The MindSpring Method (5 cr)
Code: VAL21019-3001
General information
Enrollment
17.05.2021 - 30.09.2021
Timing
31.08.2021 - 01.11.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Seats
10 - 20
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Maj-Helen Nyback
- Johanna Sigfrids
Teacher in charge
Johanna Sigfrids
Objective
The student has knowledge of key concepts in integration and an understanding of psychosocial processes in connection with cultural change.
The student can critically examine methods and working methods in the integration work with immigrants and reason for and against different strategies and methods.
The student can demonstrate the importance of multiculturalism, cultural identity and cultural norms for well-being and health.
The student understands the Mindspring method's theoretical foundation and implementation plan.
After completing the course, the student must be able to plan, perform and evaluate a Mindspring course
Content
Introduction to the MindSpring method
Background and theoretical grounding
Description of implementation
Exercises according to the manual and extra material
Planning of implementation under supervision
Implementation of processes together with partners under supervision
Location and time
w 37-43 Hybrid teaching
Materials
MindSpring manual/ grundkurs
Familjen i Exil – Flyktingfamiljer i en interkulturell och psykosocial kontext. Al-Baldawi, R. 2017. Studentlitteratur.
Kulturell psykologi. Botond, A. 2017. Studentlitteratur
Suomi seuraavan sukupolven kasvuympäristönä : Seuranta Suomessa vuonna 1997 syntyneistä lapsista, joilla on ulkomailla syntynyt vanhempi [online] access at http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-343-582-7
Teaching methods
lectures, selfdirected work, seminar
Employer connections
The student contact an organisation with which the practical part of the course can be conducted
Exam schedules
Submission of 2 written assignments w 43 of which the first is related to given literature and the second related to planning of activity in cooperation with chosen organisation
International connections
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Completion alternatives
-
Student workload
35 hours of which 54 are related to the theoretical part of the course while 81 hours are related to the practical part.
4 lesson sessions of 4 hours are held according to the given schedule, attendance is mandatory
1 seminar of 6 hours is held according to the given schedule, attendance is mandatory
22 hours are scheduled while the remaining part 113 hours, of the course are individual studies
Content scheduling
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Further information
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Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
No prior knowledge needed