Academic year 2017 - 2018

• 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 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)

  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 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)

  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

• Child protection SX00BO49-3009 26.10.2017-14.12.2017  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 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)

  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 - 14.12.2017

  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:
  6.10.2017 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
  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

• 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 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)

  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.

  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)

  hyto virtuaali::social services, Lauri Narinen

  Further information for students

  Contact teaching at Sofianlehdonkatu
  Narinen:
  Tue 31/10 at 8:45 - 12:00 S207
  Thu 2/11 at 8:45 - 12:00 S107
  Tue 7/11 at 8:45 - 12:00 S207
  Thu 16/11 at 12:45 - 16:00 S102
  Thu 30/11 at 12:45 - 16:00 S102
  Fri 8/12 at 13 - 16 S101 TENTTI!
  Other teacher to be announced later

  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)

  hyto virtuaali::social services, 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 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)

  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

• 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)

• 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 see the attachment.
  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, hyto virtuaali::sosiaaliala

  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

• 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 see the attachment.
  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

  50% workshops/visits, 50% Moodle/lectures and assignments

  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
  22.11.2017 12.30 15.45 S103 L3 Teorialuokka
  4.12.2017 12.30 15.45 S103 L3 Teorialuokka
  14.12.2017 09.00 16.00 S101 L1 Teorialuokka

• 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

• 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 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)

  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.

• 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)

  hyto virtuaali::social services, Annakaisa Oksava, Mervi Nyman, 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 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)

  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 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

  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

  contact teaching (tentative)
  25.10.17, 12.45-16, S208, Mira Schroderus (MS)
  27.10.17, 12.45-16, S208, MS
  30.10.17, 9-12.15, S208, MS
  1.11.17, 13.45-16, S402, Leigh Rauhala (LR)
  7.11.17, 9-12.15, S402, MS
  10.11.17, 12.45-16, S402 LR
  15.11.17, 9-12, S402, LR
  16.11.17, 12.45-16 ???
  17.11.17, 12.45-16, LR
  23.11.17, 9-12, S101, LR
  27.11.17, 12.45-16, S209, MS
  7.12.17, 12.45-16, S402, LR
  11.12.17, 12.45-16, LR and MS
  
  
  
  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 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)

  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

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.