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Social Work in SchoolsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SO26SOC102

Credits

5 op

Objective

The Student:
– can identify protective factors and risks in pupils’ and students’ everyday lives and in the school community
– has knowledge of key legislation and policy documents related to pupil and student welfare
– can work interprofessionally within pupil and student welfare services
– is familiar with the roles of the school social worker and school coach
– can plan and apply working methods that promote and maintain well-being among individuals, groups and school communities

Content

Protective and risk factors in the everyday life of pupils and students
Preventive and health-promoting work in schools
Tasks of the school social worker and school coach
Key legislation
Collaboration with guardians
Anti-bullying efforts
School attendance and absenteeism
Student-centered methods

Qualifications

No prior knowledge required

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject
The student demonstrates a superficial connection to literature

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession