Use of Drama Methods in Group Activities
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | SOSATO50 |
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| Type: | Elective |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 4.0 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 |
2 spring |
4.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
| SOSALA-2016 |
2 spring |
4.0 |
2018-01-01 |
2018-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students gain basic knowledge and skills in creative methods and practices in the area of drama, for example theatre, role play and self-expression. Students understand the role of creative, cultural and art methods in the promotion of clients' self-image, self-esteem, self-expression and community sense. Students learn to organise goal-oriented group activities using drama methods. They know how to motivate and encourage individuals and group members to express themselves. Students work in a goal-oriented manner in the area of creative activities and they are able to plan a full creative activity process. Students are aware of their creative resources and they are motivated to use and develop these resources in the context of professional social field work.
Student's Workload
106 hours, of which
- lectures 40 hours
- excercises 40 hours
- independent study 26 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
most part of the module Knowledge Base in Social Work
Contents
- creative group methods in the work of Bachelors of Social Services
- use of drama methods in creative group activity
- self-expression, role play, theatrical expression
- activity-based and experiential exercises using drama methods
- practical methods of using drama in social work
- developing one's creative resources in the context of professional social field work
Recommended or Required Reading
- Karkkulainen, M. 2011. Siivet selkään, draamakengät jalkaan – kohtaamisia draaman pedagogisilla näyttämöillä.
- Koskenniemi, P. 2007. Osallistava teatteri. Devising ja muita merkillisyyksiä.
- Rainio, E. 2007. Prosessidraama ja tutkiva teatterityö.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
lectures, drama exercises, independent study
Assessment Criteria
Scale passed/fail.
Pass:
Students
- are acquainted with the use of drama methods
- are able to plan and to implement drama methods in group activities
- have capacities to develop their individual creative strenghts and to use drama methods as a tool in the professional work of Bachelor of Social Services
Assessment Methods
to be announced at the beginning of the course
Work Placement
the course does not include practice
Further Information
Students choose between this and the following courses:
- Use of Pictures in Group Activities
- Use of Narrative Methods in Group Activities
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