Approaches of social workLaajuus (4 cr)

Objectives

The student
- knows the theoretical bases of social work
- knows societal functions of social work and recognises societal factors causing unfortunateness and social problems
- can apply target-oriented approach in client work
- can apply some basic methods of client work
- can apply ethical principles of professional social work
- recognises situations demanding ethical consideration

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
The student
- knows the theoretical bases of social work
- knows societal functions of social work and recognises societal factors causing unfortunateness and social problems
- can apply target-oriented approach in client work
- can apply some basic methods of client work
- can apply ethical principles of professional social work
- recognises situations demanding ethical consideration

Course contents
theories of social work, information and work orientations
preventive work and early intervention
rehabilitating social work, community work, structural social work
social work functions and places defining employee-client relationship contents
target-oriented social work
active listening and motivating interview
social work values and ethics

Teaching methods
Lectures, literature, independent and group assignments, study visits

Assessment methods
Exam, learning assignments, active participation in contact teaching

Prerequisites
first-year professional studies

Required reading
Juhila, K. (2006) Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina
Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat.
Raunio, K. (2009) Olennainen sosiaalityössä

Supplementary reading
Adams, Ro. Social Work and Empowerment
Payne, M. 1997 Modern Social Work Theory
Talentia, ammattieettinen ohjeisto.www.talentia.fi

Name of lecturer:
Teija Eskola

Year of study
2nd year

Period
1-2

Language of instruction
Finnish

Prerequisites

Theoretical basis of Social Work
4 cr

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
The student
- knows the theoretical basis of social work
- knows societal functions of social work and recognises societal factors causing unfortunateness and social problems
- can apply target-oriented approach in client work
- can apply some basic methods of client work
- can apply ethical principles of professional social work
- recognises situations demanding ethical consideration

Course contents
theories of social work, information and work orientations
preventive work and early intervention
rehabilitating social work, community work, structural social work
social work functions and places defining employee-client relationship contents
target-oriented social work
active listening and motivating interview
social work values and ethics

Teaching methods
Lectures, literature, independent and group assignments, study visits

Assessment methods
Exam, learning assignments, active participation in contact teaching

Prerequisites
first-year professional studies

Required reading
Juhila, K. (2006) Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina
Sosiaalityön yhteiskunnalliset tehtävät ja paikat.
Raunio, K. (2009) Olennainen sosiaalityössä

Supplementary reading
Adams, Ro. Social Work and Empowerment
Payne, M. 1997 Modern Social Work Theory
Talentia, ammattieettinen ohjeisto.www.talentia.fi

Name of lecturer:
Teija Eskola

Year of study
2nd year

Period
1-2

Language of instruction
Finnish