Eva Juslin
Literature:
A literature list and links to web pages are available on the Moodle-course page: Socionom Åbo - Valfria studier.
Implementation/methods:
Lectures and study visits, literature studies, workshops and written assignments
Assignment (10 ects) in three parts:
Part 1: ESSAY (4 ects)
The students write an essay about the Nordic welfare system and Social Services in Finland and use different literature (scientific articles and books), lectures, videos, events and web pages as sources. Students must also prepare themselves for discussions about the topic. More information can be found in the course section on the Moodle platform. Socionom Åbo - Valfria studier.
Part 2: REPORT (4 ects)
The students participate in different lectures and workshops of various topics and write a report based on the content of the classes. The report must also include scientific sources to deepen the knowledge of what has been said/experienced during the lectures/workshops. In the last part of the report, the students must also reflect on their own professional development.
Part 3: PRESENTATION (2 ects):
The students participate in study visits in the area of social work and interview professionals about the services offered and best practice. Before the study visits the students prepare themselves by reading literature and legislation and prepare questions. After the study visits the students prepare a presentation focusing on similarities and differences between the study visits and the services and best practice in the students country of origin.
The students hand in all three parts of the assignment in Moodle: Socionom Åbo - Valfria studier
The students will regularly meet for discussions and presentations with the responsible lecturer during the course (see schdule: EXCHANGE-SS)
Assessment:
- Ability to discus and reflect on the Nordic Welfare Model and Finnish Social Policy (part 1)
- Ability to discuss the content of lectures/workshops and study visits in relation to current research and literature (part 2-3)
- Ability to present the study visits in an interesting and creative way
- Ability to reflect on one’s own professional development in a critical way (part 2-3)
Assessment scale: 0-5
Engelska
01.08.2019 - 31.07.2020
01.12.2019 - 01.03.2020
Institutionen för hälsa och välfärd
Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs
Responsible lecturer:
Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs, johanna.wikgren-roelofs@novia.fi
Utbildning till socionom
Åbo, Henriksgatan 7
0.00 sp
0.00 sp
H-5
The course includes study visits to different agencies in social services and social work.
Deadlines:
The course includes three parts, all with different deadlines (see course page on the Moodle platform)
Novia University of Applied Sciences, Turku,
Academic year 2019-2020.
Internationalization:
The course is open for international exchange students.
Recommended use of time:
Assignment 10 ects (270 h)
- Part 1 (4 ects/108h)
- Part 2 (4 ects/108h)
- Part 3 (2 ects/54h)