Changing Operational Environment and Health and Social Service SystemLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 7Z00EL06
Credits
5 op
Objectives
- Identifies the key elements of the social work operational environment and service system and identifies the areas of change and development now and in the near future
- knows the basic legislation and administrative principles guiding social work
- can critically analyze social and global changes and anticipate their social influence
- is able to utilize scenario data and methods in planning and developing welfare services
Content
Operational environment in social work and legislation governing it
Structure of the social and health service system and reforms in the near future
Methods of producing social services and administrative principles
Foresight information and its utilization in service planning
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Student can identify and describe the key elements of the operational environment in social work and the factors that influence their development. Student can describe the legislative and administrative principles that guide the work of social sector. Knows references of forecasting data.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
In addition to the above: Student is able to analyze the elements of the social work operational environment and reflect on the factors affecting development. Student can apply knowledge in analyzing one's own work environment and use forecasting data. Knows the key legislation and administrative principles in the field.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In addition to the above: Student can analyze the components of the social environment and critically reflect the factors that influence development. Is able to evaluate the development needs and opportunities of services based on forecasting information.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
The objectives of the course have not been achieved. All aspects of the course have not been successfully completed.
Enrolment period
22.11.2023 - 17.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Online learning
Unit
Social Services and Health Care
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Marja Olli
- Kati Långsjö
Person in charge
Vesa Joutsen
Groups
-
23YESO
Objectives (course unit)
- Identifies the key elements of the social work operational environment and service system and identifies the areas of change and development now and in the near future
- knows the basic legislation and administrative principles guiding social work
- can critically analyze social and global changes and anticipate their social influence
- is able to utilize scenario data and methods in planning and developing welfare services
Content (course unit)
Operational environment in social work and legislation governing it
Structure of the social and health service system and reforms in the near future
Methods of producing social services and administrative principles
Foresight information and its utilization in service planning
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student can identify and describe the key elements of the operational environment in social work and the factors that influence their development. Student can describe the legislative and administrative principles that guide the work of social sector. Knows references of forecasting data.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to the above: Student is able to analyze the elements of the social work operational environment and reflect on the factors affecting development. Student can apply knowledge in analyzing one's own work environment and use forecasting data. Knows the key legislation and administrative principles in the field.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the above: Student can analyze the components of the social environment and critically reflect the factors that influence development. Is able to evaluate the development needs and opportunities of services based on forecasting information.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
The objectives of the course have not been achieved. All aspects of the course have not been successfully completed.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Enrolment period
01.12.2022 - 18.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 30.05.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Online learning
Unit
MD in Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 32
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Kati Långsjö
- Niina Koskela
- Päivi Heimonen
- Minna Niemi
Groups
-
22YESO
Objectives (course unit)
- Identifies the key elements of the social work operational environment and service system and identifies the areas of change and development now and in the near future
- knows the basic legislation and administrative principles guiding social work
- can critically analyze social and global changes and anticipate their social influence
- is able to utilize scenario data and methods in planning and developing welfare services
Content (course unit)
Operational environment in social work and legislation governing it
Structure of the social and health service system and reforms in the near future
Methods of producing social services and administrative principles
Foresight information and its utilization in service planning
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student can identify and describe the key elements of the operational environment in social work and the factors that influence their development. Student can describe the legislative and administrative principles that guide the work of social sector. Knows references of forecasting data.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to the above: Student is able to analyze the elements of the social work operational environment and reflect on the factors affecting development. Student can apply knowledge in analyzing one's own work environment and use forecasting data. Knows the key legislation and administrative principles in the field.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the above: Student can analyze the components of the social environment and critically reflect the factors that influence development. Is able to evaluate the development needs and opportunities of services based on forecasting information.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
The objectives of the course have not been achieved. All aspects of the course have not been successfully completed.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Enrolment period
01.12.2021 - 24.05.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 25.05.2022
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Online learning
Unit
MD in Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 32
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Päivi Heimonen
- Minna Niemi
Person in charge
Minna Niemi
Groups
-
21YESO
Objectives (course unit)
- Identifies the key elements of the social work operational environment and service system and identifies the areas of change and development now and in the near future
- knows the basic legislation and administrative principles guiding social work
- can critically analyze social and global changes and anticipate their social influence
- is able to utilize scenario data and methods in planning and developing welfare services
Content (course unit)
Operational environment in social work and legislation governing it
Structure of the social and health service system and reforms in the near future
Methods of producing social services and administrative principles
Foresight information and its utilization in service planning
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student can identify and describe the key elements of the operational environment in social work and the factors that influence their development. Student can describe the legislative and administrative principles that guide the work of social sector. Knows references of forecasting data.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to the above: Student is able to analyze the elements of the social work operational environment and reflect on the factors affecting development. Student can apply knowledge in analyzing one's own work environment and use forecasting data. Knows the key legislation and administrative principles in the field.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the above: Student can analyze the components of the social environment and critically reflect the factors that influence development. Is able to evaluate the development needs and opportunities of services based on forecasting information.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
The objectives of the course have not been achieved. All aspects of the course have not been successfully completed.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail