Project Work for Citizens Participation and Co-operating in SocietyLaajuus (6 cr)
Code: 7S00EL96
Credits
6 op
Objectives
Students
- deepen their understanding of the concept of social inclusion in a client group or operating environment
- know risk factors that weaken participation possibilities
- deepen their skills in client work methods that support resources, social inclusion and functioning ability especially in risk groups
- recognise their own personal skills and abilities in using methods with diverse client groups
- plan, implement and evaluate a project in small groups in cooperation with working life
Content
- social innovations and cooperation with partners at TAMK
- planning, implementation and evaluation of own project in groups
- recording or video tape recording of a guidance situation or equivalent, self-reflection and feedback
- multidisciplinary project work, network
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Can use the concept of inclusion when working with different client groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Knows the dimensions and factors of project development and inclusiveness development.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Manages project design, implementation and evaluation and can use project work to increase inclusiveness and social capital.
Enrolment period
16.12.2024 - 19.01.2025
Timing
20.01.2025 - 30.05.2025
Credits
6 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Tuija Laakso
- Minna Nurminen
Person in charge
Vesa Joutsen
Groups
-
24ASO
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- deepen their understanding of the concept of social inclusion in a client group or operating environment
- know risk factors that weaken participation possibilities
- deepen their skills in client work methods that support resources, social inclusion and functioning ability especially in risk groups
- recognise their own personal skills and abilities in using methods with diverse client groups
- plan, implement and evaluate a project in small groups in cooperation with working life
Content (course unit)
- social innovations and cooperation with partners at TAMK
- planning, implementation and evaluation of own project in groups
- recording or video tape recording of a guidance situation or equivalent, self-reflection and feedback
- multidisciplinary project work, network
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Can use the concept of inclusion when working with different client groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Knows the dimensions and factors of project development and inclusiveness development.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Manages project design, implementation and evaluation and can use project work to increase inclusiveness and social capital.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
22.05.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Credits
6 op
RDI portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tuija Laakso
- Minna Nurminen
- Hanna-Kaisa Korpikoski
Person in charge
Tuija Laakso
Groups
-
22SO
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- deepen their understanding of the concept of social inclusion in a client group or operating environment
- know risk factors that weaken participation possibilities
- deepen their skills in client work methods that support resources, social inclusion and functioning ability especially in risk groups
- recognise their own personal skills and abilities in using methods with diverse client groups
- plan, implement and evaluate a project in small groups in cooperation with working life
Content (course unit)
- social innovations and cooperation with partners at TAMK
- planning, implementation and evaluation of own project in groups
- recording or video tape recording of a guidance situation or equivalent, self-reflection and feedback
- multidisciplinary project work, network
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Can use the concept of inclusion when working with different client groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Knows the dimensions and factors of project development and inclusiveness development.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Manages project design, implementation and evaluation and can use project work to increase inclusiveness and social capital.
Location and time
ORIENTATION AND COMMENCEMENT (Mandatory attendance)
INSTRUCTION CLASSES (Mandatory attendance)
Independent work of the project group every week 13.12. until, see chapter order. If necessary, it will continue in January 2025.
Exam schedules
The final report of the project will be returned after the end of the project no later than January 26, 2025.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Concept paper return accepted/rejected
- Project plan return according to TAMK's general evaluation framework on a scale of 0 to 5
- The final report of the project according to TAMK's general evaluation framework on a scale of 0 to 5
- Attached is the working time tracking of each team member. If the number of hours spent is insufficient, it will affect the evaluation of the course by lowering the grade.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Project work
Teamwork (in teams of 5)
Working in working life networks
Studying literature and articles
Report writing
Guidance discussions
Learning materials
Materials provided by the teachers, which can be found on Moodle.
Student workload
6 credits = 162h
- Steering times
- Project work
- Report and literature
Practical training and working life cooperation
The project is implemented in cooperation with working life.
International connections
The course is attended by exchange students who integrate into project groups.
Enrolment period
01.12.2023 - 31.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Credits
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services and Health Care
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Kati Långsjö
- Tuija Laakso
- Minna Nurminen
Person in charge
Minna Nurminen
Groups
-
23ASO
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- deepen their understanding of the concept of social inclusion in a client group or operating environment
- know risk factors that weaken participation possibilities
- deepen their skills in client work methods that support resources, social inclusion and functioning ability especially in risk groups
- recognise their own personal skills and abilities in using methods with diverse client groups
- plan, implement and evaluate a project in small groups in cooperation with working life
Content (course unit)
- social innovations and cooperation with partners at TAMK
- planning, implementation and evaluation of own project in groups
- recording or video tape recording of a guidance situation or equivalent, self-reflection and feedback
- multidisciplinary project work, network
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Can use the concept of inclusion when working with different client groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Knows the dimensions and factors of project development and inclusiveness development.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Manages project design, implementation and evaluation and can use project work to increase inclusiveness and social capital.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
07.06.2023 - 30.08.2023
Timing
12.09.2023 - 18.12.2023
Credits
6 op
RDI portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tuija Laakso
- Minna Nurminen
- Tuija Landström
Person in charge
Tuija Laakso
Groups
-
21SO
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- deepen their understanding of the concept of social inclusion in a client group or operating environment
- know risk factors that weaken participation possibilities
- deepen their skills in client work methods that support resources, social inclusion and functioning ability especially in risk groups
- recognise their own personal skills and abilities in using methods with diverse client groups
- plan, implement and evaluate a project in small groups in cooperation with working life
Content (course unit)
- social innovations and cooperation with partners at TAMK
- planning, implementation and evaluation of own project in groups
- recording or video tape recording of a guidance situation or equivalent, self-reflection and feedback
- multidisciplinary project work, network
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Can use the concept of inclusion when working with different client groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Knows the dimensions and factors of project development and inclusiveness development.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Manages project design, implementation and evaluation and can use project work to increase inclusiveness and social capital.
Location and time
ORIENTATION AND START (Compulsory attendance) 12.9. at 9 - 14
TUTORING sessions (Compulsory attendance)
22.9 at 9 – 12 and independent work of project groups at 13-16
5.10 at 9 - 12
25.10 at 9 – 12
23.11 at 9 - 12
Independent work of the project team every Friday at 9 - 16until 17.12. If necessary, will continue in January 2024.
January 2024 Tutoring session if needed.
Exam schedules
The final report of the project will be returned after the end of the project no later than February 28, 2024.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Concept paper return accepted/rejected
- Project plan return accepted/rejected
- The final report of the project according to TAMK's general evaluation framework on a scale of 0 to 5
- Attached is the working time tracking of each team member. If the number of hours spent is insufficient, it will affect the evaluation of the course by lowering the grade.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Project work
Teamwork (in teams of 5)
Working in working life networks
Studying literature and articles
Report writing
Guidance discussions
Learning materials
Materials provided by the teachers, which can be found on Moodle.
Student workload
6 credits = 162h
- Steering times
- Project work
- Report and literature
Practical training and working life cooperation
The project is implemented in cooperation with working life.
International connections
The course is attended by exchange students who integrate into project groups.
Enrolment period
14.12.2022 - 23.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
Credits
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tuija Laakso
- Minna Nurminen
Person in charge
Tuija Laakso
Groups
-
22ASO
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- deepen their understanding of the concept of social inclusion in a client group or operating environment
- know risk factors that weaken participation possibilities
- deepen their skills in client work methods that support resources, social inclusion and functioning ability especially in risk groups
- recognise their own personal skills and abilities in using methods with diverse client groups
- plan, implement and evaluate a project in small groups in cooperation with working life
Content (course unit)
- social innovations and cooperation with partners at TAMK
- planning, implementation and evaluation of own project in groups
- recording or video tape recording of a guidance situation or equivalent, self-reflection and feedback
- multidisciplinary project work, network
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Can use the concept of inclusion when working with different client groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Knows the dimensions and factors of project development and inclusiveness development.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Manages project design, implementation and evaluation and can use project work to increase inclusiveness and social capital.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
24.01.2022 - 08.09.2022
Timing
17.05.2022 - 31.12.2022
Credits
6 op
RDI portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Juha Santala
- Petteri Väkiparta
- Tuija Laakso
- Eeva-Mari Miettinen
- Minna Nurminen
Person in charge
Tuija Laakso
Groups
-
20SO
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- deepen their understanding of the concept of social inclusion in a client group or operating environment
- know risk factors that weaken participation possibilities
- deepen their skills in client work methods that support resources, social inclusion and functioning ability especially in risk groups
- recognise their own personal skills and abilities in using methods with diverse client groups
- plan, implement and evaluate a project in small groups in cooperation with working life
Content (course unit)
- social innovations and cooperation with partners at TAMK
- planning, implementation and evaluation of own project in groups
- recording or video tape recording of a guidance situation or equivalent, self-reflection and feedback
- multidisciplinary project work, network
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Can use the concept of inclusion when working with different client groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Knows the dimensions and factors of project development and inclusiveness development.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Manages project design, implementation and evaluation and can use project work to increase inclusiveness and social capital.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
23.03.2022 - 17.05.2022
Timing
23.03.2022 - 31.12.2022
Credits
6 op
RDI portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Sosionomi Virtuaalihenkilö
- Tuija Laakso
- Minna Nurminen
- Tuija Landström
Person in charge
Minna Nurminen
Groups
-
21ASO
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- deepen their understanding of the concept of social inclusion in a client group or operating environment
- know risk factors that weaken participation possibilities
- deepen their skills in client work methods that support resources, social inclusion and functioning ability especially in risk groups
- recognise their own personal skills and abilities in using methods with diverse client groups
- plan, implement and evaluate a project in small groups in cooperation with working life
Content (course unit)
- social innovations and cooperation with partners at TAMK
- planning, implementation and evaluation of own project in groups
- recording or video tape recording of a guidance situation or equivalent, self-reflection and feedback
- multidisciplinary project work, network
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Can use the concept of inclusion when working with different client groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Knows the dimensions and factors of project development and inclusiveness development.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Manages project design, implementation and evaluation and can use project work to increase inclusiveness and social capital.
Assessment scale
0-5