Orientation Practical TrainingLaajuus (10 cr)
Code: 7S00GV29
Credits
10 op
Objectives
The focus of practice is to recognize the values and professional ethical principles in social work, as well as the support needs of clients. During this course, you will practice creating a dialogic interaction with clients using various methods in social work.
Upon completing the course, the student will:
• Identify social work values and professional ethical principles, and describe their significance in the practice setting
• Understand the importance of social work within the operational environment
• Be able to establish a dialogic interaction with clients
• Recognize the needs of individuals in different life situations
• Apply social work methods to support clients’ functional capacity
Content
• Social work ethical guidelines
• Communication skills
• Client work and guidance
• Methods in client work
• Self-reflection skills
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Approved:
Student:
• skills, knowledge, and attitude demonstrate competence in the field of social work
• analyzes the relationships between relevant phenomena and concepts, and is able to apply these in their practice at the internship site and in their internship report
• akes responsibility and is committed not only to their own actions but also to client work and the functioning of the internship site
Not approved:
Student:
• skills, knowledge, and attitude do not demonstrate competence in the field of social work
• theoretical expertise remains at a descriptive and declarative level
• fails to apply the relationships between phenomena and concepts in their practice at the internship site or in the internship report
• does not take professional responsibility for their actions at the internship site
Enrolment period
07.12.2024 - 30.04.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 30.05.2025
Credits
10 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
- Minna Putous
- Petteri Väkiparta
Person in charge
Vesa Joutsen
Groups
-
25ASO
Objectives (course unit)
The focus of practice is to recognize the values and professional ethical principles in social work, as well as the support needs of clients. During this course, you will practice creating a dialogic interaction with clients using various methods in social work.
Upon completing the course, the student will:
• Identify social work values and professional ethical principles, and describe their significance in the practice setting
• Understand the importance of social work within the operational environment
• Be able to establish a dialogic interaction with clients
• Recognize the needs of individuals in different life situations
• Apply social work methods to support clients’ functional capacity
Content (course unit)
• Social work ethical guidelines
• Communication skills
• Client work and guidance
• Methods in client work
• Self-reflection skills
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Approved:
Student:
• skills, knowledge, and attitude demonstrate competence in the field of social work
• analyzes the relationships between relevant phenomena and concepts, and is able to apply these in their practice at the internship site and in their internship report
• akes responsibility and is committed not only to their own actions but also to client work and the functioning of the internship site
Not approved:
Student:
• skills, knowledge, and attitude do not demonstrate competence in the field of social work
• theoretical expertise remains at a descriptive and declarative level
• fails to apply the relationships between phenomena and concepts in their practice at the internship site or in the internship report
• does not take professional responsibility for their actions at the internship site
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Enrolment period
07.12.2024 - 07.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 21.02.2025
Credits
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Saija Sutelainen
- Sanna Keskikuru
- Piia Roos
- Tuija Laakso
- Seija Hurskainen
- Anssi-Pekka Udd
- Hanneli Sinisalo
- Tuija Landström
- Minna Nurminen
Person in charge
Minna Nurminen
Groups
-
24SO
Objectives (course unit)
The focus of practice is to recognize the values and professional ethical principles in social work, as well as the support needs of clients. During this course, you will practice creating a dialogic interaction with clients using various methods in social work.
Upon completing the course, the student will:
• Identify social work values and professional ethical principles, and describe their significance in the practice setting
• Understand the importance of social work within the operational environment
• Be able to establish a dialogic interaction with clients
• Recognize the needs of individuals in different life situations
• Apply social work methods to support clients’ functional capacity
Content (course unit)
• Social work ethical guidelines
• Communication skills
• Client work and guidance
• Methods in client work
• Self-reflection skills
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Approved:
Student:
• skills, knowledge, and attitude demonstrate competence in the field of social work
• analyzes the relationships between relevant phenomena and concepts, and is able to apply these in their practice at the internship site and in their internship report
• akes responsibility and is committed not only to their own actions but also to client work and the functioning of the internship site
Not approved:
Student:
• skills, knowledge, and attitude do not demonstrate competence in the field of social work
• theoretical expertise remains at a descriptive and declarative level
• fails to apply the relationships between phenomena and concepts in their practice at the internship site or in the internship report
• does not take professional responsibility for their actions at the internship site
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail