Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

Student

- knows the basis and orientations of eco-social work

- can apply eco-social work in his/her own working and living environments

Content (course unit)

- Theoretical basis and orientations of eco-social work

- Environments for eco-social work

- Eco-social education

- Approaches to sustainable development and their application in community work

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

Satisfactory (1-2)

The student can name the principles of sustainable development and the basis of eco-social work. He/she can identify the possibilities of eco-social work in his/her own living or working environment.

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

Good (3-4)

The student can apply the principles of sustainable development and eco-social work in his/her own living or working environment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Commendable (5)

The student has internalized the approaches of sustainable development and the orientations of eco-social work and can apply them in community work.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved / Rejected

The objectives of the course have not been achieved; all aspects of the course have not been passed

Location and time

07 September, at 8.30–11.30 (face to face), orientation lesson by Minna Niemi & a study visit
08 September, at 12.30–15.30 (face to face), a study visit
09 September, at 9.30–14.30 (face to face) lessons by Minna Niemi & visiting lecturer
10 October, at 8.30–11.30 (remote learning) lessons by Minna Niemi & visiting lecturers
7 November, at 12.30–15.30 (remote learning) teamwork presentations, assessment discussions and closing the course

Exam schedules

No exams. The students are asked to upload:
- The topic description of the teamwork in Moodle by 31 September 2022.
- Individual assignment in Moodle by 3 October 2022.
- Teamwork in Moodle by 1 November 2022.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment focuses on the following:
- participation in contact teaching and group work. Evaluation scale: pass/fail
- Completing an individual task. Evaluation scale: pass/fail
- Documented teamwork and it’s presentation. Evaluation scale: 1–5
The assessment is based on the criteria of this course. Compliance with task instructions and schedules is also taken into account in the assessment.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

independent work, group work, lessons, written work, online materials and tasks

Learning materials

Material package in Moodle

Student workload

- Independent work and group work, total 115 h.
- Contact lessons, total 20 h: September 12 h, October 4 h, November 4 h.

Content scheduling

07 September, at 8.30–11.30 (face to face), orientation lesson by Minna Niemi & a study visit
08 September, at 12.30–15.30 (face to face), a study visit
09 September, at 9.30–14.30 (face to face) lessons by Minna Niemi & visiting lecturer
10 October, at 8.30–11.30 (remote learning) lessons by Minna Niemi & visiting lecturers
7 November, at 12.30–15.30 (remote learning) teamwork presentations, assessment discussions and closing the course
No exams. The students are asked to upload:
- The topic description of the teamwork in Moodle by 31 September 2022.
- Individual assignment in Moodle by 3 October 2022.
- Teamwork in Moodle by 1 November 2022.

Completion alternatives

None

Practical training and working life cooperation

study visit, presentations of visitors from other organizations and teams’ cooperation with working life representatives

International connections

The course is implemented in cooperation with several internationally or multiculturally active organizations. The course content is mainly international.

Further information

07 September, at 8.30–11.30 (face to face), orientation lesson by Minna Niemi & a study visit
08 September, at 12.30–15.30 (face to face), a study visit
09 September, at 9.30–14.30 (face to face) lessons by Minna Niemi & visiting lecturer
10 October, at 8.30–11.30 (remote learning) lessons by Minna Niemi & visiting lecturers
7 November, at 12.30–15.30 (remote learning) teamwork presentations, assessment discussions and closing the course

More information available in Moodle.