Children Oriented Child WelfareLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SOSS2017
Credits
5 op
Responsible person
- Merja Nybacka
- Riikka Rantanen
Objective
After the course, you will understand the objectives, values, principles and working methods of child welfare work. You are able to structure the child welfare process from the legislation point of view and you understand the service system and record keeping related to child welfare. Additionally, you are capable of thinking in a child-centred way in compliance with professional ethics.
Content
The contents of the course include preventive child welfare work, the child welfare process, record keeping and legislation. Additionally, the contents include child welfare services and forms of support. The focus is on the values, ethicality and child-centredness of child welfare work.
Qualifications
You are familiar with the Finnish social welfare system and support services for families. You perceive the connection between social factors and human everyday life.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient 1
You know the preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you know the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You can preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you can the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good 3
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child-centred perspective and is able to describe the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to others’ points of view and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking in a child-centred manner and you are able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to the points of view of others and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative and structured manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying and analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking and analysing in a child-centred manner and is able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally, producing new points of view, and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Enrollment
01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025
Timing
20.05.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Riikka Rantanen
Teacher in charge
Riikka Rantanen
Groups
-
SKO24SMKuntoutuksen ohjaaja (AMK)
-
SOS23SM2Sosionomi (AMK)
-
SOS23SMSosionomi (AMK)
-
ZJA25KSAvoin AMK, sote
-
SOS24SMSosionomi (AMK)
Objectives
After the course, you will understand the objectives, values, principles and working methods of child welfare work. You are able to structure the child welfare process from the legislation point of view and you understand the service system and record keeping related to child welfare. Additionally, you are capable of thinking in a child-centred way in compliance with professional ethics.
Content
The contents of the course include preventive child welfare work, the child welfare process, record keeping and legislation. Additionally, the contents include child welfare services and forms of support. The focus is on the values, ethicality and child-centredness of child welfare work.
Time and location
Katso koodilla SOSS2017-3017 opintojakson webinaarien aikataulut osoitteesta https://lukkarit.peppi.jamk.fi.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lastensuojelulaki 2007/417
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014
Räty, Tapio (2023). Lastensuojelulaki - Käytäntö ja soveltaminen.
Lastensuojelun käsikirja / THL (verkkomateriaali)
Araneva, Mirjam (2022). Lapsen suojelu, toteuttaminen ja päätöksenteko. Käsikirja lapsen asioista päättävälle. Talentum Pro.
Kiili, Jaakola, Anis, Lamponen & Stenvall (toim.) (2024). Lapsiperheiden ja lastensuojelun sosiaalityö.
Teaching methods
The teaching and learning methods used in the course include webinars, independent work, independent or small group study visits and reporting, tests in the Moodle learning environment and written learning assignment in pairs.
Webinars are interactive learning situations and you will be prepared for them according to the instructions given in advance. To participate in webinars, you need a working camera, headphones and a microphone.
If you use AI in your assignments, please include a verbal description of how, to what extent and where you have used it.
Practical training and working life connections
Study visit to an organisation providing child protection services
Visit by an experience expert
Visit by a representative from working life
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Online exams (2 tests) in Moodle
Written learning task in pairs
Reporting of the study visit to Moodle
Detailed timetables can be found in the Moodle workspace.
Alternative completion methods
You can apply for admission with previous equivalent higher education studies (content/objectives/extent), or with at least one year (12 months) of work experience in child welfare work that is relevant to the content and objectives of the course. Discuss your competences with your tutor and, if necessary, submit an e-application at least two weeks before the start of the course.
Student workload
Webinars 16 h, preparation for webinars 10 h, study visit and reporting 10 h, tests 2 h,
independent work and written learning assignment in pairs 97 h. Total 135 hours.
Further information for students
The course is assessed by a study visit and its report (approved-fail), Moodle tests (approved-fail) and a written learning assignment (0-5). The learning assignment includes a personal self-assessment of the student based on the learning objectives of the course. The numerical grade for the course will be given on the basis of the written learning task.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You know the preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you know the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You can preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you can the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child-centred perspective and is able to describe the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to others’ points of view and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking in a child-centred manner and you are able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to the points of view of others and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative and structured manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying and analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking and analysing in a child-centred manner and is able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally, producing new points of view, and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with the Finnish social welfare system and support services for families. You perceive the connection between social factors and human everyday life.
Enrollment
18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025
Timing
10.03.2025 - 19.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4.5 op
Mode of delivery
10 % Face-to-face, 90 % Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Riikka Rantanen
- Merja Nybacka
Teacher in charge
Merja Nybacka
Groups
-
SOS23SM2Sosionomi (AMK)
-
SOS23SMSosionomi (AMK)
-
ZJA25KSAvoin AMK, sote
Objectives
After the course, you will understand the objectives, values, principles and working methods of child welfare work. You are able to structure the child welfare process from the legislation point of view and you understand the service system and record keeping related to child welfare. Additionally, you are capable of thinking in a child-centred way in compliance with professional ethics.
Content
The contents of the course include preventive child welfare work, the child welfare process, record keeping and legislation. Additionally, the contents include child welfare services and forms of support. The focus is on the values, ethicality and child-centredness of child welfare work.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lastensuojelulaki 2007/417
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014
Räty, Tapio (2023). Lastensuojelulaki - Käytäntö ja soveltaminen.
Lastensuojelun käsikirja / THL (verkkomateriaali)
Araneva, Mirjam (2022). Lapsen suojelu, toteuttaminen ja päätöksenteko. Käsikirja lapsen asioista päättävälle. Talentum Pro.
Kiili, Jaakola, Anis, Lamponen & Stenvall (toim.) (2024). Lapsiperheiden ja lastensuojelun sosiaalityö.
Teaching methods
The teaching and learning methods used in the course include webinars, face-to-face teaching at school, independent work, independent or small group study visits and reporting, tests in the Moodle learning environment and written learning assignment in pairs.
Both webinars and face-to-face learning in school are interactive learning situations and you will be prepared for them according to the instructions given in advance. To participate in webinars, you need a working camera, headphones and a microphone.
If you use AI in your assignments, please include a verbal description of how, to what extent and where you have used it.
Practical training and working life connections
Study visit to an organisation providing child protection services
Visit by an experience expert
Visit by a representative from working life
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Online exams (2 tests) in Moodle
Written learning task in pairs
Reporting of the study visit to Moodle
Detailed timetables can be found in the Moodle workspace.
Alternative completion methods
You can apply for admission with previous equivalent higher education studies (content/objectives/extent), or with at least one year (12 months) of work experience in child welfare work that is relevant to the content and objectives of the course. Discuss your competences with your tutor and, if necessary, submit an e-application at least two weeks before the start of the course.
Student workload
Face-to-face learning 4h, webinars 12h, preparation for face-to-face learning and webinars 10h, study visit and reporting 10h, tests 2h,
independent work and written learning assignment in pairs 97 h. Total 135 hours.
Further information for students
The course is assessed by a study visit and its report (approved-fail), Moodle tests (approved-fail) and a written learning assignment (0-5). The learning assignment includes a personal self-assessment of the student based on the learning objectives of the course. The numerical grade for the course will be given on the basis of the written learning task.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You know the preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you know the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You can preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you can the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child-centred perspective and is able to describe the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to others’ points of view and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking in a child-centred manner and you are able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to the points of view of others and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative and structured manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying and analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking and analysing in a child-centred manner and is able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally, producing new points of view, and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with the Finnish social welfare system and support services for families. You perceive the connection between social factors and human everyday life.
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024
Timing
28.10.2024 - 18.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4.5 op
Mode of delivery
10 % Face-to-face, 90 % Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Riikka Rantanen
- Merja Nybacka
Teacher in charge
Riikka Rantanen
Groups
-
SOS23SM2Sosionomi (AMK)
-
SOS23SMSosionomi (AMK)
-
ZJA24SSAvoin AMK, sote
Objectives
After the course, you will understand the objectives, values, principles and working methods of child welfare work. You are able to structure the child welfare process from the legislation point of view and you understand the service system and record keeping related to child welfare. Additionally, you are capable of thinking in a child-centred way in compliance with professional ethics.
Content
The contents of the course include preventive child welfare work, the child welfare process, record keeping and legislation. Additionally, the contents include child welfare services and forms of support. The focus is on the values, ethicality and child-centredness of child welfare work.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lastensuojelulaki 2007/417
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014
Räty, Tapio (2023). Lastensuojelulaki - Käytäntö ja soveltaminen.
Lastensuojelun käsikirja / THL (verkkomateriaali)
Araneva, Mirjam (2022). Lapsen suojelu, toteuttaminen ja päätöksenteko. Käsikirja lapsen asioista päättävälle. Talentum Pro.
Kiili, Jaakola, Anis, Lamponen & Stenvall (toim.) (2024). Lapsiperheiden ja lastensuojelun sosiaalityö.
Teaching methods
The teaching and learning methods used in the course include webinars, face-to-face teaching at school, independent work, independent or small group study visits and reporting, tests in the Moodle learning environment and written learning assignment in pairs.
Both webinars and face-to-face learning in school are interactive learning situations and you will be prepared for them according to the instructions given in advance. To participate in webinars, you need a working camera, headphones and a microphone.
If you use AI in your assignments, please include a verbal description of how, to what extent and where you have used it.
Practical training and working life connections
Study visit to an organisation providing child protection services
Visit by an experience expert
Visit by a representative from working life
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Online exams (2 tests) in Moodle
Written learning task in pairs
Reporting of the study visit to Moodle
Detailed timetables can be found in the Moodle workspace.
Alternative completion methods
You can apply for admission with previous equivalent higher education studies (content/objectives/extent), or with at least one year (12 months) of work experience in child welfare work that is relevant to the content and objectives of the course. Discuss your competences with your tutor and, if necessary, submit an e-application at least two weeks before the start of the course.
Student workload
Face-to-face learning 8h, preparation for face-to-face learning 6h, webinars 15h, preparation for webinars 6h, study visit and reporting 10h, tests 2h,
independent work and written learning assignment in pairs 88 h. Total 135 hours.
Further information for students
The course is assessed by a study visit and its report (approved-fail), Moodle tests (approved-fail) and a written learning assignment (0-5). The learning assignment includes a personal self-assessment of the student based on the learning objectives of the course. The numerical grade for the course will be given on the basis of the written learning task.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You know the preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you know the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You can preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you can the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child-centred perspective and is able to describe the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to others’ points of view and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking in a child-centred manner and you are able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to the points of view of others and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative and structured manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying and analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking and analysing in a child-centred manner and is able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally, producing new points of view, and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with the Finnish social welfare system and support services for families. You perceive the connection between social factors and human everyday life.
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
21.05.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 20
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Riikka Rantanen
Teacher in charge
Riikka Rantanen
Groups
-
SOS22SMSosionomi (AMK)
-
SOS23SMSosionomi (AMK)
Objectives
After the course, you will understand the objectives, values, principles and working methods of child welfare work. You are able to structure the child welfare process from the legislation point of view and you understand the service system and record keeping related to child welfare. Additionally, you are capable of thinking in a child-centred way in compliance with professional ethics.
Content
The contents of the course include preventive child welfare work, the child welfare process, record keeping and legislation. Additionally, the contents include child welfare services and forms of support. The focus is on the values, ethicality and child-centredness of child welfare work.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lastensuojelulaki 2007/417
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014
Bardy, Marjatta (toim.) (2013). Lastensuojelun ytimissä. Helsinki, THL.
Enroos, Rosi; Heino, Tarja; Pösö, Tarja (2016) Huostaanotto - Lastensuojelun vaativin tehtävä
Räty, Tapio (2015). Lastensuojelulaki - Käytäntö ja soveltaminen, 3. uudistettu painos.
Lastensuojelun käsikirja / THL (verkkomateriaali)
Araneva, Mirjam (2016). Lapsen suojelu, toteuttaminen ja päätöksenteko. Käsikirja lapsen asioista päättävälle. Talentum Pro.
Teaching methods
Webinaarit, itsenäinen työskentely, opintokäynti ja oppimistehtävä.
Student workload
Webinaarit 16 h, itsenäinen työskentely, opintokäynti ja oppimistehtävä 119 h. Yhteensä 135 tuntia.
Further information for students
Arviointi perustuu opintojakson oppimistehtävän arviointiin.
Avoin AMK 5
Campus Online 15
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You know the preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you know the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You can preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you can the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child-centred perspective and is able to describe the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to others’ points of view and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking in a child-centred manner and you are able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to the points of view of others and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative and structured manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying and analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking and analysing in a child-centred manner and is able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally, producing new points of view, and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with the Finnish social welfare system and support services for families. You perceive the connection between social factors and human everyday life.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Timing
11.03.2024 - 20.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Riikka Rantanen
- Merja Nybacka
Teacher in charge
Merja Nybacka
Groups
-
ZJASOS23SMLAvoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, sosionomi, monimuoto, Lastenhoitajasta sosionomiksi
-
ZJA24KSMTVAvoin AMK, sote, Monialainen työskentely varhaiskasvatuksessa
-
SOS22SMSosionomi (AMK)
Objectives
After the course, you will understand the objectives, values, principles and working methods of child welfare work. You are able to structure the child welfare process from the legislation point of view and you understand the service system and record keeping related to child welfare. Additionally, you are capable of thinking in a child-centred way in compliance with professional ethics.
Content
The contents of the course include preventive child welfare work, the child welfare process, record keeping and legislation. Additionally, the contents include child welfare services and forms of support. The focus is on the values, ethicality and child-centredness of child welfare work.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lastensuojelulaki 2007/417
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014
Bardy, Marjatta (toim.) (2013). Lastensuojelun ytimissä. Helsinki, THL.
Enroos, Rosi; Heino, Tarja; Pösö, Tarja (2016) Huostaanotto - Lastensuojelun vaativin tehtävä
Räty, Tapio (2015). Lastensuojelulaki - Käytäntö ja soveltaminen, 3. uudistettu painos.
Lastensuojelun käsikirja / THL (verkkomateriaali)
Araneva, Mirjam (2016). Lapsen suojelu, toteuttaminen ja päätöksenteko. Käsikirja lapsen asioista päättävälle. Talentum Pro.
Teaching methods
Webinaarit, itsenäinen työskentely, opintokäynti ja oppimistehtävä.
Student workload
Webinaarit 16h, itsenäinen työskentely, opintokäynti ja oppimistehtävä 119 h. Yhteensä 135 tuntia.
Further information for students
Arviointi perustuu opintojakson oppimistehtävän arviointiin.
Avoin amk:
Lastenhoitajasta sosionomiksi: 30 paikkaa (min-max- määrässä mukana)
Monialainen työskentely varhaiskasvatuksessa-opintokokonaisuus: 10 paikkaa
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You know the preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you know the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You can preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you can the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child-centred perspective and is able to describe the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to others’ points of view and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking in a child-centred manner and you are able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to the points of view of others and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative and structured manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying and analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking and analysing in a child-centred manner and is able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally, producing new points of view, and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with the Finnish social welfare system and support services for families. You perceive the connection between social factors and human everyday life.
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023
Timing
30.10.2023 - 19.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Merja Nybacka
- Erikka Levälahti
Teacher in charge
Merja Nybacka
Groups
-
SOS22SMSosionomi (AMK)
Objectives
After the course, you will understand the objectives, values, principles and working methods of child welfare work. You are able to structure the child welfare process from the legislation point of view and you understand the service system and record keeping related to child welfare. Additionally, you are capable of thinking in a child-centred way in compliance with professional ethics.
Content
The contents of the course include preventive child welfare work, the child welfare process, record keeping and legislation. Additionally, the contents include child welfare services and forms of support. The focus is on the values, ethicality and child-centredness of child welfare work.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lastensuojelulaki 2007/417
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014
Bardy, Marjatta (toim.) (2013). Lastensuojelun ytimissä. Helsinki, THL.
Enroos, Rosi; Heino, Tarja; Pösö, Tarja (2016) Huostaanotto - Lastensuojelun vaativin tehtävä
Räty, Tapio (2015). Lastensuojelulaki - Käytäntö ja soveltaminen, 3. uudistettu painos.
Lastensuojelun käsikirja / THL (verkkomateriaali)
Araneva, Mirjam (2016). Lapsen suojelu, toteuttaminen ja päätöksenteko. Käsikirja lapsen asioista päättävälle. Talentum Pro.
Teaching methods
Webinaarit, lähiopetus koululla, itsenäinen työskentely, opintokäynti ja oppimistehtävä.
Student workload
Lähiopetus koululla 8h, webinaarit 8h, itsenäinen työskentely, opintokäynti ja oppimistehtävä 119 h. Yhteensä 135 tuntia.
Further information for students
Arviointi perustuu opintojakson oppimistehtävän arviointiin.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You know the preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you know the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You can preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you can the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child-centred perspective and is able to describe the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to others’ points of view and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking in a child-centred manner and you are able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to the points of view of others and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative and structured manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying and analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking and analysing in a child-centred manner and is able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally, producing new points of view, and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with the Finnish social welfare system and support services for families. You perceive the connection between social factors and human everyday life.
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 30.04.2023
Timing
22.05.2023 - 31.07.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 20
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- kp502 sosiaalialan yliopettaja
- Erikka Levälahti
Teacher in charge
Riikka Rantanen
Objectives
After the course, you will understand the objectives, values, principles and working methods of child welfare work. You are able to structure the child welfare process from the legislation point of view and you understand the service system and record keeping related to child welfare. Additionally, you are capable of thinking in a child-centred way in compliance with professional ethics.
Content
The contents of the course include preventive child welfare work, the child welfare process, record keeping and legislation. Additionally, the contents include child welfare services and forms of support. The focus is on the values, ethicality and child-centredness of child welfare work.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lastensuojelulaki 2007/417
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014
Bardy, Marjatta (toim.) (2013). Lastensuojelun ytimissä. Helsinki, THL.
Enroos, Rosi; Heino, Tarja; Pösö, Tarja (2016) Huostaanotto - Lastensuojelun vaativin tehtävä
Räty, Tapio (2015). Lastensuojelulaki - Käytäntö ja soveltaminen, 3. uudistettu painos.
Lastensuojelun käsikirja / THL (verkkomateriaali)
Araneva, Mirjam (2016). Lapsen suojelu, toteuttaminen ja päätöksenteko. Käsikirja lapsen asioista päättävälle. Talentum Pro.
Teaching methods
Webinaarit, itsenäinen työskentely ja oppimistehtävä.
Student workload
Itsenäinen työskentely ja kontaktiopetus 70 h, oppimistehtävä 65 h. Yhteensä 135 tuntia.
Further information for students
Arviointi perustuu opintojakson oppimistehtävän arviointiin.
Avoin AMK 5
Campus Online 15
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You know the preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you know the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You can preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you can the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child-centred perspective and is able to describe the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to others’ points of view and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking in a child-centred manner and you are able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to the points of view of others and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative and structured manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying and analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking and analysing in a child-centred manner and is able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally, producing new points of view, and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with the Finnish social welfare system and support services for families. You perceive the connection between social factors and human everyday life.
Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023
Timing
27.03.2023 - 19.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 58
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Merja Nybacka
- kp502 sosiaalialan yliopettaja
- Katri Ylönen
Teacher in charge
Merja Nybacka
Groups
-
SOS21SMSosionomi (AMK)
-
ZJASOS22SMLAvoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, lähihoitajasta sosionomiksi monimuoto
Objectives
After the course, you will understand the objectives, values, principles and working methods of child welfare work. You are able to structure the child welfare process from the legislation point of view and you understand the service system and record keeping related to child welfare. Additionally, you are capable of thinking in a child-centred way in compliance with professional ethics.
Content
The contents of the course include preventive child welfare work, the child welfare process, record keeping and legislation. Additionally, the contents include child welfare services and forms of support. The focus is on the values, ethicality and child-centredness of child welfare work.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lastensuojelulaki 2007/417
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014
Bardy, Marjatta (toim.) (2013). Lastensuojelun ytimissä. Helsinki, THL.
Enroos, Rosi; Heino, Tarja; Pösö, Tarja (2016) Huostaanotto - Lastensuojelun vaativin tehtävä
Räty, Tapio (2015). Lastensuojelulaki - Käytäntö ja soveltaminen, 3. uudistettu painos.
Lastensuojelun käsikirja / THL (verkkomateriaali)
Araneva, Mirjam (2016). Lapsen suojelu, toteuttaminen ja päätöksenteko. Käsikirja lapsen asioista päättävälle. Talentum Pro.
Teaching methods
Webinaarit, itsenäinen työskentely ja oppimistehtävä.
Student workload
Itsenäinen työskentely ja kontaktiopetus webinaareina 70 h, oppimistehtävä 65 h. Yhteensä 135 tuntia.
Further information for students
Arviointi perustuu opintojakson oppimistehtävän arviointiin.
Lähihoitajasta sosionimiksi 23 opiskelijaa integroituna tähän toteutukseen.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You know the preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you know the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You can preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you can the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child-centred perspective and is able to describe the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to others’ points of view and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking in a child-centred manner and you are able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to the points of view of others and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative and structured manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying and analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking and analysing in a child-centred manner and is able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally, producing new points of view, and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with the Finnish social welfare system and support services for families. You perceive the connection between social factors and human everyday life.
Enrollment
01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022
Timing
31.10.2022 - 21.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Riikka Rantanen
- Merja Nybacka
Teacher in charge
Merja Nybacka
Groups
-
SOS21SMSosionomi (AMK)
Objectives
After the course, you will understand the objectives, values, principles and working methods of child welfare work. You are able to structure the child welfare process from the legislation point of view and you understand the service system and record keeping related to child welfare. Additionally, you are capable of thinking in a child-centred way in compliance with professional ethics.
Content
The contents of the course include preventive child welfare work, the child welfare process, record keeping and legislation. Additionally, the contents include child welfare services and forms of support. The focus is on the values, ethicality and child-centredness of child welfare work.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lastensuojelulaki 2007/417
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014
Bardy, Marjatta (toim.) (2013). Lastensuojelun ytimissä. Helsinki, THL.
Enroos, Rosi; Heino, Tarja; Pösö, Tarja (2016) Huostaanotto - Lastensuojelun vaativin tehtävä
Räty, Tapio (2015). Lastensuojelulaki - Käytäntö ja soveltaminen, 3. uudistettu painos.
Lastensuojelun käsikirja / THL (verkkomateriaali)
Araneva, Mirjam (2016). Lapsen suojelu, toteuttaminen ja päätöksenteko. Käsikirja lapsen asioista päättävälle. Talentum Pro.
Teaching methods
Webinaarit, lähiopetus koululla, itsenäinen työskentely ja oppimistehtävä.
Student workload
Itsenäinen työskentely ja kontaktiopetus 70 h, oppimistehtävä 65 h. Yhteensä 135 tuntia.
Further information for students
Arviointi perustuu opintojakson oppimistehtävän arviointiin.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You know the preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you know the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You can preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you can the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child-centred perspective and is able to describe the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to others’ points of view and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking in a child-centred manner and you are able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to the points of view of others and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative and structured manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying and analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking and analysing in a child-centred manner and is able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally, producing new points of view, and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with the Finnish social welfare system and support services for families. You perceive the connection between social factors and human everyday life.
Enrollment
01.12.2021 - 30.04.2022
Timing
23.05.2022 - 31.07.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 20
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Merja Nybacka
- Riikka Rantanen
Teacher in charge
Riikka Rantanen
Groups
-
SOS21SMSosionomi (AMK)
-
SOS20SMSosionomi (AMK)
Objectives
After the course, you will understand the objectives, values, principles and working methods of child welfare work. You are able to structure the child welfare process from the legislation point of view and you understand the service system and record keeping related to child welfare. Additionally, you are capable of thinking in a child-centred way in compliance with professional ethics.
Content
The contents of the course include preventive child welfare work, the child welfare process, record keeping and legislation. Additionally, the contents include child welfare services and forms of support. The focus is on the values, ethicality and child-centredness of child welfare work.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lastensuojelulaki 2007/417.
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014
Bardy, Marjatta (toim.) (2013). Lastensuojelun ytimissä. Helsinki, THL.
Enroos, Rosi; Heino, Tarja; Pösö, Tarja (2016) Huostaanotto - Lastensuojelun vaativin tehtävä
Räty, Tapio (2015). Lastensuojelulaki - Käytäntö ja soveltaminen, 3. uudistettu painos.
Lastensuojelun käsikirja / THL (verkkomateriaali)
Araneva, Mirjam (2016). Lapsen suojelu, toteuttaminen ja päätöksenteko. Käsikirja lapsen asioista päättävälle. Talentum Pro.
Vierula, Tarja (2017). Lastensuojelun asiakirjat vanhempien näkökulmasta.
Teaching methods
Webinars, independent work, field visit and learning assignment.
Practical training and working life connections
Independent field visit.
Student workload
Independent work, independent field visit and lectures 70 h, learning assignment 65 h, Total 135 hours.
Further information for students
Assesment is based on learning-assingment and student´s self-assessment.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You know the preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you know the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You can preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you can the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child-centred perspective and is able to describe the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to others’ points of view and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking in a child-centred manner and you are able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to the points of view of others and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative and structured manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying and analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking and analysing in a child-centred manner and is able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally, producing new points of view, and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with the Finnish social welfare system and support services for families. You perceive the connection between social factors and human everyday life.
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
28.03.2022 - 20.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Riikka Rantanen
- Merja Nybacka
Teacher in charge
Riikka Rantanen
Groups
-
SOS20SMSosionomi (AMK)
Objectives
After the course, you will understand the objectives, values, principles and working methods of child welfare work. You are able to structure the child welfare process from the legislation point of view and you understand the service system and record keeping related to child welfare. Additionally, you are capable of thinking in a child-centred way in compliance with professional ethics.
Content
The contents of the course include preventive child welfare work, the child welfare process, record keeping and legislation. Additionally, the contents include child welfare services and forms of support. The focus is on the values, ethicality and child-centredness of child welfare work.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lastensuojelulaki 2007/417.
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014
Bardy, Marjatta (toim.) (2013). Lastensuojelun ytimissä. Helsinki, THL.
Enroos, Rosi; Heino, Tarja; Pösö, Tarja (2016) Huostaanotto - Lastensuojelun vaativin tehtävä
Räty, Tapio (2015). Lastensuojelulaki - Käytäntö ja soveltaminen, 3. uudistettu painos.
Lastensuojelun käsikirja / THL (verkkomateriaali)
Araneva, Mirjam (2016). Lapsen suojelu, toteuttaminen ja päätöksenteko. Käsikirja lapsen asioista päättävälle. Talentum Pro.
Vierula, Tarja (2017). Lastensuojelun asiakirjat vanhempien näkökulmasta.
Teaching methods
Webinars, independent work, field visit and learning assignment.
Practical training and working life connections
Independent field visit.
Student workload
Independent work, independent field visit and lectures 70 h, learning assignment 65 h, Total 135 hours.
Further information for students
Assesment is based on learning-assingment and student´s self-assessment.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1
You know the preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you know the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2
You can preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support. Additionally, you can the child welfare process and legislation in different child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child’s perspective and knows the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally and producing professional text, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of looking at things from a child-centred perspective and is able to describe the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to others’ points of view and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative manner. Additionally, you are capable of analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking in a child-centred manner and you are able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally with due consideration given to the points of view of others and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are capable of describing preventive child welfare work and child welfare services and forms of support in an illustrative and structured manner. Additionally, you are capable of applying and analysing the child welfare process and legislation in child welfare client situations. You are capable of thinking and analysing in a child-centred manner and is able to apply the values and ethical principles of child welfare work. You are capable of discussing child welfare professionally, producing new points of view, and of producing professional text in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
You are familiar with the Finnish social welfare system and support services for families. You perceive the connection between social factors and human everyday life.