People and community as source of information
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KF08BST0110 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Perttula, Katariina |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will be capable to analyze the significance of the information obtained from people and the community in developing professional methods and services. They will also recognize the importance of the information that people of different ages in the community offer concerning their living conditions, well-being and social needs. Students will be competent in analyzing the use of various methods when it comes to acquiring citizen-based knowledge. Students will acquire experience in obtaining information about well-being and be competent in analysing that information using an appropriately chosen research method.
Student's Workload
52h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Citizen-based social work
- Using citizen-based knowledge to develop services
- Interviewing as the method of producing citizen-based knowledge
Recommended or Required Reading
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Face-to-face teaching, assignment for gathering information from a client or citizen,
reflecting upon the interview experiences with other students,documentation of the interview material.
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
Participation in contact teaching, assignment relating to the client/citizen interview and a report about it. Grading: pass/fail.
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