Foundational Aspects of Social Work and Social Rehabilitation (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

In this course, we explore the significance and objectives of social work and social rehabilitation. This includes contexts such as child protection, mental health and substance abuse work, adult social work, and disability services.

Upon completing the course, the student will:
• Comprehend the societal role and ethical foundation of social work.
• Understand the impact of social problems on an individual’s well-being, functioning, and position, both at an individual and structural level.
• Articulate the comprehensive rehabilitation system of social rehabilitation.
• Evaluate the needs and possibilities for participation in social rehabilitation for various social work clients.

Content (course unit)

• Fundamentals of Social Work and Work Orientations
• Social Problems (such as poverty, exclusion, and marginalization) as life situations and starting points for social work
• Essential Foundations of Social Rehabilitation
• Social Work and Social Rehabilitation in Different Social Work Sectors (such as child protection, mental health and substance abuse work, adult social work, and disability services)

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

Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward

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

Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones

Location and time

15.1. klo 12.30-15.45 Orientaatio ja sosiaaliset ongelmat (kaikki opettajat)
20.1. klo 8.30-11.45 Sosiaalityö, ryhmä A (Tuija)
20.1. klo 12.30-15.45 Sosiaalityö, ryhmä B (Tuija)
21.1. klo 8.30-11.45 Sosiaalityö, ryhmä C (Tuija)
23.1. klo 8.30-11.45 Aikuissosiaalityö ja sosiaalinen kuntoutus (Kati)
3.3. klo 8.30-11.45 Mielenterveys- ja päihdetyö, ryhmä A (Saija)
5.3. klo 8.30-11.45 Mielenterveys- ja päihdetyö, ryhmä B ja C (Saija)
31.3. klo 8.30-11.45 Vammaistyö (Kati)
31.3. klo 12.30-15.45 Lastensuojelu, ryhmä A (Jaana)
2.4. klo 8.30-11.45 Lastensuojelu, ryhmä B (Jaana)
2.4. klo 12.30-15.45 Lastensuojelu, ryhmä C (Jaana)
7.5. klo 14.15-17.30 Loppuseminaari ja ryhmätöiden purku (kaikki opettajat)

Exam schedules

Exam-tentti ajalla xxx xxx.

Assessment methods and criteria

1) Kirjatentti: Juhila, Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina. 1-5.
2) Sosiaalisen asiantuntijan haastattelu ja purku ryhmätehtävänä Hyv/Hyl

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Luennot
Exam-tentti
asiantuntijahaastattelu

Learning materials

Juhila Kirsi, Sosiaalityöntekijöinä ja asiakkaina.

Student workload

Kirjatentti 1op
Luennot ja ennakkotehtävät 2 op
Asiantuntijahaastattelu ja purku 2 op

Practical training and working life cooperation

Asiantuntijahaastattelu