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Bachelor Of Social Services Engaging with Clients and CommunitiesLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 7S00GV39

Credits

5 op

Objectives

During the course, a picture is formed of oneself as a professional in client work and as a member of communities.

Upon completing the course, the student will:
• Be able to analyze the significance of their own and professional identity in ethical client work
• Reflect on the systematic nature of their actions and the connections between theory and practice in client work
• Analyze themselves as ethical and professional facilitators in client interactions
• Evaluate their collaborative abilities as actors, learners, and community members

Content

• Attitudes, prejudices, and emotions
• Endurance and professional boundaries
• Marginalization, disadvantage, and equality
• Participation and community spirit
• Reflection on action and theoretical reflection
• Dialogic communication
• Teamwork skills

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Approved:

Student
• demonstrates achievement of the course objective
• applies relationships between phenomena and concepts in their work and can provide theoretical justifications
• defines problems and tasks, and justifies solutions and choices based on knowledge
• reflects on their own actions, competencies, and areas for development, including feedback received

Not Approved:

Student
• fails to demonstrate achievement of the course objectives
• does not apply relationships between phenomena and concepts in their work, nor can they provide theoretical justifications
• is unable to reflect on their own actions, competencies, or areas for development