Let's Talk About Children -Working Methods (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to use in his/her work Let's talk about children -discussion and Let’s talk about children network. He/she can discuss with parents about the development and functional daily routines of child in positive, constructive and problem-solving manner. He/she can tell about strengths and vulnerabilities of children. He/she is able to discuss with parents what concrete can be done in the everyday life of the child to strengthen the protective structures. The student is able to arrange Let's talk about children network if necessary and to participate to it as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

Content (course unit)

1) Theoretical background and basis of the method. Key concepts: development environment, child development, strengths, communication in daily life, protective structures, vulnerability. Appreciative interaction. 2 CR 2) Let's talk about children -discussion and Let's talk about children network and the manuals of them. Practical training of method. 3 CR

Prerequisites (course unit)

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Location and time

Etäopetus Zoomissa https://oulu.zoom.us/j/6289768127 Ma 19.1.2026 klo 15.00 - 19.00 Ma 26.1.2026 klo 15.00 - 19.00 Ma 9.3.2026 klo 15.00 - 18.00 (ryhmäohjaus) Ma 13.4.2026 klo 15.00 - 19.00

Assessment methods and criteria

Hyväksytty: Opiskelija osallistuu aktiivisesti opetukseen ja verkkotyöskentelyyn. Hän tekee hyväksytysti kaikki opintojakson oppimistehtävät Hylätty: Opiskelija ei osallistu opetukseen eikä suorita opintojaksolle määriteltyjä oppimistehtäviä.

Assessment scale

0-5

Learning materials

Oppimateriaali esitellään opintojen alussa.

Student workload

Etäopiskelu: Webinaarit, työpajatyöskentely ja harjoitukset, yhteensä 25 h Työskentely Moodlessa ja harjoitukset käytännössä, 110 h

Further information

Optional Studies