Basics of Social ServicesLaajuus (4 cr)
Code: SO00CJ64
Credits
4 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Jenni Koivumäki
- Tuomas Lallukka
Objective
The aim of the course is to outline the purpose of work in the social services field, the working environments and work orientations, as well as the laws, values and ethical principles that guide the work.
Competences:
Ethical competences in the social field
Competence in social client work
Social service system competences
Learning outcomes:
You can identify the regulations of human and basic rights, the values of social and educational work and the principles of professional ethics as the starting point of social work.
You are able to identify different client groups in the social sector and their specific characteristics, and to recognise the impact of your own values when working with different client groups. You will identify the most typical fields of work and work orientation in the social and educational field.
You know the key legislation governing the social services system.
Content
The main focus of the course is on ethical principles and values in social work. The course also introduces you to the Social Welfare Act, the tasks and work orientations of the Bachelor of Social Services and positions the social sector as a part of society through a key knowledge base and concepts. You will also learn about the individual needs of social service clients.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
You can describe the key ethical principles and values of the social field. You can identify the main aspects of the key legislation governing the work, the tasks and work orientations of the Bachelor of Social Services You identify key concepts in the social field and can relate them to the social context. You identify the needs and specificities of different client groups.
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 27.10.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Virtual portion
3.5 op
Mode of delivery
13 % Face-to-face, 87 % Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 45
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tuomas Lallukka
- Riikka Rantanen
- Anniina Berg
- Tuija Ketola
Teacher in charge
Tuomas Lallukka
Groups
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ZJASOS24SMAvoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, sosionomi monimuoto
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ZJA24SSAvoin AMK, sote
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SOS24SMSosionomi (AMK)
Objectives
The aim of the course is to outline the purpose of work in the social services field, the working environments and work orientations, as well as the laws, values and ethical principles that guide the work.
Competences:
Ethical competences in the social field
Competence in social client work
Social service system competences
Learning outcomes:
You can identify the regulations of human and basic rights, the values of social and educational work and the principles of professional ethics as the starting point of social work.
You are able to identify different client groups in the social sector and their specific characteristics, and to recognise the impact of your own values when working with different client groups. You will identify the most typical fields of work and work orientation in the social and educational field.
You know the key legislation governing the social services system.
Content
The main focus of the course is on ethical principles and values in social work. The course also introduces you to the Social Welfare Act, the tasks and work orientations of the Bachelor of Social Services and positions the social sector as a part of society through a key knowledge base and concepts. You will also learn about the individual needs of social service clients.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Mäkinen, P. (2007, 2019) Ammattina sosionomi. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro.
Arki, Arvot ja Etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. 2022. Talentia.
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014.
Teaching methods
You learn by attending online classes and one face-to-face class on campus. You will come prepared for the class according to the instructions given. You will also study independently and in small groups. You will learn about social work environments by undertaking and reporting on a field trip. You will demonstrate your competence in the moodle learning environment through exams and assignments.
Practical training and working life connections
Expert visitors from different social sector contexts.
A study visit to one of the social policy environments.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Online exams (two) in Moodle.
Reporting on the study visit.
Detailed timetables can be found in the module.
Student workload
Moodle exam preparation and exams (2), total 50 hours
Introduction to the social work environment 27 hours
Preparation for face-to-face teaching 13 hours
16 hours of on-campus face-to-face attendance
Further information for students
The course will be assessed by a report on the visit to the unit (Pass-Fail) and by module exams (0-5). The overall grade of the course is determined by the average of the module exams.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
You can describe the key ethical principles and values of the social field. You can identify the main aspects of the key legislation governing the work, the tasks and work orientations of the Bachelor of Social Services You identify key concepts in the social field and can relate them to the social context. You identify the needs and specificities of different client groups.
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 29.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tuomas Lallukka
- Riikka Rantanen
- Anniina Berg
- Tuija Ketola
Teacher in charge
Tuomas Lallukka
Groups
-
ZJASOS24SMAvoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, sosionomi monimuoto
-
SOS24SMSosionomi (AMK)
Objectives
The aim of the course is to outline the purpose of work in the social services field, the working environments and work orientations, as well as the laws, values and ethical principles that guide the work.
Competences:
Ethical competences in the social field
Competence in social client work
Social service system competences
Learning outcomes:
You can identify the regulations of human and basic rights, the values of social and educational work and the principles of professional ethics as the starting point of social work.
You are able to identify different client groups in the social sector and their specific characteristics, and to recognise the impact of your own values when working with different client groups. You will identify the most typical fields of work and work orientation in the social and educational field.
You know the key legislation governing the social services system.
Content
The main focus of the course is on ethical principles and values in social work. The course also introduces you to the Social Welfare Act, the tasks and work orientations of the Bachelor of Social Services and positions the social sector as a part of society through a key knowledge base and concepts. You will also learn about the individual needs of social service clients.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Mäkinen, P. (2007, 2019) Ammattina sosionomi. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro.
Arki, Arvot ja Etiikka. Sosiaalialan ammattihenkilön eettiset ohjeet. 2022. Talentia.
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014.
Teaching methods
You will learn through face-to-face classes on campus. You will arrive prepared for the class according to the instructions given. You will also study independently in small groups. You will learn about social work environments by making a field trip and reporting back. You will demonstrate your competence in the moodle learning environment through exams and assignments.
Practical training and working life connections
Expert visitors from different social sector contexts.
A study visit to one of the social policy environments.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Online exams (two) in Moodle.
Reporting on the study visit.
Detailed timetables can be found in the module.
Student workload
Moodle exam preparation and exams (2), total 50 hours
Introduction to the social work environment 27 hours
Preparation for face-to-face teaching 13 hours
16 hours of on-campus face-to-face attendance
Further information for students
The course will be assessed by a report on the visit to the unit (Pass-Fail) and by module exams (0-5). The overall grade of the course is determined by the average of the module exams.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
You can describe the key ethical principles and values of the social field. You can identify the main aspects of the key legislation governing the work, the tasks and work orientations of the Bachelor of Social Services You identify key concepts in the social field and can relate them to the social context. You identify the needs and specificities of different client groups.