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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