Theories of Social Work and Social Work Approaches (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- is able to evaluate and utilize the theoretical starting points of social work
- is able to analyze and implement work orientations in social work
- master the ethical background of the social sector
- master customer orientation
- is able to evaluate different practice studies in the social field and in her own working context

Content (course unit)

Theoretical basis and working orientations of social work
Social ethics
Practice research in the social field

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The main topics of the course are covered in assignments. The student recognizes and describes the theoretical starting points of social work. Identifies concepts, but does not show much about applying them to one's own thinking or to structuring one's social work practices and perceptions.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The main themes of the course are vcovered. The student is proficient in the theoretical background of social work. Student defines the concepts, and reflects them to their own thinking, experiences and perceptions. The student is able to analyze the work orientations of social work based on theoretical understanding in a comprehensive and versatile way and to apply the knowledge obtained in practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has a clear and diverse understanding of the theoretical background of social work and is able to critically analyze the theoretical basis of social work orientations. The student is able to apply social theory in various contexts and is capable of critical theoretical reflection. The practical application of knowledge and theory is extensive and analytical.

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.

Location and time

6.9.-5.12.2019

Assessment methods and criteria

Tabulatentti 7-29.11.2019 (0-5)
Etiikan caset: valmistelu ja kommentointi (HYV/HYL)
Teoriamessut ja raportti (0-5)

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lähipäivät (tiimityö ja luennot), itsenäinen opiskelu, yhteistoiminnallinen opiskelu, seminaarityö

Learning materials

Payne, Malcolm (2014) Modern Social Work Theory. Basingstoke: Palgrave McMillan.
Oheismateriaalit: ks. Tabula

Content scheduling

Lähiopetus:
6.9.2019 klo 12.30-15.30 Sosiaalialan teoreettiset lähtökohdat ja työorientaatiot: orientaatio
10.10.2019 klo 12.30-15.30
7.11.2019 klo 8.30-11.30
5.12.2019 klo 8.30-15.30

Itsenäiset:
15.8.2019 Ennakkotehtävän palautus
6.9-10.10.2019 Etiikan caset + Modern social work theory
10.10-7.11.2019 Teoriamessujen valmistelu
14.11.-28.11.2019 etiikan casetehtävän kommentointi
28.11.-5.12.2019 lakiopetuksen ennakkotehtävät

Practical training and working life cooperation

Ennakkotehtävä ja seminaarityö yhteistyössä työelämän kanssa.

Further information

Lähiopetuksessa läsnäolovelvoite. Poissaolot opiskelija korvaa 2vk sisällä poissaolosta. Opiskelija selvittää, mitä lähiopetuskerralla on käsitelty, ja pohtii miten voisi ottaa sisällön haltuun. Opsikelija toteuttaa jonkin, myös muuta opiskelijaryhmää hyödyttävän tuotoksen, jonka julkaisee Tabulassa keskustelualueella. Korvaava tehtävä voi olla esim. blogi, jokin testi, haastattelu tms.