Disability (5cr)

Evaluation methods and criteria

Assessment criteria: Metropolia’s general assessment criteria. The student is able to: Excellent 5 - use the concepts and knowledge of the field expertly - justify the use of information sources - justify their actions with researched data or reports - operate in diverse and international tasks and work situations - act in a customer-oriented and entrepreneurial manner - act responsibly, taking safety into account - justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the profession - organise and guide the activities of a group and a project Good 4–3 - use the concepts and knowledge of the field consistently - search for information and critically evaluate and use information sources - apply knowledge base in professional tasks - apply professional skills in various work assignments - act independently and responsibly in professional contexts - plan activities with attention to safety - act according to the ethical principles of the profession - work purposefully in a working group and a project Satisfactory 2–1 or Pass - demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base and core content of the field - search for information from diverse sources - operate in different tasks in various working environments - demonstrate achievement of core competence objectives - demonstrate familiarity with essential professional safety practices - act according to ethical principles - bring their expertise to the use of the group or project Fail 0 - does not sufficiently master or value the knowledge of the field - does not know or is unable to use the concepts of the field - insufficient professional skill - does not act according to education and guidance - does not strive to develop themselves or their activities - has a negligent attitude towards professional safety or ethical conduct - is not motivated or does not participate in group and development work The terminology, competence levels, and stages of professional development of the assessment criteria are applied and adapted to suit the described course and degree programme. Assessment methods: individual exam; group assignment

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

3. periodi

Objective

The students identify phenomena related to disability, client groups, and the special needs of people with disabilities. They know the basic concepts, key legislation, contracts and services in the field. The students are familiar with the current discussion about disability. They reflect on their own professional relationship to the subject.

Content

The key principles and challenges regarding the Finnish disability policy, human rights, right of self-determination, equality, inclusion and accessibility. Disability and the related special needs. Legislation on disability, services and support measures. Communication supporting and replacing speech.

Location and time

The implementation of the study unit is intended primarily for students in the incoming group SXH24S2VE. Contact teaching times, changes possible: 22 January, 13:00 - 16:00 Orientation 9 February, 9:00 - 12:00 Contact teaching 10 February, 9:00 - 12:00 Contact teaching 16 February, 13:00 - 16:00 Contact teaching 23 February, 9:00 - 12:00 Webinar (jointly with the child protection as well as the mental health and substance abuse study units)

Materials

Will be announced later (Information about the examination materials will be added to the documents in the OMA workspace of the course unit).

Teaching methods

PRELIMINARY PLAN, CHANGES POSSIBLE! Lectures Examination Individual and group assignments

Exam schedules

Will be announced later

Completion alternatives

Any potential AHOT applications before the start of the course: Ulla Saukkonen (ulla.saukkonen@metropolia.fi)

Student workload

5 ECTS credits = 135 hours