Communication Aids
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | SOSAPJ80 |
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| Type: | Elective |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 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 |
4 autumn |
3.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| SOSALA-2016 |
4 autumn |
3.0 |
2019-08-01 |
2019-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students learn to recognise situations in which communication aids are required to facilitate communication with clients, for example developmental delays, problems in ability to function in the area of communication and problems caused by poor language skills. Students become familiar with common methods to replace speech (ACC), for example sign language, use of pictures or Bliss, communication with help of writing, objects and gestures. In their work with various groups of clients, they learn to recognize common communication aids. Students will recognise needs to develop communication aids and promote the development of alternative forms of communication through multiprofessional collaboration.
Student's Workload
80 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
no prerequisities
Contents
- common reasons for communication problems
- introduction to sign language
- picture-based communication aids
- use of objects in communication
- writing as a support to communication
- communication programs
- counselling on communication aids
Recommended or Required Reading
will be announced at the beginning of the course
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
lectures, excercises, expert visits
Assessment Criteria
Scale 1-5.
Grade 5:
Students possess multiple knowledge about use of most general communication aids in communication with different client groups.
They are able to evaluate the application of different communication aids in social work with different client groups. They have capacity to recognize clients' needs for development of communication aids and they can proceed development of alternative communication methods using multiprofessional co-operation. Students can apply their knowledge in practice.
Grade 3-4:
Students have knowledge of the most common reasons of communication difficulties anf they can use some communication aids with clients, who have communication difficulties. Students are able to observe client's needs when using different communication aids and they can act in professional way. Students can apply their knowledge in practice.
Grade 1-2:
Students know the most common reasons of communication difficulties. They can recognize communication aids, which are used with different client groups. They can use communication aids under guidance with different client groups. Students can apply their knowledge in practice under guidance.
Assessment Methods
will be announced at the beginning of the course
Work Placement
the course does not include practice
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