitive and social development and growth in childhood.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Saila Nevanen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  The tuition is in Finnish

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The tuition is in Finnish. Degree students, who has chosen Early childhood education -track must enroll to Individual growth and development -course.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  N/A

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2018 - 18.03.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2017 - 11.12.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1
  • SXH17S1

  Teacher(s)

  Kirsi Sutton, Sylvia Tast, Saila Nevanen

  Further information for students

  N/A

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English), Social Services

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Completion alternatives

  No

  Work placement(s)

  N/A

  Exam schedule

  N/A

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  N/A

  Content periodicity

  N/A

• Community Animation SX00BZ85-3003 24.10.2017-12.12.2017  5 credits  (SXH15K1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the significance of self-motivated activity and be able to encourage and support the client. They will know how to design and implement a project that follows sociocultural animation principles and analyse the achieved changes. Students will apply the elements of animation to work activities and support client subjectivity. They will know how to use participatory pedagogy in their counselling.

  Course contents

  Project planning and implementation according to the principles of sociocultural activity. Goal-oriented inclusion and inclusive methods selected according to the specific nature of a group. Encountering and assisting encounters. Building pedagogical relationships.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria see the attachment.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Seija Mäenpää

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Kurki. Leena 2011. s.39-68: Sosiokulttuurinen innostaminen yhteisötyönä teoksessa TOIVO SOSIAALISESSA - Toivoa luova toimintakulttuuri sosiaalityössä. Petri Ruuskanen - Katri Savolainen - Mari Suonio. toim. Unipress.
  Kurki, L., Kurki-Suutarinen, M. & Taruvuori, K.: Muurien sisällä – sosiokulttuurinen innostaminen vankilassa. Tampere: Tampere University Press, 2010.
  Kurki, L.: Innostava matkailu. Sosiokulttuurinen innostaminen ja vapaa-aika. Helsinki: Finn Lectura, 2008.
  Kurki, L.: Innostava vanhuus. Sosiokulttuurinen innostaminen vanhempien aikuisten parissa. Helsinki: Finn Lectura, 2007.
  Kurki, L.: Sosiokulttuurinen innostaminen. Muutoksen pedagogiikka. Tampere: Vastapaino, 2000.
  Kurki, L. & Kurki-Suutarinen, M.: Machiavellistä Samuraihin. Kohti innostavaa johtajuutta. Basam Books, 2014.
  Marrengula, M.: Addressing Socio-cultural Animation as Community Based Social Work with Street Children in Maputo, Mozambique. Väitöskirja. Tampere: Tampere University Press, 2010.
  Nivala, E.: Kansalaiskasvatus globaalin ajan hyvinvointi-yhteiskunnassa. Kansalaiskasvatuksen sosiaalipedagoginen teoriakehys. Väitöskirja. Kuopio: Snellman-instituutti, 2008. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Luennot ja oppimistehtävät (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Jatkuva arviointi.
  Läsnäolo lähiopetuksessa ja itsenäisten oppimistehtävien suorittaminen hyväksytysti. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.10.2017 - 12.12.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXH15K1
  • SXG15S1
  • SXH15S2
  • SXH15S1

  Seats

  20 - 20

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Pakkala, Seija Mäenpää

  Further information for students

  Tuition in Finnish.

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English), Social Services

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Exam schedule

  Ei tenttiä (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  Opintojakson laajuus on 135 t, josta lähiopetusta 32 t ja itsenäistä työskentelyä 103 t. (not translated)

  Content periodicity

  P2 (not translated)

• Creative Methods SX00BZ84-3003 01.08.2017-31.12.2017  5 credits  (SXH15K1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be able to activate and motivate communities. They will know how to plan and implement creative activities aimed at creating change.

  Course contents

  Expressive methods as a means of perceiving reality, sharing meaning and visualising; their role within the group dynamic process.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria see the attachment.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Seija Mäenpää

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  http://blog.han.nl/inecs/
  http://kepeli.metropolia.fi
  http://kamu.metropolia.fi (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Luennot, työpajat, ohjausharjoitukset maahanmuuttajatyössä, verkkomateriaalit (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Läsnäolo lähiopetuksessa vähintään 80%/ osio (osiot: musiikki, draamamenetelmät, kuvataide) . Lisäksi * merkityillä tunneilla kaikille pakollinen läsnäolo.
  Oppimistehtävien suorittaminen hyväksytytsti. Itsearviointi/vertaisarviointi (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2017 - 31.12.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXH15K1
  • SXG15S1
  • SXH15S2
  • SXH15S1

  Seats

  20 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Seija Mäenpää, Jouni Piekkari, hyto virtuaali::sosiaaliala

  Further information for students

  Tuition in Finnish

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English), Social Services

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Work placement(s)

  Axxell Utbildning
  Kepeli-hanke
  Resonaari erityismusiikkikasvatuskeskus
  Koskelan ala-aste
  Pasilan asukastalo / Kalliolan setlementti (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Ei kirjallista tenttiä. Opintojakoslla oppiminen perustuu vuorovaikutukseen ryhmän kanssa harjoitellen luovien menetelmien käyttöä käytännössä. (not translated)

  International connections

  INECS verkosto (not translated)

  Content periodicity

  P2 (not translated)

• Development of the Welfare State SX00BN91-3014 23.10.2017-31.12.2017  5 credits  (SXG17S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the impact of the structures and processes of society on the lives of individuals and communities. They will become familiar with the development trends of social policy and how they are tied to the need for change in welfare services. Students will recognise the official and unofficial structures that support wellbeing, social participation and safety. They will comprehend the decision-making mechanisms within society. In addition, students will understand the effects of global economics and national economic development on social activities and people’s living conditions. They will become familiar with the different means of producing and organising welfare services.

  Course contents

  Welfare theories. Development of the Finnish welfare state and society. International welfare state models. Multi-ple-producer model of the welfare state. Structures and methods of decision-making. Dependency of the welfare state on the global economy, production, standard of living, economic policy and employment.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Economics / Narinen:
  - Grady Klein & Yoram Bauman: The Cartoon Introduction to Economics - volumes I & II.
  Koskinen:
  • Social Policy an Introduction, Blakemore, Ken and Griggs Edwin, 3td ed. Open University Press. Pages: 1-9, 15-39, 49-56, 110-114, 160-165, 259-264, 265-275
  • Kangas, Olli and Antti Saloniemi: Historical making, present and future challenges for the Nordic welfare state model in Finland, pages 1-38, 58-69. (http://www.fafo.no/images/pub/2013/20330.pdf)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching & litterature

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Participation in contact teaching and exam.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  23.10.2017 - 31.12.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 30.09.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin AMK: Polku: Social Services (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Tanja Koskinen, Lauri Narinen

  Further information for students

  Contact teaching at Sofianlehdonkatu
  Narinen:
  Tue 31/10 at 8:45 - 12:00 S207
  Fri 10/11 at 8:45 - 12:00 S107
  Thu 16/11 at 12:45 - 16:00 S102
  Thu 23/11 at 12:45 - 16:00 S207
  Thu 30/11 at 12:45 - 16:00 S102
  Fri 8/12 at 13 - 16 S101 EXAM!
  
  Contact teaching at Bulevardi / Lecturer Tanja Koskinen:
  Tue 7/11 at 15:00-17:00 P116
  Fri 17/11 at 09:00-12:00 P113
  Wed 22/11 at 15:00-17:00 P506
  Tue 5/12 at 14:00-16:00 P116
  Fri 8/12 at 13 - 16 S101 (Sofianlehdonkatu) EXAM!

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Exam schedule

  Fri 8/12 at 13 - 16 S101
  Re-exams:
  SU201801 Mon 29/1
  SU201803 Mon 19/3

  Students use of time and load

  5 cr = 135 hrs studying

• Disability, Chronic Illness and Special Education SX00BO51-3010 23.10.2017-31.12.2017  5 credits  (SXG16S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the phenomena related to disability, chronic illness and special education. They will iden-tify the uniqueness of client groups and their special needs. Students will be able to apply key fundamental con-cepts, legislation and services. They will identify work practices in each area of study and evaluate the current debate related to them. They will be able to reflect on their own professional activity.

  Course contents

  Disability, chronic illness, and special difficulties and related special needs. Experiencing and encountering special needs. Finnish disability policy principles and challenges. Disability legislation as a safeguard for the fundamental rights of the individual. Guiding principles of organising special education and disability services.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria see the attachment.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Taina Konttinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  To be announced

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Face-to-face lectures / contact teaching, individual and group exercises

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam
  Individual task
  Leading Different Lives Seminar 40%

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  23.10.2017 - 31.12.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG16S1

  Seats

  0 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Tiina Lehto-Lundén, Ulla Saukkonen

  Further information for students

  Lecturer Tiina Lehto-Lunden:
  Thursday 26.10 9-11.45 S209
  Wednesday 1.11 12.30-15.45 S209
  Tuesday 7.11 9-11.45 S202
  Wednesday 15.11 9-11.45 S209
  Wednesday 22.11 9-11.45 S209
  Wednesday 29.11 9-11.45 S209
  Tuesday 5.12 9-11.45 S202
  Thursday 14.12 9-16 Leading different lives seminar S101

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Work placement(s)

  Work Place visitors

  Students use of time and load

  5 credits = 135h

• Empowering, Ethics and Work Challenges SX00BO25-3009 01.08.2017-22.10.2017  10 credits  (SXG16S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will know the theoretical foundations of empowerment and influence. In their work with clients, they will know how to use culturally sensitive socio-pedagogical means to strengthen the social inclusion of individuals and communities. Students will be able to use the tools of social influence and create citizenship-reinforcing inclusion and community. They will be able to express themselves in many ways and participate in social debate. Students will be aware of the impact of their own values on client work. They will recognise the significance of the exercise of power and ethical value conflicts in their work in the social services.
  The students will understand the importance of professional and work ethics in social work, and be committed to the ethical principles of social work and act accordingly. They will be able to reflect on ethical challenges in light of their own values and for the development of their activities. Students will understand the importance of emotions in professional work and learn to deal with their own feelings reflectively. They will internalise the importance of professionalism in their interactions. Students will be able to anticipate and act in threatening client situations.

  Course contents

  Theories of Empowerment. Power and the exercise of power. The different channels of social influence. Civic ac-tion. Challenges to socio-pedagogical work in an increasingly multi-value society. Tension between the individual and society. Media education, media skills and social media. Language for a client-empowering approach.
  Professional ethics in social services. Work ethics. International and national conventions and guidelines. Ethics of reporting in client work. Self-reflection of activities and choices from an ethical point of view. The significance and handling emotions in ethically challenging situations.
  Limiting of the right to self-determination. Interaction in threatening customer situations. Anticipating threatening situations, and examination of one’s own courses of action. Aggressive client situations.
  Responsibility in taking care of one’s own workplace wellbeing.
  The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Jyrki Konkka

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Literature for the EXAM:
  Empowerment:
  Understanding and Operationalising Empowerment. Cecilia Luttrell and Sitna Quiroz with Claire Scrutton and Kate Bird. ODI Working Paper 308
  Ethics:
  Ethics in Social Work - An Ethical Code For Social Work Professionals. Akademiker förbundet SSRA) Bonnie Steinbock: Adultery. 1986
  Choose one of the following articles:
  A) Bonnie Steinbock: Adultery. 1986
  B) Michael Huemer: America's Unjust Drug War. 2004
  C) Hugh LaFollette: Licencing Parents. 1980
  Client Situations>
  Social Psychology of Aggression
  NOTE! Students should read the exam material before the course starts.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching
  Literature
  Guidance and project
  Self-directed learning
  Seminar

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the course, passing exam (0-5) and a project report plus presentation (0-5).
  80% attendance in contact teaching and project work is required. The project groups assess the activity of group members in their final report.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2017 - 22.10.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG16S1

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Konkka, Leigh Rauhala

  Further information for students

  Please be aware that changes may occur:
  Schedule of contact teaching is in OMA

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Students use of time and load

  31.8.2017 09.00 11.45 S208 Orientation
  1.9.2017 08.30 11.45 S208 Ethics
  1.9.2017 12.30 15.45 S208 Empowerment Theory
  5.9.2017 08.30 11.45 S208 Ethical Thinking
  5.9.2017 12.30 15.45 S208 Empowerment - Power Cube
  6.9.2017 08.30 11.45 S208 Critical Thinking - Media
  7.9.2017 12.30 15.45 S208 Empowerment of Indv/grps/comm
  15.9.2017 12.30 15.45 S201 Theory EXAM
  18.9.2017 12.30 15.45 S208; S209 Project groups
  26.9.2017 12.30 15.45 S208; S209 Project groups
  28.9.2017 12.30 15.45 S209; Professional Growth
  5.10.2017 12.30 15.45 S208; S209 Project groups
  13.10.2017 09.00 15.45 S208 Project Presentations
  270 hours

• Entrepreneurship in Welfare, Leadership and Service Production SX00BU39-3022 01.08.2017-22.10.2017  5 credits  (SXG14S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will know the different ways of organising and producing welfare, as well as the relevant legislation. Students will understand the importance of strategic leadership to company activity and how different strategies function in the background of business success and profitability. They will understand the importance of defining vision and basic mission statements, and see workplace skills as a factor in workplace wellbeing. Students will understand the societal importance of entrepreneurship and the relationship between financial and operational activities. Students will adopt a more entrepreneurial attitude and understand the influence of business factors on the profitability of the organisation. Students will be able to evaluate and develop business ideas and assess their possibilities of success. They will be able to develop cost-effective welfare, have the basic skills to start businesses and make use of public consultation services.

  Course contents

  Working environments within welfare and their defining legislation, contractual practices and financing.
  Societal challenges to and effects on service needs and their production. Strategic thinking and leading. Vision, basic mission and workplace skills. Different strategies. Internal and external entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial attitude and skills. The productising, pricing and quality of services. Starting a business, from business idea to business plan. Different types of businesses. Procurement methods and processes.
  The focus of the course contents will be specified in the syllabus.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student is able to:
  - Display learning in core content
  - Use individual professional concepts correctly
  - Find information for a specific situation
  - Distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
  - Act in individual professional situations as instructed
  - Display learning in his professional field
  - Show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
  - Follow safety instructions
  - Display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
  - Operate as a member of a student group

  Good

  Student is able to:
  - Display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
  - Assess and limit the amount of information needed
  - Operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
  - Operate in a multicultural environment
  - Operate safely
  - Act according to professional ethics
  - Operate in a student group

  Excellent

  Student is able to:
  - Use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
  - Assess and use various information sources
  - Apply professional information in professional assignments
  - Work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
  - Act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
  - To take safety issues into consideration in his action
  - Argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
  - Organise the activities of a group of students

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Will be announced in the beginning of the course, articles to be found in internet.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching, independent studying of litterature, group work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Group work, exam.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2017 - 22.10.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG14S1

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Further information for students

  Contact teaching in Sofianlehdonkatu:
  Fri 25/8 at 8:15 - 11:30 in S403
  Fri 1/9 at 13:00 - 16:00 in S207
  Wed 6/9 at 8:15 - 11:30 in S207
  Tue 12/9 at 8:15 - 11:30 in S207
  Thu 21/9 at 13:00 - 16:00 Uusyrityskeskus
  Wed 27/9 at 8:15 - 11:30 in S107
  Fri 6/10 at 8:15 - 11:30 in S107
  Thu 12/10 at 12:15 - 15:00 S201 Exam!

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Work placement(s)

  Groupwork connected to working life

  Exam schedule

  Thu 12/10 at 12:15 - 15:00 S201 Exam!
  Re-exams:
  SU201710 Tuesday 14/11
  SU201711 Monday 11/12

  Students use of time and load

  5 cr = approximately 135 hours of studying

• Everyday Life of Families and Children in Finnish Society SX00BZ93-3009 01.02.2018-18.03.2018  5 credits  (SXG17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the diversity of childhood and family life as a social phenomenon. They will identify the components of child and family welfare as well as the conceptual changes of childhood and the child in Finnish society. They will understand the importance of childhood for supporting inclusion and preventing social exclusion.

  Course contents

  Components of child and family welfare. Social integration, poverty, exclusion and marginalization from a child-hood point of view. Forms of early support. A resource-based perspective.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sylvia Tast

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Törrönen, Maritta, 2014; Everyday happiness : the everyday life and well-being of families with children.
  Lecture materials

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Interactive learning
  Collaborative learning
  Field work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Closed book exam
  Learning assignment

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.02.2018 - 18.03.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2017 - 11.12.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1
  • SXH17S1

  Teacher(s)

  Kirsi Sutton, Sylvia Tast

  Further information for students

  This course is for early childhood education track -students. The tuition is partly together and partly separated /language/flexible:
  Ajoitus/Schedule
  01.02.2018 09.00 - 15.00 S503 Orientaatio /Orientation Pakollinen/Compulsory
  02.02.2018 09.00 - 15.00 S503
  05.02.2018 09.00 - 15.00 S503
  06.02.2018 09.00 - 11.45 S503
  07.02.2018 09.00 - 15.00 S411 Visitors from Finnish National Agency for Education. Vierailijoita Opetushallituksesta.
  08.02.2018 09.00 - 12.00 S503
  09.02.2018 09.00 - 15.00 Itsenäinen / vierailu
  12.02.2018 09.00 - 15.00 S503
  13.02.2018 09.00 - 11.45 S503
  14.02.2018 09.00 - 15.00 Itsenäinen työskentely/Independent work / vierailu
  15.02.2018 09.00 - 11.45 S503
  16.02.2018 09.00 - 15.00 S510
  19.02.2018 09.00 - 15.00 Itsenäinen työskentely/Independent work
  20.02.2018 09.00 - 15.00 S510 Oppimistehtävän esittely / presentation of the assignment
  21.02.2018 12.15 - 15.30 S503 (30 henkilöä) TENTTI/Exam

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English), Social Services

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  According to the APL-system

  Work placement(s)

  One field project is included which is connected to a Family play ground and one study visit.

  International connections

  Short exchange students from Ghent will participate to this couse. (max 10 students)

  Students use of time and load

  5x27 h =135 h

• Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work XX00AC53-3021 23.10.2017-31.12.2017  3 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  On completion of the course the student will recognise his or her proficiency level, and know how to improve his or her language skills independently during and after the professional studies.
  Furthermore, the student will identify and understand the situational variation of language, especially the difference between formal and informal style. The student will also identify, understand and analyse as well as summarise even complex field-specific or generally working-life related source texts. Further, the student will be able to write clear, structured and coherent texts about both field-specific and generally working-life related topics.
  
  The purpose of the course is to attain such proficiency in Finnish as to allow the student to complete his or her studies, write the Bachelor’s thesis and maturity test in Finnish as well as to work in his or her profession, improve in it, and participate in written communication in Finnish working life.
  
  A student attending the course is to have the minimum language proficiency level of independent user B2.1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages developed by the Council of Europe. The course provides guidance and tools for the student to achieve level C (proficient user).

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  A student attending the course is to have the minimum language proficiency level B2.1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

  Course contents

  Revision of grammatical structures. Rehearsal of structures typical in especially written documents and summaries. Understanding the situational variation of language, especially the use formal and informal Finnish. Reading, analysing, reporting and writing texts related to one’s own field and working life. Self-assessing one’s language and communication skills and developing learning strategies.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Structures typical in written documents
  - The students’ vocabulary and grammar are sufficient for writing comprehensible and relatively flawless texts. They are familiar with the linguistic means for writing clear and coherent text.
  
  Differences between formal and informal style
  - The students identify the requirements and principles of register in different genres and take them into account their texts.
  
  Understanding and composing field-specific and working life related texts
  - The students can independently read fairly long texts on general and field-related topics. They identify the main points in a text. The students are able to compose texts required in their own field and in working life generally, and communicate information and their own views fluently.
  
  Assessment and development of one’s own language skills
  - The students receive feedback and make an effort to apply it in their writing.

  Good

  Structures typical in written documents
  - The students are able to use relatively complex sentence structures and linguistic means to write clear and coherent text. They have a relatively extensive knowledge of the terminology of their own field and working life related topics. Language errors may occur but do not cause misunderstandings.
  
  Differences between formal and informal style
  - The students are able to compose texts required in their own field and working life taking into account the demands of register.
  
  Understanding and composing field-specific and working life related texts
  - The students can independently read long texts related to their own field and working life. They are able to find the main points in a text and identify the purpose of the writer and the text. The students are able to write clear, detailed texts and express information and views precisely.
  
  Assessment and development of one’s own language skills
  - The students are able to assess their own language skills and propose development objectives.

  Excellent

  Structures typical in written documents
  - The students have a good command of grammar and an extensive vocabulary. Their ability to express themselves in writing is not restricted by inadequate language skills.
  
  Differences between formal and informal style
  - The students are able to compose texts required in their own field and working life taking into account the demands of register and style.
  
  Understanding and composing field-specific and working life related texts
  - The students are able to independently read a wide range of texts, even long and complex ones. They are able to summarise the main points and identify the writer’s attitude and the purpose of the text. The students are able to compose clear, detailed and well-structured texts required in their own field and working life. They express themselves efficiently.
  
  Assessment and development of one’s own language skills
  - The students are willing and able to develop their language skills purposefully.

  Further information

  The course is obligatory for the students of Degree Programmes conducted in Finnish whose language of school education is not Finnish and who have been exempted from Swedish studies. All the other obligatory courses in Finnish and Communications offered by the Degree Programme are also included in the student’s personal study programme.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Eveliina Korpela

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Kurssilla ei käytetä erillistä oppikirjaa, mutta tässä hyviä materiaaleja itseopiskeluun:
  Gehring, Sonja – Heinzmann, Sanni – Päivärinne, Sari – Udd, Taija 2016. Suomen mestari 4. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.
  Kela, Maria – Korpela, Eveliina – Lehtinen, Päivi 2010: Sairaan hyvää suomea. Terveysalan suomea maahanmuuttajille. Helsinki: Edita.
  Kela, Maria – Korpela, Eveliina – Lankinen, Ninni 2014: Ihan lähellä. Työelämän suomea lähihoitajille. Helsinki: Edita.
  Kielijelppi - jelppiä akateemiseen viestintään 2010. Helsingin yliopiston kielikeskus. . Luettu 29.9.2013.
  Kirjoittajan ABC-kortti 2006. Verkkodokumentti. Suomen virtuaalikielikeskus. . Luettu 29.9.2013.
  Niemi, Terttu – Nietosvuori, Leena – Virikko, Helena 2006. Hyvinvointialan viestintä. Helsinki: Edita.
  White, Leila 2001: Suomen kielioppia ulkomaalaisille. 4., uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Finn Lectura. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  interactive lecture, group work, learning assignments

  Assessment methods and criteria

  KIRJALLINEN TAITO 1–5
  1) Aktiivinen osallistuminen lähiopetukseen, jatkuva arviointi. (10 %)
  2) Pieniä kotitehtäviä tulee jokaisen kerran jälkeen! (Hyväksytty – hylätty).
  3) Luentovierailu/verkkoluennon katsominen + oppimispäiväkirja luennolta, 1–5. (30 %)
  4) Sanapäiväkirja, arviointi hyväksytty – hylätty.
  5) Kirjallinen tentti, 1–5. (60 %)
  SUULLINEN TAITO 1–5
  6) Video-CV:n suunnittelu ja kuvaaminen, arviointi 1–5. (50 %)
  7) Suullinen ryhmätentti, 1–5. (50 %)
  Koko kurssi arvioidaan asteikolla 1–5 (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  23.10.2017 - 31.12.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 3 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Eveliina Korpela

  Further information for students

  Lähiopetus ja tentit
  ti 24.10. klo 8.30 - 11.00 (S402)
  ma 30.10. klo klo 8.30 - 11.00 (S402)
  to 9.11. klo klo 8.30 - 11.00 (S402)
  ti 14.11. klo klo 8.30 - 11.00 (S402)
  ti 21.11. klo klo 8.30 - 11.00 (S101)
  ti 28.11. klo klo 8.30 - 11.00 (S101)
  ti 5.12. klo klo 8.30 - 11.00 (S402)
  ti 12.12. klo klo 10.00 - 12.00 (S217) KIRJALLINEN TENTTI
  ti 12.12. klo 12.00 - 15.45 (S209) SUULLINEN TENTTI
  HUOM. Lähiopetuspäivien lisäksi opiskelijoilla on verkkotehtäviä ja itsenäistä (ajasta ja paikasta riippumatonta) työskentelyä
  UUSINTATENTTI to 11.1.2018 klo 10.00–12.30, S301 (HUOM. muuttunut aika!) (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English), Social Services

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Exam schedule

  ti 12.12. klo klo 10.00 - 12.00 (S217) KIRJALLINEN TENTTI
  ti 12.12. klo 12.00 - 15.45 (S209) SUULLINEN TENTTI
  
  UUSINTATENTTI to 11.1.2018 klo 10.00–12.30, S301 (HUOM. muuttunut aika!) (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  Lähiopetusta 21 h + luentovierailu 2 h tai luennon katsominen netistä, yht. 23 h
  Oppimispäiväkirja luennolta, 7 h
  Kotitehtävien tekeminen (luentomateriaalin opiskelu) 20 h
  Itsenäinen verkkotyöskentelyosuus 6 h
  Suullisen esityksen valmistelu + harjoittelu 4 h (Ryhmätehtävä!)
  Sanapäiväkirjan pitäminen 4 h
  Tenttiin valmistautuminen 10 h
  Videoesittelyn suunnittelu ja valmistaminen 5 h
  Toisten videoesittelyiden kommentointi 2 h
  Yht. 81 h (not translated)

• Implementing the Bachelor’s Thesis (SXG15S1) SX00BU42-3030 01.01.2018-27.05.2018  5 credits  (SXG15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will implement the bachelor’s thesis plan they have prepared and write a final report. They will be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the bachelor’s thesis and identify different solutions. They will know how to use English sources of research data.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Passed before course beginning:
  SX00BU40 Planning of the Bachelor’s Thesis

  Course contents

  - Implementation of the bachelor’s thesis with support of industry representatives and instructors.
  - Workshops in methodology, academic writing and information gathering
  - Preparing a written final report and presenting it in a seminar
  - Peer evaluation

  Further information

  Thesis evaluation as agreed in degree programme.
  
  Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Jyrki Konkka

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2018 - 27.05.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2017 - 11.12.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Konkka, Sylvia Tast, Leigh Rauhala, Miia Ojanen, Mervi Nyman

  Further information for students

  7.5. OR 8.5.2018 Implementation of Final Thesis (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

• Individual Growth and Development SX00BO14-3015 01.01.2018-18.03.2018  5 credits  (SXG17S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will become familiar with the different phases of life: early childhood, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. They will know and recognise the phases of growth and development and specify factors influencing each of them.

  Course contents

  Different development theories. Physical, psychological, cognitive and social development and growth during different phases of life.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Leigh Rauhala

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Human Growth and Development, 3rd ed. 2016, Beckett & Taylor
  Readings as assigned

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lectures, reading reflections, final written exam
  For early childhood education track also child observation assignment.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Final exam 50%
  Reading Reflections/+ECEC track observation task 30%
  Participation 20%

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2018 - 18.03.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2017 - 11.12.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1

  Seats

  0 - 32

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin AMK: Polku: Social Services (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Sylvia Tast, Leigh Rauhala, Saila Nevanen

  Further information for students

  n/a

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  n/a

  Work placement(s)

  Visit from SETA (TBA)

  Exam schedule

  Final Exam: 2.3
  Re-exam dates:
  TBA

  International connections

  International literature

  Students use of time and load

  27h per credit

  Content periodicity

  Tentative Schedule (Times may change prior to course. Final Schedule in course syllabus)
  12.1. s103 12:45-16:00 LA Intro and Development Issues
  15.1. s103 12:45-16:00 LA Human Development Theories
  18.1 s503 12:45-16:00 ST Physical Development
  19.1 s102 12:45-16:00 ST Attachment
  22.1. s103 12:45-16:00 LA Emotional Development
  31.1. s503 8:45-12:00 ST Language and Cognition
  6.2. s207 12:45-16:00 LA Gender Development
  15.2. s103 12:45-16:00 LA Development Issues in Aging
  2.3. s201 12:45-16:00 LA Final group exam
  15.3. 8:45-16:00 KV Viikoa (workshops TBA)

• Individual and Community Counselling (SXG17S1) SX00BO16-3014 01.01.2018-18.03.2018  5 credits  (SXG17S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will learn the theoretical basis for counselling. They will know how to prepare and carry out a counselling plan appropriately and by listening to their client. Students will be able to apply the principles of dialogue to coun-selling. They will be capable of supporting participation in a way that respects diversity. Students will be able to offer guidance according to individual needs in both individual and group counselling.

  Course contents

  Various approaches to client counselling. Goal-oriented, methodical and contextualised counselling. The counsel-lor’s roles. Communication orientations and various dimensions of dialogue. Life-long learning. Building pedagogi-cal relationships. Individual counselling needs. Basics of individual, group and community counselling. Evaluation skills and reflection on one’s own counselling competence.
  The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Leigh Rauhala

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Literature:
  McLeod, J & Mcleod J (2011). Counselling Skills, 2nd ed. Chapter 2, 4, 6, 7, 12, 13, 15, 20. (ebook)
  Literature for Voluntary Further Reading:
  In English:
  Adams, Dominelli and Payne, (2002). Social Work Themes, Issues and Critical Debates,2nd ed.
  Payne,M. (2005). Modern Social Work Theory, 3rd ed.
  L.Fick, Deborah: From Debate to Dialogue. Using the Understanding Process to transform our Conversations.Orchid Publications 1998 (2002)
  Markova, Ivana and Foppa, Klaus (eds.) The Dynamics of Dialogue. Harvester Wheatsheaf 1990
  Senge, Peter: The Fifth Discipline 1994
  Yankelovich, Daniel: The Magic of Dialogue.- Transforming Conflict into Co-operation.Touchstone / Simon and Schuster. 1999/2001
  In Finnish:
  Onnismaa. Ohjaus- ja neuvontatyö. Aikaa, huomiota ja kunnioitusta. 2007.
  Aarnio; Helena. Dialogia etsimässä. Tampereen yliopisto 1999
  Arnkil, Tom, Eriksson, Esa ja Arnkil, Robert (2000) Palveluiden dialoginen kehittäminen kunnissa.
  Sektorikeskeisyydestä ja projektien kaaoksesta joustavaan verkostointiin.Stakes
  Raportteja 253
  Heikkilä & Heikkilä: Dialogi -avain innovativisuuteen.WSOY 2001
  Mönkkönen, Kaarina: Dialogisuus kommunikaationa ja suhteena. Vastaamisen, vallan ja vastuun merkitys sosiaalialan asiakastyön vuorovaikutuksessa.Kuopion yliopisto 2002

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and exercises
  Learning diary
  Group Assignment

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Learning diary 30 %
  Group assignment 30 %
  Reading reflections and Participation 40%

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2018 - 18.03.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2017 - 11.12.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1

  Seats

  0 - 32

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin AMK: Polku: Social Services (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Leigh Rauhala, Annakaisa Oksava, Tuija Strandén-Mahlamäki

  Further information for students

  n/a

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Completion alternatives

  n/a

  Work placement(s)

  n/a

  Exam schedule

  n/a

  International connections

  International literature

  Students use of time and load

  27h per credit

  Content periodicity

  Tentative Schedule (Changes may occur - Final Schedule available in course syllabus)
  16.1. s201 12:45-16:00 Microskills
  23.1. s201 12:45-16:00 Eagans skilled helper I
  30.1. s201 12:45-16:00 Eagans skilled helper II
  8.2. s201 12:45-16:00 Qualified Empathy Skills
  13.2. s201 12:45-16:00 Dialogue Skills
  21.2. s301 9:00-11:30 AKO
  22.2. s207 12:45-16:00 AKO
  27.2. s201 12:45-16:00 AKO
  1.3. s201 12:45-16:00 AKO
  6.3. s207 9:00-12:00 Ethics and Counselling
  13.3 Bule 12:45-16:00 KV Viikoa (Digital Storytelling as a method)

• Introduction to Social Pedagogy SX00BR65-3016 01.08.2017-22.10.2017  5 credits  (SXG17S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be familiar with the theoretical foundations of social pedagogy and its international trends. They will recognise the values that socio-pedagogical work is based on, the basic ethical concepts and the principles of professional ethics. Students will also understand the importance of critical thinking.

  Course contents

  Social pedagogy as a field of science, a profession and a discipline. Foundation and development of social pedagogy. Central concepts of social pedagogy. Introduction to ethical thinking.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

  Further information

  . (not translated)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Leigh Rauhala

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  * Jan Storø (2013). Practical Social Pedagogy: Theories, values and tools for working with children and young people
  * Articles as assigned

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lecture, Group Work, Reading and reflection

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Course Assignments and Readings (30%)
  o Student will read all assigned articles for class discussion and reflect on them
  o No late papers accepted
  • Learning Task (6-8 pgs) (50%)
  This is a combination work with the Communication and IT Skills course in an effort to reduce the student’s workload so the final written assignment is for both courses.
  • Attendance and Participation (20%)
  o Students are expected to attend lectures and participate in discussion groups. Failure to do so will affect your final grade.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2017 - 22.10.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 30.09.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin AMK: Polku: Social Services (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Leigh Rauhala

  Further information for students

  The course is targeted primarily to student group SXG17S1

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Completion alternatives

  n/a

  Work placement(s)

  n/a

  Exam schedule

  n/a

  International connections

  - (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  27h per credit

  Content periodicity

  Lecture Schedule (tentative)
  
  11.9.2017 12.45 16.00 Orientation S402 L16 Teorialuokka
  13.9.2017 09.00 12.00 Traditions in Sosped S402 L16 Teorialuokka
  19.9.2017 12.45 16.00 Sosped Concepts I S402 L16 Teorialuokka
  21.9.2017 12.45 16.00 Sosped Concepts II S103 L3 Teorialuokka
  25.9.2017 09.00 16.00 Indp Study
  29.9.2017 12.45 16.00 Values in Sosped S402 L16 Teorialuokka
  3.10.2017 09.00 12.00 Ethical Thinking S402 L16 Teorialuokka
  4.10.2017 09.00 16.00 Indp Study
  6.10.2017 12.45 16.00 Morals and Ethics S402 L16 Teorialuokka
  10.10.2017 09.00 12.00 Indp Study
  12.10.2017 10.00 16.00 presentations S102 L2 Teorialuokka

• Introduction to Studying SX00BU35-3069 01.08.2017-22.10.2017  5 credits  (SXG17S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completing this course, students will be familiar with their physical, social and digital study environments. Students will know the key guidelines, rules and study practices of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. They will know the key student services and information gathering systems relevant to their studies.
  Students will become familiar with the structure of the curriculum and thus know how to plan their study progress according to the Learning Track´s objectives. Students will understand the principles of project learning and its required work and study habits. They will also understand the principles of group learning and together take responsibility for their learning.
  Students will recognise their accreditation of prior learning (APL) in relation to their individual learning objectives at the university of applied sciences and be able to plan the course of their studies based on them. They will understand their study-related strengths and development targets, and know how to develop their learning and study skills. Students will become familiar with national and international career opportunities and know how to improve their competence in international affairs.

  Course contents

  General content:
  •Physical, social and digital study environments
  •Key guidelines and rules of study at the university of applied sciences
  •Student services: Student Affairs Office, study wellbeing and study planning guidance, international services, student union (METKA), library and IT services, IT administration services
  •Learning Track and project learning
  Degree-based content:
  •Curriculum and study plans (APL, ISP)
  •Group learning
  •Learning and study skills
  •Sector-based knowledge of work life and international competence

  Further information

  Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Leigh Rauhala

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2017 - 22.10.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 30.09.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin AMK: Polku: Social Services (Size: 3. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Soile Bergström, Sylvia Tast, Leigh Rauhala, Jukka Törnroos

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

• Leadership and Development of the Work Community (SXG15S1) SX00BO76-3006 19.03.2018-27.05.2018  5 credits  (SXG15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the impact of societal changes on the leading of social services. They will be able to participate in the strategy process both as a workers and supervisors. They will be prepared to manage staff competence and the work community. Students will be able to participate in development work and know how to inspire cooperation between the work community and customers. They will know how to work in ways that promote wellbeing.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  2. harjoittelu (not translated)

  Course contents

  Changing work environments and multi-disciplinary networks. Strategic thinking and leadership. Management of staff competence and change. Participation of work community and service users in the development of the work-place. Management of wellbeing at work.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  To be announced at the beginning of the course

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.03.2018 - 27.05.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2017 - 11.12.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Minna Lanne-Eriksson, Lauri Narinen

  Further information for students

  Contact teaching:
  Mon 19/3 at 12:45 - 16:00 S207
  Thu 22/3 at 12:45 - 16:00 S207
  Thu 29/3 at 8:45 - 12:00 S207
  Thu 5/4 at 12:45 - 16:00 S207
  Wed 18/4 at 12:45 - 16:00 S107
  Thu 26/4 at 8:45 - 12:00 S107
  Thu 3/5 at 12:45 - 16:00 S207
  Wed 9/5 at 12:45 - 15:00 S107 Exam!

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Exam schedule

  Exam: Wed 9/5 at 12:45 - 15:00 S107 Exam!
  Re-exams (with name Narinen)
  SU201806 5.6. at 16:30 in Tukholmankatu
  and the first re-exam of Autumn

• Mental Health and Substance Abuse SX00BX94-3009 23.10.2017-31.12.2017  5 credits  (SXG16S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the phenomena related to mental health and use of substances. They will identify the uniqueness of client groups and their needs. Students will able to apply key fundamental concepts, basic legislation and services. They will identify the most important work practices and evaluate the current debate related to mental health and substance abuse. They will be able to reflect on their own professional activity.

  Course contents

  Mental health: protective factors/risk factors; normality/abnormality. History of mental health work. Components of mental health. Mental health problems. Substances and addictions in human life. Substance abuse trends. En-countering, talking through issues and motivating. Substance abuse and mental health legislation for safeguarding individual rights and related essential services. Preventive, constructive, corrective and rehabilitative mental health and substance abuse work.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Mental Health in Social Work, 2008. Malcomb Golightly (e-book) newer versions available in Sofianlehdonkatu Library as well
  Understanding Social Work Practice in Mental Health, 2010. Coppock and Dunn (Selected articles)
  Personal Recovery and Mental Illness, 2009. Slade. (Selected articles)
  Social Perspectives in Mental Health, 2005. Tew, ed. (Selected articles)
  Moodle Readings
  Substance-related readings coming later

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Moodle, lectures, workshop

  Assessment methods and criteria

  40% Leading Daily Lives seminar participation
  60% Lecture participation, online discussion and submission of findings

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  23.10.2017 - 31.12.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG16S1

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Mira Schroderus, Leigh Rauhala, Kirsi Lautala

  Further information for students

  This course is intended for SXG16S1 students

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  -

  Work placement(s)

  workplace visits to prepare for seminar day

  Exam schedule

  -

  International connections

  International literature and articles

  Students use of time and load

  27h per credit

  Content periodicity

  Lecture schedule (tentative)
  25.10.2017 09.00 11.45 S208 L9 Teorialuokka
  31.10.2017 12.30 15.45 S604 L26 ATK-luokka
  1.11.2017 09.00 11.45 S402 L16 Teorialuokka
  6.11.2017 12.30 15.45 S102 L2 Teorialuokka
  8.11.2017 09.00 11.45 S102 L2 Teorialuokka
  15.11.2017 12.30 15.45 S103 L3 Teorialuokka
  16.11.2017 08.30 11.45 S208 L9 Teorialuokka
  21.11.2017 12.30 15.45 S208 L9 Teorialuokka
  28.11.2017 12.30 15.45 S102 L3 Teorialuokka
  14.12.2017 09.00 16.00 S101 L1 Teorialuokka

• Planning of the Bachelor’s Thesis (SXG15S1) SX00BU40-3038 01.01.2018-27.05.2018  5 credits  (SXG15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will recognise and be able to justify the starting points for their bachelor’s thesis from the perspective of developing their own professional field. They will be capable of effectively cooperating in various work networks and professionally discussing with industry representatives, instructors and students. Students will able to prepare a viable plan for their final project based on critical research and creative solutions. They will know how to identify and solve work-related ethical issues. Students will use English research resources to plan for their bachelor’s thesis.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Passed before course beginning:
  SX00BU36 Professional Communication and IT Skills
  SX00BU37 Basics of Research and Development
  SX00BU38 Advanced Research and Development

  Course contents

  - Identifying current development needs in the field
  - Partnership negotiations with industry representatives, a networking work approach, peer support
  - Understanding the process of the bachelor’s thesis
  - Information retrieval in English and Finnish, critical evaluation of sources
  - Justification of chosen working methods and practices
  - Workshops in methodology, academic writing and information gathering
  - Communication in R&D
  - Drawing up a proposal and a viable working plan; their presentation at a seminar
  - Applying for research permission and drawing up the agreement for the bachelor’s thesis

  Further information

  Thesis evaluation as agreed in degree programme.
  
  Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Jyrki Konkka

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching
  Literature review
  Seminar

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2018 - 27.05.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2017 - 11.12.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Konkka, Leigh Rauhala, Miia Ojanen

  Further information for students

  17.1.2018 8.45 1st meeting
  30.1.2018 10.00 project presentations & instructions for literature review
  5.2.2018 8.45 library workshop
  12.2.2018 10.00 workshop (optional)
  27.2.2018 10.00 workshop (optional)
  8.3. OR 9.3.2018 Planning Seminar
  7.5. OR 8.5.2018 Implementing Seminar

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

• Professional Communication and IT Skills (SXG17S1) SX00CA32-3004 01.08.2017-22.10.2017  5 credits  (SXG17S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the significance of structured and clear communication as it relates to
  professionalism and interaction. They will have a command of key written and oral communication
  skills and be able to communicate convincingly in English in interactions in their own fields of
  expertise. Students will be capable of choosing and evaluating the appropriateness of different types
  of text and means and channels of communication in varying situations. Students will develop their
  communication and data management skills and their ability to actively participate in the current
  communications environment. They will have a command of key information and communication
  technology (ICT) pertinent to work life and studying at the university of applied sciences

  Course contents

  - Communication in online and work environments
  - Principles of research communication and writing, use of sources and critical evaluation
  - Purposeful public speaking and presenting
  - Giving, receiving and using feedback
  - Devices and local networks, data security and privacy, email and internet, e-learning
  - Word processing and technical standards for documents and assignments
  - Introduction to spreadsheets, graphics software, image processing and online publishing

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student is able to:
  - Display learning in core content
  - Use individual professional concepts correctly
  - Find information for a specific situation
  - Distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
  - Act in individual professional situations as instructed
  - Display learning in his professional field
  - Show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
  - Follow safety instructions
  - Display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
  - Operate as a member of a student group

  Good

  Student is able to:
  - Display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
  - Assess and limit the amount of information needed
  - Operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
  - Operate in a multicultural environment
  - Operate safely
  - Act according to professional ethics
  - Operate in a student group

  Excellent

  Student is able to:
  - Use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
  - Assess and use various information sources
  - Apply professional information in professional assignments
  - Work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
  - Act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
  - To take safety issues into consideration in his action
  - Argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
  - Organise the activities of a group of students

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Jukka Törnroos

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Assessment methods and criteria

  The IT skills part of the course has two options for assessment: a portfolio or an exam.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2017 - 22.10.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 30.09.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin AMK: Polku: Social Services (Size: 3. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Liisa Jaakkonen, Jukka Törnroos

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

• Reporting and Publication of the Bachelor’s Thesis (SXG14S1) SX00BU43-3014 01.08.2017-22.10.2017  5 credits  (SXG14S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will report and finalise their bachelor’s thesis. They will be able to describe and evaluate their entire bachelor’s thesis process. They will know how to share about their bachelor’s thesis to their chosen target group and demonstrate their competence in the community of experts in both Finnish and English.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Passed before course beginning:
  SX00BU42 Implementing the Bachelor’s Thesis

  Course contents

  - Content of the module
  - Finalising and reporting of bachelor’s thesis
  - Writing an English abstract
  - Taking the Maturity Examination
  - Publication of the project in article, poster or presentation form

  Further information

  Thesis evaluation as agreed in degree programme.
  
  Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Mai Salmenkangas

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2017 - 22.10.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG14S1

  Teacher(s)

  Leigh Rauhala, Mervi Nyman, Miia Ojanen, Liisa Jaakkonen, Taina Konttinen, Jukka Törnroos, Mai Salmenkangas

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

• Second Internship (school acquires place for internship) SX00BO59-3015 19.03.2018-24.05.2018  15 credits  (SXG16S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will know how to support clients’ empowerment using a client-based approach. They will work coura-geously to prevent social exclusion. Students will internalise the importance of their multi-professional work. In cooperation with different participants, they will work toward activating individuals and communities to have an impact on their own lives. Students will know how to apply their communication and interaction skills appropriately in diverse, inclusive client and professional relations. They will have the skills to function as social services representatives in the work community.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Prerequisites: 1. Internship, and Empowering, Ethics and Work Challenges

  Course contents

  Internship in an environment enabling socio-pedagogical work, which may also be carried out during an interna-tional student exchange.
  The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

  Further information

  Those in the Early Childhood Education path will do their internship in a field other than early education.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tuija Strandén-Mahlamäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.03.2018 - 24.05.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.10.2017 - 31.10.2017

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG16S1

  Teacher(s)

  Niina Manninen, Leigh Rauhala, Tuija Strandén-Mahlamäki

  Further information for students

  Second Internship is primarily meant for the student group SXG16S1. Metropolia will provide the work placement places in this implementation. The work placement in organized during the 4th period 19.3.-24.5.2018.
  You can present your wishes for the work placement place by 31.10.2017: https://goo.gl/forms/aP4J7wgYLAdLUUaJ2
  Those students who have chosen the early childhood education path will have to do the Second Internship in some other area than early childhood education (please see the curriculum).
  The information session about the Second Internship is 2.3. (8.30-10). The length of the work placement is 10 weeks including the guidance discussions, assignments and the reflection meeting for the work placement. The reflection meeting will be on 24.5. (12.30-14).

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

• Second Internship (student acquires place for internship) SX00BO59-3016 19.03.2018-24.05.2018  15 credits  (SXG16S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will know how to support clients’ empowerment using a client-based approach. They will work coura-geously to prevent social exclusion. Students will internalise the importance of their multi-professional work. In cooperation with different participants, they will work toward activating individuals and communities to have an impact on their own lives. Students will know how to apply their communication and interaction skills appropriately in diverse, inclusive client and professional relations. They will have the skills to function as social services representatives in the work community.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Prerequisites: 1. Internship, and Empowering, Ethics and Work Challenges

  Course contents

  Internship in an environment enabling socio-pedagogical work, which may also be carried out during an interna-tional student exchange.
  The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

  Further information

  Those in the Early Childhood Education path will do their internship in a field other than early education.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tuija Strandén-Mahlamäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.03.2018 - 24.05.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.10.2017 - 31.10.2017

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG16S1

  Teacher(s)

  Niina Manninen, Tuija Strandén-Mahlamäki

  Further information for students

  Second Internship is primarily meant for the student group SXG16S1.
  The work placement is organized during the 4th period 19.3. - 24.5.2018.
  Those students who have enrolled for this implementation will have to find their own work placement place. The students must also fill in the work placement information sheet and return it by 19.1.2018. The information sheet for the work placement can be found in the OMA workspace for the work placement 2 (documents).
  The work that you do during the work placement 2 must be represent Bachelor of Social Services' work. You also have to have an appointed supervisor for your work placement and he/she must possess a Bachelor of Social Services or an equivalent Degree. Even if you do a paid work placement 2, you must still have an appointed contact person/supervisor for your work placement. The team that coordinates the work placements will approve your work placement place after you have submitted the work placement information sheet in the OMA workspace (the workspace for the work placement 2).
  Those students who have chosen the early childhood education path will have to do the Work Placement 2 in some other area than early childhood education (please see the curriculum).
  The information session about the work placement 2 is organized 2.3. (8.30-10). The length of the work placement is 10 weeks including the guidance discussions, assignments and the reflection meeting for the work placement. The reflection meeting will be on 24.5. (12.30-14).

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

• Social Participation and Exclusion SX00BO15-3015 11.01.2018-18.03.2018  5 credits  (SXG17S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will identify the factors related to wellbeing. They will understand disadvantage as a social, communal and individual phenomenon. Students will be able to define the social structures and processes that contribute to exclusion. They will understand the importance of participation and community for an individual’s wellbeing.

  Course contents

  Components of welfare. Social integration, poverty, exclusion and marginalisation. Social risks and problems in life’s different phases. Socio-pedagogical means for supporting participation.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Mervi Nyman

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Exam book:
  Steve J. Hothersall and Mike Maas-Lowit. (Eds.) 2010. Need, Risk and Protection in Social Work Practice.
  Available on-line.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures
  Individual and group assignments

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Learning assignments (3):
  Media task (0-5) 20%
  Article seminar (0-5) 40%
  International week's reflection task: Completed/Fail
  Exam (0-5) 40%

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  11.01.2018 - 18.03.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2017 - 11.12.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin AMK: Polku: Social Services (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Minna Lanne-Eriksson, Niina Manninen, Mervi Nyman

  Further information for students

  Social Participation and Exclusion for group SXG17S1

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  AHOT

  Exam schedule

  Tue 13.2.2018 at 8.45-12.00 at Sofianlehto in 201
  Re -exams: 19.3.2018 at 16.30-20 (SU201803) and 14.5.20118 at 16.30-20.00 (SU201805) (not translated)

  International connections

  Participation in International week at Sofianlehto

  Students use of time and load

  135 h, Contact teaching 30 h Independent learning 105 h

  Content periodicity

  Social Participation and Exclusion (SXG17S1)
  11.1.2018 at 12.45-16 NM (S102)
  16.1.2018 at 8.45-12 NM (S103)
  18.1.2018 at 8.45-12 Independent studies?
  19.1.2018 at 8.45-12 Independent studies
  24.1.2018 at 12.45-16 NM &MN (S510)
  1.2.2018 at 8.45-16 Independent studies
  7.2.2018 at 8.45-12 NM &MN (S510)
  13.2.2018 at 8.45-12 Exam (S201)
  13.3.2018 at 8.45-16 International week lectures/reflection tas

• Socio-pedagogical Community Work SX00BZ83-3003 25.08.2017-19.10.2017  5 credits  (SXH15K1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will identify society’s structures and stages of development. They will be able to examine the importance of community and socialising to the individual. Students will be familiar with the traditions and current trends of community education. They will apply the key trends and work forms of community work to their socio-pedagogical activity, which can include sociocultural animation, networking and regional work.

  Course contents

  Intrinsic and cultural nuances of society. Sociocultural animation. Examination of reality through action research methods. Structuring sociocultural reality. Regional work, networking and community work.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Marja Pakkala

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Tuition in Finnish.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Tuition in Finnish.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Opintojakson arvosana muodostuu Exposure-oppimistehtävän ja tentin perusteella. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  25.08.2017 - 19.10.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXH15K1
  • SXG15S1
  • SXH15S2
  • SXH15S1

  Seats

  20 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Pakkala

  Further information for students

  Tuition in Finnish.

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English), Social Services

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Exam schedule

  Tentti pe 29.9. klo 8.45-10.15 lk 601
  Tentissä suoritetaan:
  Luennot ja vierailumateriaalit ja
  Saukkonen,Pasi.2013. Kolmas sektori - vanha ja uusi.
  Joko
  Hytti,Tytti.2013. Yhteisösosiaalityö - toimintaa, puhetta ja tulkintaa aikuissosiaalityön kontekstissa.Helsingin yliopisto.
  Tai
  Heino-Mouhu, Sini.2013. Osallistumisen ja vaikuttamisen tapaa etsimässä - tarkastelun kohteena Pihjalamäen kehittämismaraton toiminta. Metropolia amk, YAMK opinnäytetyö. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  Tuition in Finnish.

• Supporting Daily Life through Socio-Pedagogical Work, 1. Internship (SXG17S1) SX00CA46-3006 19.03.2018-31.07.2018  15 credits  (SXG17S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be able to analyse a variety of cultures, practices and journeys of life and assess their significance in the lives of individuals and communities. Students will be able to evaluate their own attitudes and promote equality through their activities in the diverse social work field.
  Students will understand the significance of various pedagogical approaches in supporting life’s processes and know how to use them in socio-pedagogical work. They will know how to set goals in accordance to ages, lifestyles and life situations.
  Students will be able to communicate fluently and effectively in English in their studies and working life, as well as use it in their own professional skills development. They will be able to encounter people and easily work in multicultural settings and various cultural environments. Students will be able to acquire the necessary knowledge of social care from various sources, as well as process and communicate it orally and in written form
  Students will know how to work within the socio-pedagogical framework. They will know the appropriate ways to support individuals and communities in everyday life activities. Students will know how to interact in working life situations by taking into account the communication culture and habits of the organisation, and by anticipating the necessary interactive skills needed in different situations. Additionally, they will identify and take into account the specific characteristics of cross-cultural communication. The students will be goal-oriented and learn to document and evaluate their activities. They will be able to take care of their own wellbeing.
  Students will know first aid for emergency situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Introduction to Social Pedagogy

  Course contents

  Different cultures, lifestyles, life processes and cultural conflicts. Interaction challenges, communication in plain language. The promotion of equality, non-discrimination and social integration laws. Pedagogical methods suitable for different client groups: physical education, art education, music education, verbal expression and literature. Basics of methodology and connections to socio-pedagogical work.
  Texts and interaction skills related to studies and work in social services.
  The study module includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.
  Internship in a socio-pedagogical work environment in the metropolitan area, where students apply the means of supporting life’s processes (5 credits). Includes emergency first aid training.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria see the attachment.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

  Further information

  The studies include 3 cr of English language and internship 5 cr.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Leigh Rauhala

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  To be announced

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lectures, Guided activities and work practice

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Assessment: Continuous assessment & learning Assignments (will be introduced in the orientation lecture)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.03.2018 - 31.07.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2017 - 11.12.2017

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1

  Seats

  0 - 32

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin AMK: Polku: Social Services (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Katriina Rantala-Nenonen, hyto virtuaali::social services, Sylvia Hakari, Seija Mäenpää, Leigh Rauhala, Liisa Jaakkonen, Anita Ahlstrand

  Further information for students

  n/a

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Completion alternatives

  n/a

  Work placement(s)

  Work placement one included
  Work placement one wished questionnaire https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcOOYvCqEZ3UODg2iJ84frFjl9XjbwsQdbmq-PNvmDYFWG3g/viewform

  Exam schedule

  n/a

  International connections

  International Literature

  Students use of time and load

  27h per credit

  Content periodicity

  Tentative Schedule (changes may occur - final schedule will be in the syllabus)
  Supporting Daily Live through Sosio-pedagogical work/Supporting Life Processes in Early Education (includes first work placement) 15 credits
  Diversity (LA)
  Visual Arts (SM)
  English (LJ)
  Early Childhood (ST)
  Adaptive Physical Activities (AA)
  The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.
  12.3.2018 At 10:00-14:00 Orientation to Supporting Daily Lives Module (S103)
  13.3.2018 at 9:00-16:00 KV Creating Wellbeing Seminar, Bulevardi 37 - Engel Auditorium
  15.3.2018 at 9:00-16:00 KV Workshops by visiting lecturers, Sofianlehtonkatu 5
  16.3.2018 at 9:00-16:00 KV Workshops by visiting lecturers, Sofianlehdonkatu 5
  19.3.2018 INDEPENDENT WORK at 9:00-16:00
  20.3.2018 at 8:45-12:00 English LJ (S201)
  12:45-16:00 Visual Arts SM (S411)
  21.3.2018 at 8:45-16:00 INDEPENDENT WORK
  22.3.2018 at 8.45-12:00 English LJ (S502)
  12:45-16:00 Visual Arts SM (S411)
  23.3.2018 at 8:45-12:00 Adapted Physical Activities (APA) AA (LIIK)
  12:45-16:00 Early Childhood Education/Childrens' participation (ECE) ST (S103)
  26.3.2018 at 8.45-12:00 English LJ (S502)
  12.45-116:00 Diversity LA (S103)
  27.3.2018 at 8:45-16:00 INDEPENDENT WORK
  28.3.2018 at 8:45-13.45 INDEPENDENT WORK
  14:00-16:00 Project Group Supervision SM/LA (S208, S209)
  12:45-16:00 Diversity LA (S103)
  30.3-2.4.2018 EASTER WEEKEND
  3.4.2018 at 8:45-12 English LJ (S102)
  12:45-16:00 Diversity LA (S102)
  4.4.2018 at 8:45-12:45 INDEPENDENT WORK
  12:45-16:00 ECE Basics of Play ST (S403)
  5.4.2018 at 8:45-16:00 INDEPENDENT WORK
  6.4.2018 at 8:45-12:00 APA AA (LIIK)
  12:45-16:00 English LJ (S502)
  9.4.2018 at 8:45-16:00 INDEPENDENT WORK
  10.4.2018 at 8:45-12:00 INDEPENDENT WORK
  12:45-16:00 Diversity LA (S103)
  11.4.2018 at 8:45-11:45 INDEPENDENT WORK
  12:00-14:00 Project Group Supervision LA/SM (S209, S207)
  12.4.2018 at 9:00-12:00 Work Placement Info Session LA/SM (S403)
  12:45-16:00 English LJ (S502)
  13.4.2018 at 8:45-12:00 APA AA (LIIK)
  12:45-16:00 Independent Study
  16.4.2018 at 8:45-12:00 INDEPENDENT WORK
  12:45-16:00 PROFESSIONAL GROWTH LA (S103)
  17.4.2018 at 8:30-11:45 First Aid Group 1 (I324 – Vanha Viertotie)
  12:30-15:45 First Aid Group 2 (I324 VV)
  18.4.2018 at 8:45-12:00 Independent Study
  12:45-16:00 Visual Arts SM (S411)
  19.4.2018 at 8:45-12:00 English LJ (S502)
  12:45-16:00 Visual Arts SM (S411)
  20.4.2018 at 8:45-16:00 INDEPENDENT WORK: PROJECT PLANS DUE
  23.4.-18.5.2018 Work Placement 1
  21.5.2018 at 8:45-16:00 INDEPENDENT WORK: PLACEMENT REPORTING
  22.5.2018 at 8:45-16:00 INDEPENDENT WORK: PLACEMENT REPORTING
  23.5.2018 at 10:00-14:00 Work Placement 1 reflections (S403)
  24.5.2018 at 8:45-16:00 INDEPENDENT WORK: MODULE FINAL REPORTING (theoretical and practical)
  25.4.2018 at 10:00-16:00 Final Reflections and reporting on theoretical and practical applications (S103)

• Supporting Daily life in Early Education and First Internship SX00BZ98-3010 19.03.2018-27.05.2018  15 credits  (SXG17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be able to analyse a variety of cultures, practices and journeys of life and assess their significance in the lives of individuals and communities. Students will be able to evaluate their own attitudes and promote equality through their activities in the diverse social work field.
  Students will know children’s rights and the principles for child-based activity. They will understand the significance of different pedagogical methods for supporting children’s processes and be able to use them in socio-pedagogical work. Students will identify children’s typical ways of operating and be able to plan supportive activity for the child based on them.
  Students will be able to communicate fluently and effectively in English in their studies and working life, and to use English in their own professional skills development. They will be able to encounter people and easily work in multicultural settings and various cultural environments. Students will be able to acquire the necessary professional knowledge from various sources, as well as process and communicate it orally and in written form. They will have a realistic understanding of their language and communication skills, as well as a positive attitude about further developing those skills as part of their professional development. The oral and written communication skills shall correspond to the B2 level (CEFR).
  Students will know how to work within the socio-pedagogical framework. They will know the appropriate ways to support individuals and communities in everyday life activities. Students will know how to interact in working life situations by taking into account the communication culture and habits of the organisation, and by anticipating the necessary interactive skills needed in different situations. Additionally, they will identify and take into account the specific characteristics of cross-cultural communication. The students will be goal-oriented and learn to document and evaluate their activities. They will be able to take care of their own wellbeing.
  Students will know first aid for emergency situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Prerequisites: Introduction to Social Pedagogy

  Course contents

  Lifestyles, cultures and cultural conflicts of childhood. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Pedagogical methods in early education: art education, physical education, music education, verbal expression and literature. Basics of methodology and connections to early pedagogical work.
  Interaction challenges, communication in plain language. The promotion of equality, non-discrimination and social integration laws.
  Key concepts, terms, and interactions in professional English in the field of social services. Studying, working environments and tasks in English. The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.
  Internship in a socio-pedagogical work environment in the metropolitan area, where students apply the means of supporting life’s processes (5 credits). Includes emergency first aid training.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criterias see the attachment.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

  Further information

  The study unit includes 3 cru of English studies and 1. internship 5 cru.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Anna-Riitta Mäkitalo

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  N/A

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  activating lecture
  learning in project
  guided assignmnets
  dicussions
  peer learning
  supervision of work placement

  Assessment methods and criteria

  self assessment
  feedback during work environment and study unit
  learning assignment evaluation
  exam
  essessment scale in the begignning of the study unit

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.03.2018 - 27.05.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2017 - 11.12.2017

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1
  • SXH17S1

  Teacher(s)

  Anna-Riitta Mäkitalo, Kirsi Sutton, Katriina Rantala-Nenonen, Seija Mäenpää, Eveliina Korpela, Anu Pekkarinen, Päivi Eskola, Anita Ahlstrand, hyto virtuaali::sosiaaliala

  Further information for students

  N/A

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English), Social Services

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Completion alternatives

  -

  Work placement(s)

  workplacement

  Exam schedule

  N/A

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  405 h

  Content periodicity

  10 cr theoretical studies
  5 cr work placement
  Students in DP will get their schedule later.

• Work and Working Environments in Social Services SX00BO04-3014 23.10.2017-31.12.2017  10 credits  (SXG17S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will become familiar with the different work environments of social services. They will understand the process-like quality of client work and identify the various phases of this process. Students will be able to determine the different work orientations of client work and understand the significance of sustainable development in their work. They will be able to establish objectives for their work and act accordingly. Students will become familiar with the concept of reflection and understand its importance as a tool for professional development. They will also comprehend the impact of attitudes and prejudices on social work.
  Students will learn to work as members of a team. They will understand the significance of developing their own skills in relation to teamwork and the working community. Students will be able to describe the factors that influ-ence work and student wellbeing and to take care of their own wellbeing. They will strengthen their workplace skills and understand the position of an employee as a workplace resource. They will have the skills to function as social services representatives in the work community.
  Students will acquire the oral and written language skills of their professional field in the second national language as required by the university of applied sciences legislation (352/2003 § 8). They will be able to communicate in Swedish in their work environments and relate professional information orally and in written form. Their oral and written communication skills must be at a B1 level according to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR).
  Finnish as a second language: The student is able to communicate in Finnish to an audience within and outside the field. Furthermore, the student will understand as well as summarize field-specific or generally working-life related texts both orally and in writing. A student attending the course is to have the minimum language proficiency level of independent user B1.

  Course contents

  Work environments in social services. Professional competence areas and goal-orientation in the social field. Preventative, rehabilitative,reformative and constructive work. Socio-pedagogical and partnership-based work orientation.Working with individuals, families, groups and communities. Demands of a diversifying workplace. Sustainable development as part of the work approach. Reflection and its significance to one’s own actions. The Act on the Status and Rights of Social Welfare Clients and the Act on the Openness of Government Activities.
  The team, team roles and team development as a learning environment. The employee’s/student’s role in commu-nity as a promoter of wellbeing. Workplace skills. Professional development. Multi-professional work.
  Key concepts, terms and interactions in Swedish at the work. Tasks, study and work environments in Swedish.
  Finnish as a second language: Revision of grammatical structures, communication in working-life in social field, the situational variation of language (the use of formal and informal Finnish) and learning strategies.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria see the attachment.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

  Further information

  The study unit includes 3 cru of Swedish language studies.
  The course of Finnish as a second language is obligatory for the students of Degree Programmes whose language of school education is not Finnish and who have been exempted from Swedish studies.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Taina Konttinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  The Act on the Status and Rights of Social Welfare 812/2000
  The Act on the Openness of Government Activities 621/1999
  Other literature will be announced later.
  Swedish:
  Study book: Flexsocial (Otava 2008) and teachers own material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching
  Learning circle
  Project work with
  "Shadowing"
  Swedish:
  Contact teaching
  Lecture
  Excercises
  Study book: Flexsocial (Otava 2008), teachers own material
  Teaching language Swedish
  Students who are excused from Swedish will take Finnish instead: XX00AC53-3021 Suomi toisena kielenä: työelämän suomi 3 - 3 op (remember to enroll in)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Learning assignments (2)
  Oral exam
  Metropolia's assessment frame, (0) 1-5, level 1
  Swedish:
  Attendence + all oral assigments 50%
  Written assigments + written exam 50%
  Continous assessment
  Written exam

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  23.10.2017 - 31.12.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 30.09.2017

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1

  Small group(s)

  • Avoin AMK: Polku: Social Services (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Annakaisa Oksava, Mervi Nyman, Namrata Kavde, Minna Lifländer

  Further information for students

  24.10.2017 08.30 - 11.00 S502 Swedish as the second domestic language
  24.10.2017 12.30 - 15.45 S510
  25.10.2017 08.30 - 11.45 S510
  26.10.2017 08.30 - 11.45 S402
  30.10.2017 08.30 - 11.00 S502 Swedish as the second domestic language
  31.10.2017 12.30 - 15.45 S510
  01.11.2017 12.30 - 15.45 S510
  02.11.2017 12.30 - 15.45 S402
  08.11.2017 08.30 - 11.45 S110 / S510 / S202 / S207 / S101 Reading circle -meetings
  09.11.2017 08.30 - 11.00 S502 Swedish as the second domestic language
  13.11.2017 12.30 - 15.45 S501
  14.11.2017 08.30 - 11.00 S502 Swedish as the second domestic language
  15.11.2017 08.30 - 11.45 S501
  16.11.2017 08.30 - 15.45 S501
  20.11.2017 08.30 - 15.45 Project work
  21.11.2017 08.30 - 11.00 S502 Swedish as the second domestic language
  21.11.2017 12.30 - 15.45 Project work
  24.11.2017 08.30 - 15.45 Project work
  27.11.2017 08.30 - 15.45 Project work
  28.11.2017 08.30 - 11.00 Swedish as the second domestic language
  28.11.2017 11.30 - 15.45 Project work
  01.12.2017 08.30 - 15.45 Project work
  04.12.2017 08.30 - 15.45 S501
  05.12.2017 08.30 - 11.00 S502 Swedish as the second domestic language
  12.12.2017 10.00 - 12.00 Written exam in Swedish
  12.12.2017 12.30 - 16.00 S502 Oral discussions in Swedish (a separate timetable)
  14.12.2017 08.30 - 11.45 S501

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Work placement(s)

  "Shadowing" task
  Visitors from the field

  Students use of time and load

  270 hours

• Work with Families SX00BZ81-3004 06.10.2017-01.12.2017  5 credits  (SXH15K1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the significance of diverse families and be able to identify forms of interaction and re-sources within families. They will be able to function in the multi-professional work environment of family work. Students will know how to flexibly apply family work methods to support parents and families.

  Course contents

  Family, its significance and possibilities. Resources and interaction within families. Family-centred and family-oriented approaches. Multi-professionalism in family work. Adequate parenting. Parenting guidance, supporting parents in child raising. Family work methods and family research.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Päivi Eskelinen-Roos

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  To be announced.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Conttact learning, guided assigments, seminar

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active attendance, guided assigments, seminar, summary report, exam

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  06.10.2017 - 01.12.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXH15K1
  • SXG15S1
  • SXH15S2
  • SXH15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Päivi Eskelinen-Roos

  Further information for students

  Lähiopetus:
  6.10. klo 12.45-16
  13.10. klo 12.45-16
  3.11. klo 12.45-16
  10.11. klo 8.45-12
  17.11. klo 8.45-12
  24.11. klo 9-16 Seminaari, Sofianlehdonkadulla
  1.12. klo 8.45-12 paritentti (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English), Social Services

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Exam schedule

  Re-exam:
  SU201801 29.1.2018 ja
  SU201803 19.3.2018

• Work with Families SX00BZ81-3005 01.08.2017-31.12.2017  5 credits  (SXH15K1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the significance of diverse families and be able to identify forms of interaction and re-sources within families. They will be able to function in the multi-professional work environment of family work. Students will know how to flexibly apply family work methods to support parents and families.

  Course contents

  Family, its significance and possibilities. Resources and interaction within families. Family-centred and family-oriented approaches. Multi-professionalism in family work. Adequate parenting. Parenting guidance, supporting parents in child raising. Family work methods and family research.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Leigh Rauhala

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  To be announced.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching,guided assigments, seminar

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active attendance, guided assigments, seminar, summary report, exam

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2017 - 31.12.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXH15K1
  • SXG15S1
  • SXH15S2
  • SXH15S1

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Mira Schroderus, Leigh Rauhala, Päivi Eskelinen-Roos

  Further information for students

  -Contact the service provider (teacher will help if needed) and make an appointment
  In small groups, you visit one service provider. You will write a report (5 pages / GROUP or 1/person) and present that on 14.12.
  Describe the agency, what kind of social work they do with children and parents, what kind of tools they need / use, what does the social worker think as most important (for the future social worker) to learn during his/her study to be able to work there etc.
  And a couple of own questions
  Otherwise feel free to be creative and scientific!

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English), Social Services

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  -

  Work placement(s)

  -

  Exam schedule

  -

  International connections

  -

  Students use of time and load

  27h per credit

  Content periodicity

  schedules in OMA

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  Reading Reflections (40%), Leah
  Individual work
  
  Group work (3-4 persons): Report and Presentation (40%), Mira
  Field Trip In small groups. You visit one of the social service providers / agencies etc.. You will write a report and present that (with slides, pictures etc.) on 14.12.
  Describe the agency, what kind of social work they do with substance abuse, what kind of tools they need / use, what does the social worker think as most important (for the future social worker) to learn during his/her study to be able to work there etc. And your reflection
  
  Attendance and Participation (20%)
  Attendance and active participation is expected. If you miss more than two lectures you need to discuss your options for completing the course with the teacher
  Article reflections as assigned due at the beginning of the lecture

• Youth as a Phase of Life SX00BZ80-3003 01.08.2017-31.12.2017  5 credits  (SXH15K1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will become familiar with the special features of adolescent development. They will understand the significance of young people’s cultural communities in supporting their individual growth. Students will identify the effects of social and cultural changes in the lives of young people. They will become familiar with the main service systems available to young people. They will be able to support them in finding their resources and functional abilities in different environments and through different means. Students will know how to improve young people’s social position and to prevent their exclusion. They will know legislation concerning young people.

  Course contents

  Young people in changing society. Youth as a cultural phenomenon, youth cultures. Special challenges of youth and youth work. Young people’s wellbeing. Forms of youth work, social youth work, outreach youth work, youth information. Functional and expressive methods in youth work. Applicable legislation concerning youth, youth laws, legislation on young offenders.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Eija Raatikainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Book exam:
  1.) The Youth Act (72/2006). http://www.minedu.fi/export/sites/default/OPM/Nuoriso/nuorisopolitiikka/liitteet/HE_nuorisolaki_eng.pdf
  2.) The Youth Act is complemented by the Government Decree on Youth Work and Policy (103/2006).
  3.) Anu Gretschel (ed.), Tina Cupar, Merle Linno, Tomi Kiilakoski, Noora Hästbacka & Antti Korhonen. Studying the impact of international youth work. Towards developing an evaluation tool for youth centres. http://www.nuorisotutkimusseura.fi/images/studying_the_impact_of_international_youth_work_www_78_pages.pdf
  4.) Restifo, K. & Bögels, S. 2009. Family processes in the development of youth depression: Translating the evidence to treatment. Clinical Psychology Review 29 (2009) 294–316. http://ac.els-cdn.com/S0272735809000221/1-s2.0-S0272735809000221-main.pdf?_tid=d7db08f8-9993-11e5-a997-00000aab0f02&acdnat=1449129776_b9155e9c08274601b81cb2ab23c78f1e
  5.) Kauppinen, T.M.2006. Neighborhood effects in a European city:
  Secondary education of young people in Helsinki.Social Science Research 36 (2007) 421–444.
  http://ac.els-cdn.com/S0049089X06000214/1-s2.0-S0049089X06000214-main.pdf?_tid=16e3c7fa-2b3e-11e7-be34-00000aacb35e&acdnat=1493293313_1f96d4945cc5df92f370cb97760726a1
  6.) Blaz, H., Saranto, K, Rissanen, S. Impact of computer training courses on reduction of loneliness of older people
  in Finland and Slovenia.Computers in Human Behavior 28 (2012) 1202–1212.http://ac.els-cdn.com/S0747563212000350/1-s2.0-S0747563212000350-main.pdf?_tid=86678918-2b3e-11e7-bef9-00000aacb35f&acdnat=1493293500_b5db9f3cfec5fc9535f838a6484a9300.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  There is two optional way to study the module (A or B).
  Read more below:
  OPTIONAL A.
  Book exam
  24.8.2017, 13.00-15.00
  OPTIONAL B.
  There is a place for four students in the MOTIIVI -project. More information later on. Good finnish speaking skills are required.
  Permanent enrollmets not later than 15.5.2017: Eija Raatikainen, eija.raatikainen@metropolia.fi.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2017 - 31.12.2017

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2017 - 15.05.2017

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXH15K1
  • SXG15S1
  • SXH15S2
  • SXH15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Raatikainen

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English), Social Services

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

Academic year 2018 - 2019

• Advanced Research and Development SX00BU38-3038 01.08.2018-21.10.2018  5 credits  (SXG16S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will know how to evaluate and select suitable and justifiable approaches and methods to develop their field of study and work community. They will identify the premises and concepts of the principal methods and service design used in their fields of study. Students will know how to search for appropriate R&D data and demonstrate basic competence in processing, analysing, disputing and reporting data and results.

  Course contents

  •Principal R&D methods in one’s own field of study (e.g. evaluation research, action research, product development and research-oriented approaches, qualitative and quantitative research)
  •Data acquisition and processing
  •Reporting, presenting and utilising results

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student is able to:
  - Display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
  - Search information from a variety of sources
  - Work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
  - Show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
  - Display learning in the key safety practices in the field
  - Act according to ethical principles
  - To contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

  Good

  Student is able to:
  - Use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
  - Find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
  - Apply professional information in professional assignments
  - Apply professional expertise in various work assignments
  - Act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
  - Plan operations with safety in mind
  - Act according to professional ethics
  - Act purposefully in working groups and projects

  Excellent

  Student is able to:
  - Use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
  - Argue the use of his sources
  - Argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
  - Operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
  - To act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
  - To act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
  - Argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
  - Organise and manage the operation of a group and project

  Further information

  Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  To be announced later

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching, litterature, group task and exam.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2018 - 21.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 15.05.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG16S1

  Teacher(s)

  Miia Ojanen, Lauri Narinen

  Further information for students

  Contact teaching:
  Fri 31.8. at 8:30 - 11:45 S401
  Fri 21.9. at 8:30 - 11:45 S401
  Mon 1.10. at 8:30 - 11:45 S107
  Tue 2.10. at 8:30 - 11:45 S107
  Wed 9.10. at 8:30 - 11:45 S107
  Fri 12.10. at 12:30 - 15:45 S107
  Mon 15.10. at 12:30 - 15:45 S107
  Exam: 18.10. at 13:00 - 15:00 on class S501

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Exam schedule

  Exam: 18.10. at 13:00 - 15:00 on class S501

• Content Orientations of Early Childhood Education SX00BZ79-3004 01.08.2018-31.12.2018  10 credits  (SXH16K1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will know how to plan, implement and evaluate the principal methods and content orientations of early childhood education in their work. Students will identify special features of children’s culture and community and use them in their professional activities. They will be capable of connecting children’s activities to their immediate environment and a sustainable lifestyle. They will know how to evaluate and develop pedagogical and goal-oriented activity.

  Course contents

  Content orientation of early childhood education. Aesthetical and ethical orientation, music, physical education, arts, handcrafts, children’s literature, drama education. Natural science and mathematics orientation. Exploration. Language and interaction orientation. Media education. Children’s projects. Principles of sustainable development in day care centres. Optional pedagogies.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sylvia Hakari

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  material is annouced later

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  lectures
  training
  workshops
  independent study
  project

  Assessment methods and criteria

  feedback from teachers during lectures, trainings and workshops
  feedback from the peer group
  self-evaluation
  Evaluation of project with children (0-5, the teacher evaluates numerically, the students give feedback verbally)
  A complete explanation about the assessment criteria during the orientation lecture

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2018 - 31.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 15.05.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXH16K1
  • SXH16S1
  • SXG16S1
  • SXH16S2

  Teacher(s)

  Anna-Riitta Mäkitalo, Sylvia Hakari, Seija Mäenpää, Anita Ahlstrand, Jouni Piekkari, hyto virtuaali::sosiaaliala

  Further information for students

  Responsible teacher Sylvia Tast (sylvia.tast@metropolia.fi)
  - Implementation is for groups SXH16K1, SXH16S2, SXH16S1 and SXG16S1
  - for students, who have studied already courses Basics in ECEC and Learning in Early Childhood. In this course you´ll combine and apply contents from previous studies.
  If you are working / planning to work as a substitute teacher the entire autumn term, it can be possible for you to apply to a version, in which you can study both this 10 cr and also third internship 20 cr. Contact Anna-Riitta Mäkitalo if this an option for you
  (anna-riitta.mäkitalo@metropolia.fi).

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English), Social Services

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Work placement(s)

  The child project -assignment is a implemented in working life, in a kindergarten.

  Exam schedule

  no exam

  International connections

  -

  Students use of time and load

  10 x 27 h = 270 h

  Content periodicity

  weeks 2 -7
  lectures, trainings and worshops
  - music education /
  - psycical education ( psychomotricity) Anita Ahlstrand / Master’s Degree, Sport and Health Sciences, Master of Science
  Specialized in Adapted Physical Education, Special Education and Psychomotricity
  - children´s art education, Seija Mäenpää, MSc Art,
  - the Fith Dimension Model, Design oriented education etc. Anna-Riitta Mäkitalo, MSc Education, special teacher , Sylvia Tast MSc Education, ECEC teacher.
  Weeks 8-12, doing project with children in a Kindergarten (planning, implementig and evaluating) / allow time enough to put in practice the project
  week 12 presenting the project descrictions (feedback from teachers and peer students)
  A more detailed schedule is in Tuubi worksapce, page "Documents".
  Look at the schedule in Finnish side. Materials, lectures and workshops are bi-lingual.
  The assignments can be written in English.

• Development of the Welfare State SX00BN91-3018 23.10.2018-11.12.2018  5 credits  (SXG18S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the impact of the structures and processes of society on the lives of individuals and communities. They will become familiar with the development trends of social policy and how they are tied to the need for change in welfare services. Students will recognise the official and unofficial structures that support wellbeing, social participation and safety. They will comprehend the decision-making mechanisms within society. In addition, students will understand the effects of global economics and national economic development on social activities and people’s living conditions. They will become familiar with the different means of producing and organising welfare services.

  Course contents

  Welfare theories. Development of the Finnish welfare state and society. International welfare state models. Multi-ple-producer model of the welfare state. Structures and methods of decision-making. Dependency of the welfare state on the global economy, production, standard of living, economic policy and employment.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  -

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching
  Literature

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation and exam (0-5)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  23.10.2018 - 11.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 30.09.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG18S1

  Teacher(s)

  Niina Manninen, Lauri Narinen

  Further information for students

  Course timetable:
  23.10.2018 08.45 - 12.00 NM (S103)
  01.11.2018 08.45 - 12.00 NM (S103)
  02.11.2018 08.45 - 12.00 LN (S107)
  06.11.2018 12.45 - 16.00 NM (S102)
  07.11.2018 12.45 - 16.00 LN (S103)
  15.11.2018 08.45 - 12.00 NM (S103)
  19.11.2018 12.45 - 16.00 LN (S207)
  23.11.2018 12.45 - 16.00 LN (S103)
  28.11.2018 12.45 - 16.00 NM (S103)
  29.11.2018 12.45 - 16.00 LN (S107)
  11.12.2018 13.00 - 16.00 NM/LN: EXAM S201

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  Distance option is available for this course. Additional assignment for the distance option will be introduced in the beginning of the course.
  Please also note that in case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
  Also in case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

  Work placement(s)

  -

  Exam schedule

  Re-exams:
  28.1.2019 at 16.30-20 SU201901
  25.3.2019 at 16.30-20 SU201903

  International connections

  No international collaboration

  Students use of time and load

  5 X 27 hours of student work = 135 hours

  Content periodicity

  -

• Disability, Chronic Illness and Special Education SX00BO51-3016 22.10.2018-31.12.2018  5 credits  (SXG17S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the phenomena related to disability, chronic illness and special education. They will iden-tify the uniqueness of client groups and their special needs. Students will be able to apply key fundamental con-cepts, legislation and services. They will identify work practices in each area of study and evaluate the current debate related to them. They will be able to reflect on their own professional activity.

  Course contents

  Disability, chronic illness, and special difficulties and related special needs. Experiencing and encountering special needs. Finnish disability policy principles and challenges. Disability legislation as a safeguard for the fundamental rights of the individual. Guiding principles of organising special education and disability services.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria see the attachment.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Kirsi Sutton

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  To be announced

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Face-to-face lectures / contact teaching, individual and group exercises

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam
  Individual task
  Leading Different Lives Seminar 40%

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  22.10.2018 - 31.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 15.05.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1

  Teacher(s)

  hyto virtuaali::social services, Ulla Saukkonen

  Further information for students

  - In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
  - In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.
  Lecturer Tiina Lehto-Lunden:
  Wednesday 24.10 9-12 S209
  Wednesday 31.10 9-12 S209
  Wednesday 7.11 9-12 S208
  Wednesday 14.11 9-12 S208
  Wednesday 21.11 9-12 S207
  Monday 26.11 9-16 Independent work
  Wednesday 28.11 9-12 S208
  Wednesday 5.12 9-12 S208
  Thursday 13.12 9-16 Leading different lives seminar S510

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Work placement(s)

  Work Place visitors & visits

  Exam schedule

  To be announced

  Students use of time and load

  5 credits = 135h

• Empowering, Ethics and Work Challenges SX00BO25-3015 01.08.2018-21.10.2018  10 credits  (SXG17S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will know the theoretical foundations of empowerment and influence. In their work with clients, they will know how to use culturally sensitive socio-pedagogical means to strengthen the social inclusion of individuals and communities. Students will be able to use the tools of social influence and create citizenship-reinforcing inclusion and community. They will be able to express themselves in many ways and participate in social debate. Students will be aware of the impact of their own values on client work. They will recognise the significance of the exercise of power and ethical value conflicts in their work in the social services.
  The students will understand the importance of professional and work ethics in social work, and be committed to the ethical principles of social work and act accordingly. They will be able to reflect on ethical challenges in light of their own values and for the development of their activities. Students will understand the importance of emotions in professional work and learn to deal with their own feelings reflectively. They will internalise the importance of professionalism in their interactions. Students will be able to anticipate and act in threatening client situations.

  Course contents

  Theories of Empowerment. Power and the exercise of power. The different channels of social influence. Civic ac-tion. Challenges to socio-pedagogical work in an increasingly multi-value society. Tension between the individual and society. Media education, media skills and social media. Language for a client-empowering approach.
  Professional ethics in social services. Work ethics. International and national conventions and guidelines. Ethics of reporting in client work. Self-reflection of activities and choices from an ethical point of view. The significance and handling emotions in ethically challenging situations.
  Limiting of the right to self-determination. Interaction in threatening customer situations. Anticipating threatening situations, and examination of one’s own courses of action. Aggressive client situations.
  Responsibility in taking care of one’s own workplace wellbeing.
  The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Jyrki Konkka

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Literature for the EXAM:
  Empowerment:
  Understanding and Operationalising Empowerment. Cecilia Luttrell and Sitna Quiroz with Claire Scrutton and Kate Bird. ODI Working Paper 308
  Ethics:
  Ethics in Social Work - An Ethical Code For Social Work Professionals. Akademiker förbundet SSRA) Bonnie Steinbock: Adultery. 1986
  Russ Shafer-Landau: Fundamentals of Ethics. 2010 Ch. Introduction, Ch.19: Ethical relativism, Ch.20: Moral Nihilism, Ch.21:Ten Arguments Against Moral Objectivity
  Choose one of the following articles:
  A) Bonnie Steinbock: Adultery. 1986
  B) Michael Huemer: America's Unjust Drug War. 2004
  C) Hugh LaFollette: Licencing Parents. 1980
  Client Situations>
  Social Psychology of Aggression
  Media and Critical Thinking;
  Normand Baillargeon: A Short Course in Intellectual Self-Defence: Ch. 4 Media
  T. Edward Damer: Attacking Faulty Reasining, ch. 1 - 4
  NOTE! Students should read the exam material before the course starts.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching
  Literature
  Guidance and project
  Self-directed learning
  Seminar

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the course, passing exam (0-5) and a project report plus presentation (0-5).
  80% attendance in contact teaching and project work is required. The project groups assess the activity of group members in their final report.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2018 - 21.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 15.05.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1

  Teacher(s)

  Jyrki Konkka, Leigh Rauhala

  Further information for students

  - In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
  - In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Content periodicity

  Fri 31.8. 10.00 - 14.00 S201 Start: participation obligatory
  Tue 4.9. 12.30 - 15.45
  Wed 5.9. 10.00 - 14.00
  Fri 7.9. 12.30 - 15.45
  Tue 11.9. 12.30 - 15.45
  Thu 13.9. 10.00 - 14.00
  Fri 14.9. 10.00 - 14.00
  Fri 21.9. 10.00 EXAM
  Tue 25.9. 12.30 - 15.45
  Tue 2.10. 10.00 - 14.00
  Fri 12.10. 9.00 - 14.00 SEMINAR
  Project Group Meetings will be scheduled in Autumn

• Entrepreneurship in Welfare, Leadership and Service Production SX00BU39-3037 01.08.2018-21.10.2018  5 credits  (SXG15S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will know the different ways of organising and producing welfare, as well as the relevant legislation. Students will understand the importance of strategic leadership to company activity and how different strategies function in the background of business success and profitability. They will understand the importance of defining vision and basic mission statements, and see workplace skills as a factor in workplace wellbeing. Students will understand the societal importance of entrepreneurship and the relationship between financial and operational activities. Students will adopt a more entrepreneurial attitude and understand the influence of business factors on the profitability of the organisation. Students will be able to evaluate and develop business ideas and assess their possibilities of success. They will be able to develop cost-effective welfare, have the basic skills to start businesses and make use of public consultation services.

  Course contents

  Working environments within welfare and their defining legislation, contractual practices and financing.
  Societal challenges to and effects on service needs and their production. Strategic thinking and leading. Vision, basic mission and workplace skills. Different strategies. Internal and external entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial attitude and skills. The productising, pricing and quality of services. Starting a business, from business idea to business plan. Different types of businesses. Procurement methods and processes.
  The focus of the course contents will be specified in the syllabus.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student is able to:
  - Display learning in core content
  - Use individual professional concepts correctly
  - Find information for a specific situation
  - Distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
  - Act in individual professional situations as instructed
  - Display learning in his professional field
  - Show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
  - Follow safety instructions
  - Display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
  - Operate as a member of a student group

  Good

  Student is able to:
  - Display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
  - Assess and limit the amount of information needed
  - Operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
  - Operate in a multicultural environment
  - Operate safely
  - Act according to professional ethics
  - Operate in a student group

  Excellent

  Student is able to:
  - Use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
  - Assess and use various information sources
  - Apply professional information in professional assignments
  - Work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
  - Act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
  - To take safety issues into consideration in his action
  - Argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
  - Organise the activities of a group of students

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Will be announced in the beginning of the course, articles to be found in internet.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching, independent studying of litterature, group work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Group work, exam.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2018 - 21.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 15.05.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG15S1

  Teacher(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Further information for students

  Contact teaching in Sofianlehdonkatu:
  Wed 29/8 at 8:45 - 12:00 S207
  Wed 5/9 at 10:30 - 12:00 S207
  Wed 5/9 at 12:45 - 16:00 S207
  Wed 19/9 at 8:45 - 12:00 S107
  Wed 26/9 at 8:45 - 12:00 S207
  Wed 3/10 at 12:45 - 16:00 S107
  Wed 10/10 at 8:45 - 12:00 S207
  Wed 17/10 at 9:00 - 11:00 S501 Exam!

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Work placement(s)

  Groupwork connected to working life

  Exam schedule

  Wed 17/10 at 9:00 - 11:00 S501 Exam!

  Students use of time and load

  5 cr = approximately 135 hours of studying

• Innovation Project XX00BH18-3214 22.08.2018-28.09.2018  10 credits  (SXG16S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  On completion of the course the student can
  - Develop practical, creative and innovative solutions, practices and services with multidisciplinary partners to meet the diverse needs in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
  The student participates in project or network-based work and applies his or her expertise in regional, national or international development work.
  - Use his or her personal skills and abilities to work and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
  - Create a culture of cooperation and negotiation with the team members and other actors.
  - Use his or her skills in problem solving, collaboration and communication to support the social development and joint decision making of the team.

  Course contents

  Project and innovation work: brainstorming, planning, implementing, assessing, communicating, publishing, product development and marketing.
  Cooperative skills, interest group activities and networking.
  Innovative work methods.
  Areas of communal development skills: development processes, coordinating and managing development, reforming the development concepts.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows the principles of project and network-based work.
  The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences.
  The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
  The student can develop together with the other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

  Good

  The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work.
  The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making.
  The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team.
  The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

  Excellent

  The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level.
  The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
  The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors.
  The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team.
  The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

  Further information

  Assessment is focused on the work carried out during the course, the gained knowledge upon the completion of the course, meeting the course goals and creating innovative solutions.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Lauri Narinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching, litterature, group works.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Participation in the contact teaching - tasks for absent times.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  22.08.2018 - 28.09.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 15.05.2018

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG16S1

  Teacher(s)

  Lauri Narinen, Mai Salmenkangas

  Further information for students

  Contact teaching schedule:
  Wed 22/8 at 9:00 - 12:00 S107
  Thu 23/8 at 9:00 - 16:00 S107
  Mon 27/8 at 12:30 - 15:45 S401
  Mon 17/8 at 13:00 - 16:00 S107

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Work placement(s)

  Will be connected to a real life innovation project.

• Internship in Voluntary Work SX00BO33-3015 01.08.2018-21.10.2018  5 credits  (SXG17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will know the volunteer and civic activities. Students will plan and implement an internship, taking into consideration their professional intersts. They will strengthen their professional competences. Students will promote justice, human rights, equality and sustainable development through their activities.

  Course contents

  Students will comprehend the importance, principles, and practices of volunteer work. Students will present an internship plan and carry it out during their studies. For example, the internship can include civic activities, volunteer and mentor activities.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sylvia Hakari

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Spesified material in the Moodle -workspace
  (Prior to enrolling to the course further information at https://wiki.metropolia.fi/display/sosiaalialanharjoittelu/Vapaaehtoistoiminnan+harjoittelu)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course consists of the following:
  - Information session for the internship
  - Indpendent orientation assignment
  - Searching for the internship organisation + carrying out the intership
  - Self assessment

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Orientation task (passed/to be supplemented/failed)
  Filling in the implementation plan/plans for the Internship in Voluntary Work
  Carrying out voluntary work (at least 100 hours)
  Filling in the reflection questionnaire in the end of the Internship in Voluntary Work

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2018 - 21.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 30.09.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1
  • SXH17S1

  Teacher(s)

  Sylvia Hakari, Mai Salmenkangas

  Further information for students

  Info session about the internship in the voluntary work must be attended in conjunction with the beginning of the internship. Info session:
  27.08.2018 klo 12.15 - 15.30 S217, Sofianlehdonkatu 5 B, Auditorium
  Prior to enrolling to the course further information
  - on internship at wiki.metropolia.fi/display/sosiaalialanharjoittelu/Vapaaehtoistoiminnan+harjoittelu
  - on potential internship places in volunteer work fairs: www.kansalaisareena.fi/messut/
  -
  Course is open for every Degree program student in Metropolia and participation is possible in English.

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English), Social Services

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Completion alternatives

  -

  Work placement(s)

  Study unit is implemented in collaboration with volunteer work organizations and other working life partners

  Exam schedule

  -

  International connections

  Internship can be done abroad as a Freemover exchange (student finds the place him/herself)

  Students use of time and load

  Written assignments (orientation task, reflection questionnaire etc. 35 hours)
  Voluntary work (100 hours)
  Please note! Carrying out the course can take place in a flexible manner during the remaining part of the studies (not linked with a certain period).

  Content periodicity

  The student plans the implementation based on the guidance.

• Introduction to Social Pedagogy SX00BR65-3020 21.08.2018-21.10.2018  5 credits  (SXG18S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be familiar with the theoretical foundations of social pedagogy and its international trends. They will recognise the values that socio-pedagogical work is based on, the basic ethical concepts and the principles of professional ethics. Students will also understand the importance of critical thinking.

  Course contents

  Social pedagogy as a field of science, a profession and a discipline. Foundation and development of social pedagogy. Central concepts of social pedagogy. Introduction to ethical thinking.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

  Further information

  . (not translated)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Seija Mäenpää

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  * Jan Storø (2013). Practical Social Pedagogy: Theories, values and tools for working with children and young people
  * Articles as assigned

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lecture, Group Work, Reading and reflection

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Course Assignments and Readings (30%)
  o Student will read all assigned articles for class discussion and reflect on them
  o No late papers accepted
  • Learning Task (6-8 pgs) (50%)
  This is a combination work with the Communication and IT Skills course in an effort to reduce the student’s workload so the final written assignment is for both courses.
  • Attendance and Participation (20%)
  o Students are expected to attend lectures and participate in discussion groups. Failure to do so will affect your final grade.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2018 - 21.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 30.09.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG18S1

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Leigh Rauhala

  Further information for students

  The course is targeted primarily to student group SXG17S1
  - In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
  - In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  n/a

  Work placement(s)

  n/a

  Exam schedule

  n/a

  International connections

  - (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  27h per credit

  Content periodicity

  Lecture Schedule (tentative)
  • 19.9 9.00-12.00 Orientation and Intro
  • 21.9 9.00-12.00 Traditions in sosped
  • 26.9 12.45-16.00 Sosped orientation and basic concepts
  • 28.9 12.45-16.00 Sosped orientation and basic concepts
  • 3.10 12.45-16.00 Values underlying ethical thought
  • 4.10 12.45-16.00 Independent Work
  • 5.10 12.45-16.00 Introduction to ethical thinking
  • 8.10 12.45-16: 00 Morals and ethics in sosped practice
  • 9.10 9.00-16:00 Independent work
  • 10.10 9.00-14.00 Final Presentations

• Introduction to Studying SX00BU35-3083 21.08.2018-21.10.2018  5 credits  (SXG18S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completing this course, students will be familiar with their physical, social and digital study environments. Students will know the key guidelines, rules and study practices of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. They will know the key student services and information gathering systems relevant to their studies.
  Students will become familiar with the structure of the curriculum and thus know how to plan their study progress according to the Learning Track´s objectives. Students will understand the principles of project learning and its required work and study habits. They will also understand the principles of group learning and together take responsibility for their learning.
  Students will recognise their accreditation of prior learning (APL) in relation to their individual learning objectives at the university of applied sciences and be able to plan the course of their studies based on them. They will understand their study-related strengths and development targets, and know how to develop their learning and study skills. Students will become familiar with national and international career opportunities and know how to improve their competence in international affairs.

  Course contents

  General content:
  •Physical, social and digital study environments
  •Key guidelines and rules of study at the university of applied sciences
  •Student services: Student Affairs Office, study wellbeing and study planning guidance, international services, student union (METKA), library and IT services, IT administration services
  •Learning Track and project learning
  Degree-based content:
  •Curriculum and study plans (APL, ISP)
  •Group learning
  •Learning and study skills
  •Sector-based knowledge of work life and international competence

  Further information

  Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Soile Bergström

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Information as assigned

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lecture, Group Work, Reading and reflection

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Continuous assessment Learning assignment skills demonstration Criteria: active attendance in contact teaching and project working

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2018 - 21.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 30.09.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG18S1

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Lindqvist, Niina Manninen, Leigh Rauhala, Heli Thomander

  Further information for students

  - In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
  - In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Work placement(s)

  n/a

  Exam schedule

  n/a

  International connections

  n/a

  Students use of time and load

  Schedule (Tentative)
  • 21.8 9.00-16.00 Orientation
  • 22.8 9.00-16.00 Metka/Competences and curriculum
  • 23.8 9.00-16.00 Learning in Groups/ Tools for Studying
  • 24.8 9.00-16.00 Multicultural Group work/IT
  • 27.8 9.00-16.00 Independent Work
  • 28.8 8.30-16.00 IT/Marketplace of Services (Vanha Viertotie)
  • 29.8 9.00-16.00 Learning Styles/Independent Work
  • 30.8 9.00-16.00 Library/International Opportunities/Independent Work
  • 31.8 9.00-16.00 Independent Work
  • 3.9 8:30-16.00 IT/Independent Work
  • 4.9 9.00-16.00 Independent Group Work
  • 5.9 9.00-16.00 Independent Work or ISP appointments (LA/NM)
  • 6.9 8:30-16.00 IT/Independent Work or ISP appointments (LA)
  • 7.9 9.00-16.00 Independent Work or ISP appointments (LA/NM)
  • 10.9 9.00-16.00 Independent Work
  • 11.9 9.00-16.00 Independent Work or ISP appointments (NM)

• Special Needs Support in Early Education SX00BO81-3008 22.10.2018-31.12.2018  5 credits  (SXG17S1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will recognize and have the capacity to encounter diversity in society and educational communities. They will understand the importance of appreciative encounters for supporting the development of a child. Students will apply the basic concepts of disability work and special education, key legislation and services. They will identify the most important work practices of special support needs. They will be able to reflect on their professional activity.

  Course contents

  Inclusion. Experiencing and encountering special needs. The three-tier model of early education support measures. Disability, chronic illness, and the specific support needs of childhood and family. Disability legislation as a safe-guard for the fundamental rights of the individual. Guiding principles of organising special education and disability services.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Anna-Riitta Mäkitalo

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  1. The materials will be found from the platform
  2. Litterature for the exam will be found from section exam
  3. Material for the learning assignment will be given in the orientation

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  activating lecture
  discussions
  peer learning
  exam
  assignment

  Assessment methods and criteria

  assesment scale 0-5
  Both the exam and the assignment affect the grade
  Details in the beginnig of the course

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  22.10.2018 - 31.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 15.05.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG17S1
  • SXH17S1

  Teacher(s)

  Anna-Riitta Mäkitalo, hyto virtuaali::sosiaaliala

  Further information for students

  Course is primarily for groups SXH17S1 and SXG17S1.
  Teacher responsible: Anna-Riitta Mäkitalo (anna-riitta.makitalo@metropolia.fi )
  If you have questions, contact her.
  Information about course and materials will be in the platform before the orientation lesson.
  The other teacher:

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English), Social Services

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  -

  Work placement(s)

  -

  Exam schedule

  Material to the exam:
  1) material used during the lessons
  2) Pihlaja, P. (2008). ´Behave yourself!´ Examining meanings assigned to children with socio-emotional difficulties. Disability & Society Vol.
  23, No. 1, January 2008, 5–15
  http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/09687590701725518
  3) Syrjämäki, M., Sajaniemi, N., Suhonen, E., Alijoki, A., & Nislin, M. (2017). Enhancing Peer Interaction: An Aspect of a High Quality Learning Environment in Finnish Early Childhood Special Education. European journal of special needs education., 32(3), 377-390. DOI: 10.1080/08856257.2016.1240342
  All the electric material is found from the platform as well

  International connections

  -

  Students use of time and load

  5 h x 27 h , total 135 h
  The course is implemented on the 2nd period 22.10 - 20.12.2018
  Lesson schedule will be given later.

  Content periodicity

  -

• Work and Working Environments in Social Services SX00DL77-3002 22.10.2018-31.12.2018  5 credits  (SXG18S1) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will become familiar with the different work environments and work orientations of social services. They will understand the process-like quality of client work and identify the various phases of this process. They will identify the significance of professional development. Students will become familiar with the concept of reflection and understand its importance as a tool for professional development. Students’ team and collaboration skills will be strengthened.

  Course contents

  Different work environments in social services. Practices of preventative work and early support, social rehabilitation, constructive work and advocacy. Agency, participation and clientship in social services. Reflection and its significance in social work. Development of professional growth and expertise. Principles of teamwork and acting as a member of work community. Multidisciplinary networking in social services. The Act on the Status and Rights of Social Welfare Clients and the Act on the Openness of Government Activities.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assessment:
  Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
  The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Mervi Nyman

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching, learning assignments, reading circle, exercises, project work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Learning assignments, project work

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  22.10.2018 - 31.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 30.09.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SXG18S1

  Teacher(s)

  Annakaisa Oksava

  Further information for students

  Schedule:
  25.10. 8.45 - 12 S207
  26.10. 8.45 - 12 S208
  30.10. 8.45 - 12 S207
  1.11. 12.45 - 16 S207
  6.11. 8.45 - 12 S207
  9.11. 8.45 - 12 S207
  13.11. 8.45 - 12 S207
  21.11. 8.45 - 12 Reading circle S203 S110 S301 S512 S208
  22.11. 8.45 - 12 S207
  26.11. 12.45 - 16 S207
  10.12. 10 - 15 Project work presentations S503
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  - In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
  - In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

  Unit, in charge

  Sosiaalinen hyvinvointi (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Social Services (in English)

  Unit location

  Sofianlehdonkatu 5 b

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Students use of time and load

  5 credit points (135h)