Practical Training: Methods of Management and Leadership
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | SOSAJO40 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 12.0 points |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| SOSALA-2015 |
3 spring |
12.0 |
2018-01-01 |
2018-07-31 |
| SOSALA-2016 |
3 spring |
12.0 |
2019-01-01 |
2019-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students become familiar with management, the work of immediate supervisors and the development of the organization where they undertake their practical training period. Students learn to identify and interpret practical situations in management, leadership and organization development. They familiarise themselves with relevant documents, plans, funding systems and legislation. Under supervision, they gain experience of practical work of management and supervision. Students gain competence in negotiation skills, meetings, documentation and communication of information. They evaluate their action and career planning. Students are able to recognise challenges in management in the public, private and third sector.
Student's Workload
318 hours, 8 weeks
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
most part of the basic studies of the degree programme, the course Interaction in Psychosocial Work, practical training (minimum 10 cr)
Contents
- strategies, quality management
- organization structures and funding
- guidelines, policies and legislation
- management, organization and development tasks
- leadership and personnel management
- cooperation with stakeholders
- workplace meetings, cooperation meetings
- training and wellbeing at work
- communication of information
Recommended or Required Reading
the same material as for the preceding theoretical courses
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
orientation, practical training, learning assignments, feedback discussions
Assessment Criteria
Pass/fail
Pass:
Students
- have competences to apply theoretical knowledge in practical training
- have ability to describe their individual competences in personnel management and service management
- idicate capacities of critical thinking, are able to name dvelopment needs and their alternative solutions
Assessment Methods
practical training (pass) learning assignments, feedback discussions
Work Placement
the course consists of practical training
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