Social work theory and pracice
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KF21VVO08 |
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| Type: | Free choise |
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| Level: | Master |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Zechner, Minna |
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| Teacher Team: | Zechner, Minna |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Student is able to explain the meaning of social work theory and methods.
Student's Workload
130 hr
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
There is a tendency to see social work as a theoretically grounded profession. There are, however, different meanings attached to social work theory. The methods of social work are älso understood in different ways. Student familiarizes with literature and writes a six-page essay on what is means by social work theories and methods and how they can be reflected upon social work expertise.
Recommended or Required Reading
Jokinen, Arja & Juhila, Kirsi (toim.) (2008) Sosiaalityö aikuisten parissa. Tampere: Vastapaino.
Niskala, Asta (2008) Salatusta suhteesta kahden kimppaan – Analyysi sosiaalityön prosessin rakentumisesta. Acta Universitatits Lapponiensis 150. Rovaniemi: Lapin yliopisto.
Sipilä, Anita (2011) Sosiaalityön asiantuntijuuden ulottuvuudet - Tiedot, taidot ja etiikka työntekijöiden näkökulmasta kunnallisessa sosiaalityössä. Dissertations in Social Sciences and Business Studies No 28. Kuopio: Itä-Suomen yliopisto.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Distance learning.
Assessment Criteria
Grading: pass/fail (grade 3)
Students are able to explain the meaning of social work theory and methods and how they relate to social work expertise.
Assessment Methods
Grading is based on a student assignment.
Work Placement
Study module contains no practical training.
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