Social Services (in English) - Curricula

Social Services (in English)
Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, 210 ECTS

Bachelor of Social Services

Academic year 2020 - 2021

100 days of active well-being SX00EM48-3001 19.10.2020-26.01.2021 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Opiskelija ymmärtää oman toimintakyvyn monipuoliset ja -tasoiset syy-seuraussuhteet ja tiedostaa omat vaikuttamisen mahdollisuudet niihin.
Hän osaa hyödyntää monipuolisesti opittuja menetelmiä oman elämänhallinnan kohentamiseksi.
Hän osaa soveltaa tietoja ja testattuja keinoja oman ja tulevan työyhteisön hyvinvoinnin edistämiseen.
100 aktiivisen hyvinvoinnin päivän kokemuksella opiskelija hallitsee terveyden lukutaidon eri tasot sekä motivoituu käyttämään ja soveltamaan niitä. (not translated)

Name of lecturer(s)

Teija Rautiola

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

All materials are in the Moodle workspace.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

An independent online course focusing on your well-being is built on nine themes and tasks based on them. The average duration for each of the nine areas for a student is 1.5 weeks, consisting of 100 days of active well-being.

The Moodle workspace with its materials acts as an online operating environment. The online course also has a closed Instagram account.

The themes of the 100 Active Wellness Days are: https://en.padlet.com/teija_rautiola1/18jkhp98nl8dpmpe

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

19.10.2020 - 26.01.2021

Enrollment date

21.09.2020 - 06.10.2020
- 5 credits
Seats

20 - 50

Teacher(s)

Teija Rautiola, Tuire Ranta-Meyer

Further information for students

-

Unit, in charge

School of Health Care

Degree Programme

Civil Engineering, Biomedical Laboratory Science, Occupational Therapy, Degree Programme in Construction Site Management, Public Health Nursing, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Physiotherapy, Degree Programme in Emergency Care, Elderly Care, Osteopathy, Social Services (in English), Nursing (in Finnish), Surveying, Oral Hygiene, Radiography and Radiotherapy, Social Services, Construction Architecture, Midwifery, Building Services Engineering, Podiatry, Optometry, Degree Programme in Nursing

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

-

Exam schedule

-

International connections

-

Students use of time and load

5 op. = 135 h.

Content periodicity

Theme 1 19.10 - 30.10
Theme 2 30.10 - 9.11
Theme 3 9.11 - 20.11
Theme 4 20.11 - 1.12
Theme 5 1.12 - 12.12
Theme 6 12.12 - 23.12
Theme 7 23.12 - 4.1.2021
Theme 8 4.1 - 15.1
Theme 9 15.1 - 26.1

Location and Time

Online environment, Moodle, Instagram.
3. Internship SX00CA43-3005 24.05.2021-31.12.2021 20 credits (SXG18S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know how to use a variety of client work orientations and methods appropriately. They will plan and organise socio-pedagogical activities for the strengthening
of the individual and the community. Students will be able to apply professional ethical principles of
socio-pedagogical work. They will be capable of critically reflecting on their own actions based on the
ethics of social services. Students will be able to justify, document and evaluate client work and its
effects in an appropriate manner. Students will apply research and development expertise in their
work.

Course contents

Internship in an environment that can strengthen the students’ professional development in Social
Services and support the objectives of the selected studies. The internship may be carried out during an international exchange programme

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Name of lecturer(s)

Niina Pietilä

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

-

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Work practice, guidance discussions with field supervisor, teacher guidance, learning diary, seminars 1 and 2 (dates published later by the guiding teacher), final discussions

Assessment methods and criteria

EVALUATION TARGETS:
CLIENT WORK COMPETENCE
• Knows how to justify, document and evaluate client work and its impact in an appropriate manner
• Knows how to use various client work orientations and methods appropriately
• Knows how to plan and organise socio-pedagogical activity for the strengthening of the individual and the community
ETHICAL COMPETENCE
• Knows how to apply professional ethical principles in socio-pedagogical work (personal objectives)
• Knows how critically reflect on his or her own behaviour according to social ethics (should be done in everyday life, acts of supervision at school)
DEVELOPMENT COMPETENCE
• Knows how to apply research and development skills at work
Course is assessed as Pass / Fail

Language of instruction

English

Timing

24.05.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

09.03.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 20 credits
Group(s)
- SXG18S1
Teacher(s)

Minna Lanne-Eriksson, Sylvia Hakari, Leigh Rauhala, Niina Pietilä

Further information for students

This course is intended primarily for SXG18S1 students.
Info will be taken on 9.3.2021 klo 14.30 - 15.30 in Zoom.
Work placement 3 is worth 20 credits and lasts for 14 weeks.
This course comes at the end of studies where students are guided in a goal-oriented manner to apply theoretical knowledge from professional studies to practice in the working environment.
Students can register for the 3rd work placement once they have completed about 165 credits.

Students must find their own practice place. The work placement must be in the social services sector and it must correspond the work of sosionomi. Students must have an identified field supervisor. The supervisor should have a social services or similar degree. Work placement is full-time and uninterrupted.

The student can also work as a salaried employee during the work placement.

Information regarding the work placement can be found in the moodle workspace: Work placement 3 - Strengthening professionalism of Bachelors of Social Services summer/fall 2021 (no enrollment key needed)

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

-

Exam schedule

-

International connections

-

Students use of time and load

20 credits = 540 hours. Work placement is full-time and uninterrupted.

Content periodicity

-

Location and Time

The internship takes place in an environment where the student can strengthen their professional growth as a bachelor of social services and which supports the goals of the studies. Internships can also be completed in international exchanges and projects. Internship cannot be ahoted with previous work experience.

Internship is done during 24.5. - 31.12.2021.
Abusive Behaviour and Domestic Violence SX00BZ82-3011 19.10.2020-14.12.2020 5 credits (SXH18S1, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will recognize abusive behaviour and violence as individual, communal and societal phenomena. They will be aware of the risks of abuse and domestic violence at different ages. Students will know how to initiate con-versation and support the different parties of abuse and domestic violence, also referring them to expert services when necessary.

Course contents

Abuse and intimate partner violence as individual, communal and societal phenomena. Abuse and violence and their risks at different ages. Honour crimes. Victims of of human trafficking. Legislation and services related to intimate partner and domestic violence. Initiating conversation with clients and empowering interaction.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

All the materials will be announced later.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Independent learning tasks, reading circle (groups), learning diary / other course work

This course does not include contact teaching in English.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning tasks in Moodle (passed/failed)
Reading circle (passed/failed)
Learning diary or other course work (0-5)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

19.10.2020 - 14.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXH18S1
- SXG18S1
- SXH18K1
- SXH18K2
Seats

0 - 50

Teacher(s)

Katarina Groop, Niina Pietilä

Further information for students

Independent learning tasks in Moodle
Reading circle (group work)
Learning diary or other course work

This course doesn´t include contact teaching in English.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Work placement(s)

Vierailijat työelämästä. (not translated)

Exam schedule

No exam.

Students use of time and load

27 h / credit

Location and Time

Independent learning
Moodle workspace

This course does not include contact teaching in English.
Advanced Research and Development SX00BU38-3065 01.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (SXG18S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know how to evaluate and select suitable and justifiable approaches and methods to develop their field of study and work community. They will identify the premises and concepts of the principal methods and service design used in their fields of study. Students will know how to search for appropriate R&D data and demonstrate basic competence in processing, analysing, disputing and reporting data and results.

Course contents

•Principal R&D methods in one’s own field of study (e.g. evaluation research, action research, product development and research-oriented approaches, qualitative and quantitative research)
•Data acquisition and processing
•Reporting, presenting and utilising results

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student is able to:
- Display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- Search information from a variety of sources
- Work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- Show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- Display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- Act according to ethical principles
- To contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Good

Student is able to:
- Use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- Find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- Apply professional information in professional assignments
- Apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- Act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- Plan operations with safety in mind
- Act according to professional ethics
- Act purposefully in working groups and projects

Excellent

Student is able to:
- Use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- Argue the use of his sources
- Argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- Operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- To act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- To act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- Argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- Organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Further information

Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

Name of lecturer(s)

Jukka Törnroos

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on a development plan, which the students have to make. Additionally, the students are required to return a couple of assignments related to qualitative and quantitative analysis of data.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG18S1
Teacher(s)

Jukka Törnroos

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

There are no exams. See the assessment information.

Location and Time

The preliminary schedule of the course is:
1. 9.10. 3010 ap.
2. 16.11. 6017, ip
3. 20.11. 6017, ip
4. 24.11. 3010, ip
5. 26.11. 3010, ip
6. 30.11. 3010, ip
7. 2.12. 3010, ip
8. Full day seminar! 18.12. 6017, 8.30-16.00

Check the rooms from your schedule! (ap.) refers to 8.30-11.45, and ip to 12.45-16.00.
Basics of Early Childhood Education SX00BZ77-3009 01.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (SXH18S1, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know how to apply legislation and services concerning early childhood education. They will be aware of the options available in the multi-professional early education network. Students will be able to apply a participatory and child-oriented approach to their actions.

Course contents

Basics of planning early childhood education (VASU) and its overall design. Service systems and documents concerning early childhood education. Bachelor of Social Services level of competence in early childhood education. Connecting children’s activities to their immediate environment and a sustainable lifestyle. Concepts of children. Encountering children. Planning daily activities, learning by doing. Diverse learning environments. Cultural diversity. Children’s inclusion and educational partnership.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Miller L. Cable C. Goodliff, G. (2010). Supprting Children´s Learning in the Early Years. Routledge.
Singer, E. & De Haan, D. (2007).The social lives of young children. Play, conflict and moral learning in day-care groups. Amsterdam:SWP.
Early childhood education curriculum. Finnish National Agency of Education.
Quality indicators for early childhood education and care.Finnish education and evalauation centre. Summaries 16:2019.
English additional material will be announced before study unit begins.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive lecture, study visit,assignment and reading for the exam

Assessment methods and criteria

exam 70%, assignment 30%.
Evaluation is based on the study units objectives and contents.
Assessment criteria see curriculum appendix.
The teacher specifies the assessment criteria at the beginning of the course.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXH18S1
- SXG18S1
Seats

0 - 35

Teacher(s)

Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

The tuition is both in English and in Finnish.
The lecture is mainly in Finnish, but the materials (lecture and other materials) are in both languages. Students can use the language of their choice.
22.09.2020 klo 12.30-15.45 MPB 6023 Orientation lecture
19.10.2020 klo 8.30 - 11.30 MPA5018 Exam
In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

Informed later

Exam schedule

19.10.2020 8.30 - 11.30 MPA5018 Exam

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

5x 27h = 135 h

Content periodicity

-

Location and Time

-
Basics of Early Childhood Education SX00BZ77-3011 13.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know how to apply legislation and services concerning early childhood education. They will be aware of the options available in the multi-professional early education network. Students will be able to apply a participatory and child-oriented approach to their actions.

Course contents

Basics of planning early childhood education (VASU) and its overall design. Service systems and documents concerning early childhood education. Bachelor of Social Services level of competence in early childhood education. Connecting children’s activities to their immediate environment and a sustainable lifestyle. Concepts of children. Encountering children. Planning daily activities, learning by doing. Diverse learning environments. Cultural diversity. Children’s inclusion and educational partnership.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Miller L. Cable C. Goodliff, G. (2010). Supprting Children´s Learning in the Early Years. Routledge.
Singer, E. & De Haan, D. (2007).The social lives of young children. Play, conflict and moral learning in day-care groups. Amsterdam:SWP.
Early childhood education curriculum. Finnish National Agency of Education.
Quality indicators for early childhood education and care.Finnish education and evalauation centre. Summaries 16:2019.
English additional material will be announced before study unit begins.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive lecture, study visit,assignment and reading for the exam

Assessment methods and criteria

exam 70%, assignment 30%.
Evaluation is based on the study units objectives and contents. .
Assessment criteria see curriculum appendix.
The teacher specifies the assessment criteria at the beginning of the course.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

13.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

02.12.2019 - 31.12.2019
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

The tuition is both in English and in Finnish.
The lecture is mainly in Finnish, but the materials are in both languages. Students can use the language of their choice.
22.09.2020 klo 12.30-15.45 MPB 6023 Orientation lecture
19.10.2020 klo 8.30 - 11.30 MPA5018 Exam
In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

Informed later

Exam schedule

19.10.2020 8.30 - 11.30 MPA5018 Exam

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

5x 27h = 135 h

Content periodicity

-

Location and Time

-
Basics of Early Childhood Education SX00BZ77-3012 22.09.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know how to apply legislation and services concerning early childhood education. They will be aware of the options available in the multi-professional early education network. Students will be able to apply a participatory and child-oriented approach to their actions.

Course contents

Basics of planning early childhood education (VASU) and its overall design. Service systems and documents concerning early childhood education. Bachelor of Social Services level of competence in early childhood education. Connecting children’s activities to their immediate environment and a sustainable lifestyle. Concepts of children. Encountering children. Planning daily activities, learning by doing. Diverse learning environments. Cultural diversity. Children’s inclusion and educational partnership.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Miller L. Cable C. Goodliff, G. (2010). Supprting Children´s Learning in the Early Years. Routledge.
Singer, E. & De Haan, D. (2007).The social lives of young children. Play, conflict and moral learning in day-care groups. Amsterdam:SWP.
Early childhood education curriculum. Finnish National Agency of Education.
Quality indicators for early childhood education and care.Finnish education and evalauation centre. Summaries 16:2019.
English additional material will be announced before study unit begins.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive lecture, study visit,assignment and reading for the exam

Assessment methods and criteria

exam 70%, assignment 30%.
Evaluation is based on the study units objectives and contents. .

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

22.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2019 - 31.07.2019
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 25

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

The tuition is both in English and in Finnish.
The lecture is mainly in Finnish, but the materials are in both languages. Students can use the language of their choice.
22.09.2020 klo 12.30-15.45 MPB 6023 Orientation lecture
19.10.2020 klo 8.30 - 11.30 MPA5018 Exam
In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

Informed later

Exam schedule

19.10.2020 8.30 - 11.30 MPA5018 Exam

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

5x 27h = 135 h

Content periodicity

-

Location and Time

-
Basics of Research and Development SX00BU37-3071 01.01.2021-14.03.2021 5 credits (SXG19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will be able to identify and evaluate important development needs of working life and the clients who use their services. They will have a command of the premises and concepts of R&D and service design, and be able to apply them in the service and product development processes of their fields of study. Students will know how to search for, critically evaluate and justify the appropriate research data and professional codes of conduct for their areas of study. They will be able to think critically, know the basics of concept and theory formulation, and understand the significance of the theory of knowledge to development work. Students will base their activity on good ethical standards in R&D.

Course contents

•Approaches, nature and process of R&D and service design
•Searching for information (databases)
•Critical thinking and reasoning
•Principles of concept and theory formulation
•Theory of knowledge
•Evaluation of professional practices and existing R&D activities in one’s own field
•R&D planning
•R&D ethics

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student is able to:
- Display learning in core content
- Use individual professional concepts correctly
- Find information for a specific situation
- Distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
- Act in individual professional situations as instructed
- Display learning in his professional field
- Show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- Follow safety instructions
- Display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
- Operate as a member of a student group

Good

Student is able to:
- Display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
- Assess and limit the amount of information needed
- Operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
- Operate in a multicultural environment
- Operate safely
- Act according to professional ethics
- Operate in a student group

Excellent

Student is able to:
- Use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- Assess and use various information sources
- Apply professional information in professional assignments
- Work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- Act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- To take safety issues into consideration in his action
- Argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- Organise the activities of a group of students

Further information

Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Litterature:
1) Normand Baillargeon: A Short Course in Intellectual Self-Defence (Ch. 1 - 4)(Also in Finnish)

2) Nancy Cartwright & Eleonora Montuschi: Philosophy of Social Science: new introduction (chapters 3, 7, 9 and 14). This one is an eBook.

3) Pdf documents handed out by teacher in OMA

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2021 - 14.03.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG19S1
Teacher(s)

Lauri Narinen

Further information for students

Contact teaching (depending on corona Zoom can be used):

Tue 12/1 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA4011
Wed 20/1 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA4015 - DATA SEARCH TRAINING
Fri 29/1 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA5018
Wed 3/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA5018
Fri 12/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA5018
Fri 19/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPC4012
Thu 25/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA4015

Thu 4/3 at 9:00 - 11:30 MPA4011 Exam

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

Thu 4/3 at 9:00 - 11:30 MPA4011 Exam

RE-EXAMS:
SU202104 Tue 20.4. at 16.30 – 20.00, enrollment 15.3. – 30.3.
SU202106 Tue 8.6. at 16.30 – 20.00, enrollment 28.4 - 15.5.

Students use of time and load

Contact teaching (depending on corona Zoom can be used):

Tue 12/1 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA4011
Wed 20/1 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA4015 - DATA SEARCH TRAINING
Fri 29/1 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA5018
Wed 3/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA5018
Fri 12/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA5018
Fri 19/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPC4012
Thu 25/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA4015

Thu 4/3 at 9:00 - 11:30 MPA4011 Exam

Location and Time

Contact teaching (depending on corona Zoom can be used):

Tue 12/1 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA4011
Wed 20/1 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA4015 - DATA SEARCH TRAINING
Fri 29/1 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA5018
Wed 3/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA5018
Fri 12/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA5018
Fri 19/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPC4012
Thu 25/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA4015

Thu 4/3 at 9:00 - 11:30 MPA4011 Exam
Case Management SX00DL76-3010 01.01.2021-14.03.2021 10 credits (SXG19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will understand the significance of legislation as a means for guiding the work of social services. They will be aware of the hierarchy of norms and key legislation in the social and health care sectors. Students will become familiar with social welfare as a whole. They will also be aware of the legal remedies for clients in social services and health care.
Students will understand the significance and task of social services for preventing and alleviating disadvantage. They will work to promote justice, human rights and equality. Students will also be able to identify the client’s re-sources and draw up a client plan together with the client. They will know how to apply legislation, other norms and general instructions in case management services.
Students will know the special features and requirements of online counselling. They will know how to do online counselling. Students will understand the possibilities of digital environments in counselling.

Course contents

Key legislation related to the work of Bachelors of Social Services. Legislative hierarchy: constitution, general laws, special laws, regulations, instructions. Social and health care legislation, service systems and other social welfare. Clients’ legal protection: complaints, reminders and appeals. Client responsibility, resources and networks. Assessment of next to kin network. Orientations and models of case management. Processes of case management. Client plan.
Online counselling and encountering skills. Special features and requirements of online counselling. Ethical guide-lines and data security. Opportunities and challenges of the future.
The possibilities of digitalisation in social services work. The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

to be announced

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

contact lectures, moodle work, test or task to be announced

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment:
Continuous assessment and learning Assignments (will be introduced in the orientation lecture)

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2021 - 14.03.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- SXG19S1
Teacher(s)

Sylvia Hakari, Leigh Rauhala

Further information for students

n/a

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

n/a

Work placement(s)

n/a

Exam schedule

to be announced

International connections

international literature

Students use of time and load

27 hours per credit

Content periodicity

n/a

Location and Time

Tentative Schedule (subject to change. final schedule in course syllabus)
Case Management 10 credits
- Service system, legislation and case management (SH) 6.5 credits
- Online counselling (LAR) 3.5 credits
- The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

19.01.2021 09.00 - 11.45 MPA4009 Orientation to Case Management *Required
25.01.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013 Orientation to Online Counselling *Required
27.01.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPC4013 CM
01.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013 OC
04.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPC4013 CM
09.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4009 CM
15.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013 OC
17.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPC4013 CM
22.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009 OC
24.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4009 CM
01.03.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4010 Professional Growth
02.03.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPC4013 CM
04.03.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4010 OC
Child Protection SX00BO49-3025 19.10.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (SXG19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will understand the phenomena related to child protection. They will acknowledge the uniqueness of the client group and its needs. Students will able to apply key fundamental concepts, legislation and services. They will identify the most important work practices and evaluate the current debate related to child protection. They will be able to reflect on their own professional activity.

Course contents

The child's role in changing society. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Work values and princi-ples of child welfare. Preventive child welfare. The child protection process. Child welfare legislation for securing fundamental individual rights. Practices of preventive work, as well as child and family-specific work.
The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

The course material will be specified later and it will be found at Moodle.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Online learning, independent and group work

Assessment methods and criteria

The course grade consists of the course assignments/subtasks (80%) and exam (20%).

Language of instruction

English

Timing

19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG19S1
Seats

0 - 35

Teacher(s)

Maiju Räty

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

Any AHOT application related to the course must be completed prior to the completion of the course. For questions related to the AHOT application, contact the AHOT Lecturer.

If the student has a special support decision that affects the course, the student must contact the course supervisor immediately after the end of the registration period.

The course is intended primarily for SXG19S1 students. The teacher of the course is Maiju Räty.

Exam schedule

The course exam is held in Moodle. The exam date will be specified later.

Students use of time and load

5 credits = 135 hours of work online

Content periodicity

The course is divided into four themes. Each of the themes has a subtask (s).

Location and Time

The course will be held on 19.10.-13.12.2020 as an online course in Moodle.
Childhood Growth and Development SX00BO80-3019 13.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will become familiar with the various stages of human development and the factors affecting them: early childhood, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. Students will learn the basic knowledge of childhood development.

Course contents

The key development theories related to early childhood development. Physical, psychological, cognitive and social development and growth in childhood.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

The tuition is in Finnish

Santrock, John W.(2009). Child development. McGraw Hill. Sections 2 and 4, pages 51-178 and 303-412

Human Growth and Development, 3rd ed. 2016, Beckett & Taylor (Chapters 1-4: pages 1-84)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The tuition is in Finnish.
Instructions for the task are available in English and the task can be done in English.

Assessment methods and criteria

N/A

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

13.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 25

Teacher(s)

Eveliina Holmgren, Eveliina Korpela, Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

N/A

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

Valmiit sosionomit tekevät opintojaksolla tehtävän. Tentti ei kuulu heille. (not translated)

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

N/A

Content periodicity

N/A

Location and Time

N/A

Assessment criteria

Arviointikriteerit ks opetussuunnitelman liite.
Opintojakson opettaja tarkentaa arvioinnin kriteerit opintojakson alussa. (not translated)

Satisfactory

Arviointikriteerit ks opetussuunnitelman liite.
Opintojakson opettaja tarkentaa arvioinnin kriteerit opintojakson alussa. (not translated)

Good

Arviointikriteerit ks opetussuunnitelman liite.
Opintojakson opettaja tarkentaa arvioinnin kriteerit opintojakson alussa. (not translated)

Excellent

Arviointikriteerit ks opetussuunnitelman liite.
Opintojakson opettaja tarkentaa arvioinnin kriteerit opintojakson alussa. (not translated)
Childhood Growth and Development SX00BO80-3020 13.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will become familiar with the various stages of human development and the factors affecting them: early childhood, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. Students will learn the basic knowledge of childhood development.

Course contents

The key development theories related to early childhood development. Physical, psychological, cognitive and social development and growth in childhood.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

The tuition is in Finnish
The exam can be taken in English

Exam material:

Human Growth and Development, 3rd ed. 2016, Beckett & Taylor (Chapters 1-4: pages 1-84)
AND

Santrock, John W.(2009). Child development. McGraw Hill. Sections 2 and 4, pages 51-178 and 303-412

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The tuition is in Finnish.
Instructions for the tasks are available in English and the tasks can be done in English.

Assessment methods and criteria

N/A

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

13.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

02.12.2019 - 31.12.2019
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 25

Teacher(s)

Eveliina Holmgren, Eveliina Korpela, Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

N/A

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

No

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

N/A

Content periodicity

N/A

Location and Time

N/A

Assessment criteria

Arviointikriteerit ks opetussuunnitelman liite.
Opintojakson opettaja tarkentaa arvioinnin kriteerit opintojakson alussa. (not translated)

Satisfactory

Arviointikriteerit ks opetussuunnitelman liite.
Opintojakson opettaja tarkentaa arvioinnin kriteerit opintojakson alussa. (not translated)

Good

Arviointikriteerit ks opetussuunnitelman liite.
Opintojakson opettaja tarkentaa arvioinnin kriteerit opintojakson alussa. (not translated)

Excellent

Arviointikriteerit ks opetussuunnitelman liite.
Opintojakson opettaja tarkentaa arvioinnin kriteerit opintojakson alussa. (not translated)
Childhood Growth and Development SX00BO80-3022 06.01.2021-14.03.2021 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will become familiar with the various stages of human development and the factors affecting them: early childhood, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. Students will learn the basic knowledge of childhood development.

Course contents

The key development theories related to early childhood development. Physical, psychological, cognitive and social development and growth in childhood.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Human Growth and Development, 3rd ed. Beckett & Taylor, 2016: Chapters 2, 3, 4 & 5 and page 192
- Child Development, 11 or 12th edition, Santrock. Sections 2 and 4.
- ECE lectures

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Contact lectures, reading reflections, final written exam
For early childhood education track also child observation assignment.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam 50%
Reading Reflections/+ECEC track observation task 30%
Participation 20%

Language of instruction

English

Timing

06.01.2021 - 14.03.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Leigh Rauhala, Satu Hakanen

Further information for students

na
Teaching is either distance or contact teaching,
according to current recommendations.
It will be announced before the start of the course.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

na

Work placement(s)

Collaboration with SETA on Gender Development (TBA)
Child observation assignment

Exam schedule

03.03.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4009 Final exam
Re-exam dates: TBA

International connections

International literature

Students use of time and load

27h per credit

Content periodicity

see above

Location and Time

Tentative Schedule (subject to change. final schedule in course syllabus)
18.01.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013 orientation
21.01.2021 12.30 - 16.00 MPC4013
22.01.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4018
29.01.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA6009
02.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009
03.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4018
09.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013
16.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013
23.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009
03.03.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4009 Final exam
Creative Methods SX00DL66-3001 01.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (SXH18S1, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will be able to motivate and activate communities through expressive, interactive activities. They will be able to support and guide creative processes that improve quality of life for individuals and communities. Students will recognize the possibilities of creative methods in improving emotional skills. Students will know how to plan, implement and assess creative activities aimed at creating change.

Course contents

Expressive methods as a means of analysing reality and sharing meaning. Creative methods to strengthen group formation. Goal-oriented support of participants’ agency and cultural diversity. Creative methods as a means of exploring self-awareness and new perspectives. Actors of applied arts and multi-professional co-operation. Arts and well-being.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Learning materials and recommended literature will be given later.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Workshops
Lectures
Learning assignments

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation criteria instructions here.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXH18S1
- SXH18K1
- SXG18S1
Seats

20 - 26

Teacher(s)

Seija Mäenpää, hyvinvointi sosiaaliala, Jouni Piekkari

Further information for students

In this study unit the learning is based on active participation in contact lessons (either live at Myllypuro Campus or ZOOM workshops), study visits and individual or group learning assignments. The learning is based on communication and interaction.The student will create a Creative methods toolbox in a website as a Home group project (See assignments in OMA).

The participation in the contact lessons (ZOOM or live) (80%/ each subject area) are required. Compulsory attendance on the * "star" marked lessons.The evaluation on learning is done through the creative methods activities.

TEACHERS:
* Jouni Piekkari (Drama and narrative methods),
* Seija Mäenpää (Visual arts),
* Markku Kaikkonen and Kaarlo Uusitalo (Music).

SCHEDULE:
*Mon 19.10. at 12.45-16.00 (ZOOM Jouni's Zoom link) Orientation Jouni and Seija
Tue 20.10. at 8.30-11.45. (ZOOM) Jouni
Thu 22.10. at 15.00-16.00 (ZOOM) Seija
Mon 26.10. at 12.45-16.00 (ZOOM) Jouni
Tue 27.10. at 12.45-16.00, MPA2030 Markku
Wed 28.10. at 8.30-11.45 (ZOOM) Jouni
Wed 28.10. at 13.00-16.00, Independent assignments Seija
Thu 29.10. at 12.45-16.00,Independent assignments Seija
Mon 2.11.at 12.45-16.00 (ZOOM) Jouni
Tue 3.11. at 12.45-16.00, MPA2030 Markku
Wed 4.11. at 10.00-12.00 Study visit to Kontula Street art project, Heidi Hänninen community artist and Jari ikonen community worker at Symppis. The visit happens outdoors. (or if it rains we will be in Symppis premises) Seija, https://www.facebook.com/pg/kaskontulartschool/
Mon 9.11. at 12.45-16.00, MPA2030 Kaarlo
Tue 10.11. at 9.00-11.45 (ZOOM) Seija
ja Wed 11.11. at 10.30-16.00 Resonaari-visit, Kaarlo
Thu 26.11. at 9.00-10.00 Dance performance at Myllypuro MPA4011 http://www.sivuun.net/vain-rakkaudesta-2--kiertueteos.html
*Mon 7.12. at 10.00-15.30 (ZOOM), Final presentations, Seija M. and Jouni P.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

Special Music Centre Resonaari (Helsinki, Finland)
http://www.helsinkimissio.fi/resonaari/international

Exam schedule

No exam in written

International connections

This course in open also to exchange students.

Students use of time and load

5 cr, 135 hours

Content periodicity

Content periodicity: autumn 2020

Location and Time

Myllypuro campus
Developing Play Activities in Early Childhood SX00DU24-3002 11.01.2021-31.07.2021 10 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The purpose of the development assignment is to deepen and expand the professional expertise of the student. The student is able to create new perspectives on his / her professional practice and guide play in the educational community.

Course contents

- Analyzing developmental needs in the work environment
- Utilizing results of analysis and applying to the work environment
- Participatory ways of working
- Evaluation and usability of results / practices / development targets
- Ability to question and differentiate activities and present alternatives

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Metropolia's General Assessment Criteria

Mode of delivery

60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

11.01.2021 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 10 credits
Seats

0 - 20

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

4 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
Developing Play Activities in Early Childhood SX00DU24-3003 16.03.2021-31.07.2021 10 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The purpose of the development assignment is to deepen and expand the professional expertise of the student. The student is able to create new perspectives on his / her professional practice and guide play in the educational community.

Course contents

- Analyzing developmental needs in the work environment
- Utilizing results of analysis and applying to the work environment
- Participatory ways of working
- Evaluation and usability of results / practices / development targets
- Ability to question and differentiate activities and present alternatives

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Metropolia's General Assessment Criteria

Name of lecturer(s)

Saila Nevanen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

16.03.2021 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 10 credits
Seats

0 - 25

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Development of the Welfare State SX00BN91-3026 19.10.2020-26.11.2020 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will understand the impact of the structures and processes of society on the lives of individuals and communities. They will become familiar with the development trends of social policy and how they are tied to the need for change in welfare services. Students will recognise the official and unofficial structures that support wellbeing, social participation and safety. They will comprehend the decision-making mechanisms within society. In addition, students will understand the effects of global economics and national economic development on social activities and people’s living conditions. They will become familiar with the different means of producing and organising welfare services.

Course contents

Welfare theories. Development of the Finnish welfare state and society. International welfare state models. Multi-ple-producer model of the welfare state. Structures and methods of decision-making. Dependency of the welfare state on the global economy, production, standard of living, economic policy and employment.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Literature in Economics:
Grady Klein & Yoram Bauman: The Cartoon Introduction to Economics - volumes I & II

Social Policy (Katja Ihamäki):
Exam: Teaching and literature:
Suomalainen sosiaaliturva. Heikki Niemelä and Kari Salminen. Kela. 9-24. http://www.julkari.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/129154/SocialsecurityinFinland.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
Neoliberalism, Nordic Welfare States and Social Work : Current and Future Challenges (2018)
by Masoud Kamali , and Jessica H. Jönsson
Publisher Taylor & Francis Group, pp 1-46 and 238-270.

Other literature:
Spicker, P. 2017. Arguments for Welfare. The Welfare State and Social Policy. London: Rowman & Littlefield International Ltd. -> Löytyy e-versiona Metcat palvelussa.
Muu kirjallisuus:
George Ritzer (2008): The McDonaldization of Society. Pine Forge Press.
Towards a social investement welfare state? Ideas. policies and challenges. 2012. Eds. Nathalie Morel, Bruno Palier and Joakim Palme. Policy Press.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Contact teaching and assignments, participation 80 % to it.
Katja Ihamäki: teaching in zoom.
Lauri Narinen: teaching in Myllypuro and zoom.
Literature
Exam in Myllypuro in Metropolia

Assessment methods and criteria

Opetukseen osallistuminen, kirjallisuus, tentti 0 - 5. (not translated)

Language of instruction

English

Timing

19.10.2020 - 26.11.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Katja Ihamäki, Lauri Narinen

Further information for students

Katja Ihamäki in zoom:
Tue 27.10. at 12.45-15.30. MPA3026
Thu 29.10. at 12.45-16. MPA6011
Tue 3.11. at 12.45-16. MPA6017
Wed 4.11. at 12.45-14.15 MPA6017

Lauri Narinen:
Tue 20/10 at 8:30 - 11:45 class MPA4011
Fri 23/10 at 8:30 - 11:45 class MPA4011
Thu 29/10 at 8:30 - 11:45 class MPA 6009
Tue 3/11 at 8:30 - 11:45 class MPA4011
Thu 5/11 at 8:30 - 11:45 class MPD 1002

EXAM: Wed 11/11 at 13:00 - 16:00 class MPA 4015 KI/LN in Myllypuro in Metropolia

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

Litterature will be announced later.

Exam schedule

Exam: Wed 11/11 at 13:00 - 16:00 class MPA 4015 KI/LN
Re-exams:

Students use of time and load

Katja Ihamäki: teaching in zoom and assignments:
Tue 27.10. at 12.45-15.30. in zoom (MPA3026)
Thu 29.10. at 12.45-16. in zoom (MPA6011)
Tue 3.11. at 12.45-16. in zoom (MPA6017)
Wed 4.11. at 12.45-14.15 in zoom (MPA6017)

Lauri Narinen:
Tue 20/10 at 8:30 - 11:45 class MPA4011
Fri 23/10 at 8:30 - 11:45 class MPA4011
Thu 29/10 at 8:30 - 11:45 class MPA 6009
Tue 3/11 at 8:30 - 11:45 class MPA4011
Thu 5/11 at 8:30 - 11:45 class MPD 1002

EXAM: Wed 11/11 at 13:00 - 16:00 class MPA 4015 KI/LN in Myllypuro in Metropolia
Disability and Chronic Illness SX00DL75-3004 19.10.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (SXG19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will understand the phenomena related to disability, chronic illness and special education. They will identify the uniqueness of client groups and their special needs. Students know key fundamental concepts, legislation and services. They know the current debate related to practices in the area. They will be able to reflect on their own professional relationship related to the theme.

Course contents

Disability, chronic illness, and special difficulties and related special needs. Experiencing and encountering special needs. Finnish disability policy principles and challenges. Disability legislation as a safeguard for the fundamental rights of the individual. Guiding principles of organising special education and disability services.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

To be completed.

Social Welfare Act
Act on Disability Services and Assistance

Articles:
Rethinking disability: the social model of disability and chronic disease (Sara Goering, 2015)
Illness stories. Themes Emerging Through Narrative (Deborah Docherty & Mary Ann McColl, 2001)
Deinstitutionalisation of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Finland: A Political Perspective (Sonja Miettinen & Antti Teittinen, 2014)
The Need for Self-Determination and Imagination: Personal Budgeting and the Management of Disability Services in Finland (Susan Eriksson, 2014)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures online
Reading tasks
Pair work
Individual work: essay

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in lectures, reading tasks, pair work 40%
Individual essay 60%

Excellent 5
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Good 4-3
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Satisfactory 2-1 or Pass
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Fail 0
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
- The student's professional level is insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Language of instruction

English

Timing

19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG19S1
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Taina Valkeapää

Further information for students

Student can understand different phenomenas referring to disability and chronic illness.
Student is able to recognize different customer groups and can understand their different needs.
Student is capable to adapt essential law points, agreements and services as well as the main basic concepts.
Student can name methods and practices used in the fields of disability, chronic illness as well as special education.
Student can valuate and reflect ongoing discussion of the topic and he/she is capable to reflect his/her own professional work.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

- In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period

Work placement(s)

Work place visitors

Exam schedule

To be announced.

Students use of time and load

5 credits = 135 hours

Location and Time

All lectures are held in Zoom. The link will be send via email.

Thursday 22.10.2020 12.45-16.00
Tuesday 3.11.2020 12.45-16.00
Tuesday 10.11.2020 12.45-16.00
Thursday 19.11.2020 12.45-16.00
Tuesday 24.11.2020 12.45-16.00
Thursday 26.11.2020 9.00-13.00 (Guest lecture: time will be specified)
Wednesday 02.12.2020 12.45-16.00
Monday 7.12.2020 8.30-11.45
Diverse Educational Community SX00DU23-3002 11.01.2021-31.07.2021 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student work towards professional interaction based on trust, appreciation and respect for all families. The cooperation takes into account the diversity of families, their different languages, cultures and religions. The interaction reflects respect for the guardians’ knowledge of their children and for the staff's professional knowledge and competence. The student is able to utilize the different skills and strengths of the members of work community and act as an active member of the working community.

Course contents

- The child as a member of different growth environments
- Participation of children´s guardians and consideration of the diversity of families
- Multidisciplinary cooperation and good team work skills in an ECEC unit

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Metropolia's General Assessment Criteria

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Informed later

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The tuition is in Finnish and in English
Independent work on Moodle -workspace
Assignments

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments
Evaluation is based on the study units objectives and contents.

Metropolia's General Assessment Criteria

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

11.01.2021 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Seats

10 - 35

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

You need to book time for the assignments as well.
In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

Informed later

Exam schedule

-

International connections

-

Students use of time and load

5x 27h = 135 h

Content periodicity

-

Location and Time

-
Diverse Educational Community SX00DU23-3003 11.01.2021-31.07.2021 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student work towards professional interaction based on trust, appreciation and respect for all families. The cooperation takes into account the diversity of families, their different languages, cultures and religions. The interaction reflects respect for the guardians’ knowledge of their children and for the staff's professional knowledge and competence. The student is able to utilize the different skills and strengths of the members of work community and act as an active member of the working community.

Course contents

- The child as a member of different growth environments
- Participation of children´s guardians and consideration of the diversity of families
- Multidisciplinary cooperation and good team work skills in an ECEC unit

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Metropolia's General Assessment Criteria

Name of lecturer(s)

Saila Nevanen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

11.01.2021 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 25

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Elective online course SX00EL20-3001 11.01.2021-31.07.2021 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

During the spring term students will choose an online course from two options which will be announced later.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

11.01.2021 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 45

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Empowering, Ethics and Work Challenges SX00BO25-3024 01.08.2020-18.10.2020 10 credits (SXG19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know the theoretical foundations of empowerment and influence. In their work with clients, they will know how to use culturally sensitive socio-pedagogical means to strengthen the social inclusion of individuals and communities. Students will be able to use the tools of social influence and create citizenship-reinforcing inclusion and community. They will be able to express themselves in many ways and participate in social debate. Students will be aware of the impact of their own values on client work. They will recognise the significance of the exercise of power and ethical value conflicts in their work in the social services.
The students will understand the importance of professional and work ethics in social work, and be committed to the ethical principles of social work and act accordingly. They will be able to reflect on ethical challenges in light of their own values and for the development of their activities. Students will understand the importance of emotions in professional work and learn to deal with their own feelings reflectively. They will internalise the importance of professionalism in their interactions. Students will be able to anticipate and act in threatening client situations.

Course contents

Theories of Empowerment. Power and the exercise of power. The different channels of social influence. Civic ac-tion. Challenges to socio-pedagogical work in an increasingly multi-value society. Tension between the individual and society. Media education, media skills and social media. Language for a client-empowering approach.
Professional ethics in social services. Work ethics. International and national conventions and guidelines. Ethics of reporting in client work. Self-reflection of activities and choices from an ethical point of view. The significance and handling emotions in ethically challenging situations.
Limiting of the right to self-determination. Interaction in threatening customer situations. Anticipating threatening situations, and examination of one’s own courses of action. Aggressive client situations.
Responsibility in taking care of one’s own workplace wellbeing.
The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Literature for the EXAM:
Empowerment:
Understanding and Operationalising Empowerment. Cecilia Luttrell and Sitna Quiroz with Claire Scrutton and Kate Bird. ODI Working Paper 308
Ethics:
Ethics in Social Work - An Ethical Code For Social Work Professionals. Akademiker förbundet SSRA) Bonnie Steinbock: Adultery. 1986

Russ Shafer-Landau: Fundamentals of Ethics. 2010 Ch. Introduction, Part One: The Good Life: ch. 1 - 4; Part Two: Doing the Right Thing: materials on Consequentialism, Kantianism, Social Contract Tradition and Virtue Ethics

Client Situations>
Social Psychology of Aggression
Media and Critical Thinking;
Normand Baillargeon: A Short Course in Intellectual Self-Defence: Ch. 4 Media

NOTE! Students should read the exam material before the course starts.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Contact teaching
Literature
Guidance and project
Self-directed learning
Seminar

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in the course, passing exam (0-5) and a project report plus presentation (0-5).
80% attendance in contact teaching and project work is required. The project groups assess the activity of group members in their final report.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- SXG19S1
Seats

15 - 30

Teacher(s)

Jyrki Konkka, Leigh Rauhala

Further information for students

n/a

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

n/a

Work placement(s)

n/a

Exam schedule

To Be Announced

International connections

ESR project Connext for Inclusion seminar

Students use of time and load

27 hours per credit

Content periodicity

Tentative Schedule (changes may occur)
26.08.2020 08.30 - 16.00 Connext gamified seminar
31.08.2020 12.30 - 16.00 MPA6011
01.09.2020 12.30 - 16.00 MPA3007
03.09.2020 12.30 - 16.00 MPA6011
07.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6017
10.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPB4006
14.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6017
15.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6017
21.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA5015
23.09.2020 12.30 - 15.00
25.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA
28.09.2020 09.00 - 11.45 MPA6012
13.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6017
15.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6011

Location and Time

Autumn 2020 - period 1
Myllypuro Campus
Entrepreneurship in Welfare, Leadership and Service Production SX00BU39-3054 10.08.2020-24.09.2020 5 credits (SXG17S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know the different ways of organising and producing welfare, as well as the relevant legislation. Students will understand the importance of strategic leadership to company activity and how different strategies function in the background of business success and profitability. They will understand the importance of defining vision and basic mission statements, and see workplace skills as a factor in workplace wellbeing. Students will understand the societal importance of entrepreneurship and the relationship between financial and operational activities. Students will adopt a more entrepreneurial attitude and understand the influence of business factors on the profitability of the organisation. Students will be able to evaluate and develop business ideas and assess their possibilities of success. They will be able to develop cost-effective welfare, have the basic skills to start businesses and make use of public consultation services.

Course contents

Working environments within welfare and their defining legislation, contractual practices and financing.
Societal challenges to and effects on service needs and their production. Strategic thinking and leading. Vision, basic mission and workplace skills. Different strategies. Internal and external entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial attitude and skills. The productising, pricing and quality of services. Starting a business, from business idea to business plan. Different types of businesses. Procurement methods and processes.
The focus of the course contents will be specified in the syllabus.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student is able to:
- Display learning in core content
- Use individual professional concepts correctly
- Find information for a specific situation
- Distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
- Act in individual professional situations as instructed
- Display learning in his professional field
- Show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- Follow safety instructions
- Display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
- Operate as a member of a student group

Good

Student is able to:
- Display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
- Assess and limit the amount of information needed
- Operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
- Operate in a multicultural environment
- Operate safely
- Act according to professional ethics
- Operate in a student group

Excellent

Student is able to:
- Use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- Assess and use various information sources
- Apply professional information in professional assignments
- Work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- Act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- To take safety issues into consideration in his action
- Argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- Organise the activities of a group of students

Name of lecturer(s)

Soile Bergström

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mostly independent web-based studying (literature etc)

Contact teaching:
Tue 18/8 at 9-12, MPA2030
Tue 15/9 at 9-12 MPA2028
Fri 18/9 at 9-12 MPA2022 Exam

Litterature:
https://newcohelsinki.fi/wp-content/uploads/SUK_GUIDE_2020_eng_verkkoon_linkit.pdf

Language of instruction

English

Timing

10.08.2020 - 24.09.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG17S1
Teacher(s)

Lauri Narinen

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

To be announced later.
Everyday Life of Families and Children in Finnish Society SX00BZ93-3019 13.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will understand the diversity of childhood and family life as a social phenomenon. They will identify the components of child and family welfare as well as the conceptual changes of childhood and the child in Finnish society. They will understand the importance of childhood for supporting inclusion and preventing social exclusion.

Course contents

Components of child and family welfare. Social integration, poverty, exclusion and marginalization from a child-hood point of view. Forms of early support. A resource-based perspective.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Exam material:
Törrönen, Maritta, 2014; Everyday happiness : the everyday life and well-being of families with children. AND
Kalliala, M. 2011. Look at me! Does the adult truly see and respond to the child in Finnish day-care centres? European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 19(2), 237-253.

Material for the assignment (for the field work) will be announced later.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive learning
Collaborative learning
Field work

Please note! All students are expected to participate in the orientation lecture and to the group exam

The assignment and exam can written in English

Assessment methods and criteria

Closed book exam (group exam)
Learning assignment (field work)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

13.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2019 - 31.07.2019
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 20

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

The teaching in the course is in Finnish, English is also used as lecture materials. Assignment and exam can be done in English.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

According to the APL-system

Exam schedule

Group based exam 1.10.2020 at 08.30-11.45, MPA5018

Re-exam dates will be announced in orientation.

Students use of time and load

5x27 h =135 h

Content periodicity

Lectures and a field assignment, which is done independently during the course. The tasks are reviewed together.
The course ends with a group exam.

Location and Time

The schedule of Metropolia Open University of Applied Sciences:

Required attendance marked on schedule (*).
If you cannot access these, please contact either satu.hakanen@metropolia.fi or saila.nevanen@metropolia.fi
From the point of view of progress in studies, it is desirable to participate in other lectures marked in the schedule, too.

21.08.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4009 ORIENTAATIO Lapset ja lapsuus Suomessa, pakollinen läsnäolo *
2.9.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4009 luento, Sosiaalinen osallisuus, köyhyys, syrjäytyminen ja marginalisaatio (lasten ja perheiden näkökulma)
3.9.2020 12.45-16.00 MPA6009 luento, Lasten ja perheiden hyvinvoinnin osatekijät
4.9.2020 klo 8.30-11.45 MPA4009 luento, Varhainen tuki, voimavaralähtöisyys ja positiivinen pedagogiikka *
17.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009 luento, Erilaiset perheet varhaiskasvatuksessa
23.9.2020 08.30 - 11.45 Kenttätehtävän/oppimistehtävän purku
01.10.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPA5018 RYHMÄTENTTI *
Everyday Life of Families and Children in Finnish Society SX00BZ93-3020 21.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will understand the diversity of childhood and family life as a social phenomenon. They will identify the components of child and family welfare as well as the conceptual changes of childhood and the child in Finnish society. They will understand the importance of childhood for supporting inclusion and preventing social exclusion.

Course contents

Components of child and family welfare. Social integration, poverty, exclusion and marginalization from a child-hood point of view. Forms of early support. A resource-based perspective.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Exam material:
Törrönen, Maritta, 2014; Everyday happiness : the everyday life and well-being of families with children. AND
Kalliala, M. 2011. Look at me! Does the adult truly see and respond to the child in Finnish day-care centres? European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 19(2), 237-253.

Material for the assignment (for the field work) will be announced later.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive learning
Collaborative learning
Field work

The assignment and exam can written in English

Please note! All students are expected to participate in the orientation lecture and to the group exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Closed book exam (group exam)
Learning assignment (field work)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

21.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2019 - 31.07.2019
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 25

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

The teaching in the course is in Finnish, English is also used as lecture materials. Assignment and exam can be done in English.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

Group based exam 1.10.2020 at 08.30-11.45, MPA5018

Re-exam dates will be announced in orientation.

Students use of time and load

5x27 h =135 h

Content periodicity

Lectures and a field assignment, which is done independently during the course. The tasks are reviewed together.
The course ends with a group exam.

Location and Time

The schedule of Metropolia Open University of Applied Sciences:

Required attendance marked on schedule (*).
If you cannot access these, please contact either satu.hakanen@metropolia.fi or saila.nevanen@metropolia.fi
From the point of view of progress in studies, it is desirable to participate in other lectures marked in the schedule, too.

21.08.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4009 ORIENTAATIO Lapset ja lapsuus Suomessa, pakollinen läsnäolo *
2.9.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4009 luento, Sosiaalinen osallisuus, köyhyys, syrjäytyminen ja marginalisaatio (lasten ja perheiden näkökulma)
3.9.2020 12.45-16.00 MPA6009 luento, Lasten ja perheiden hyvinvoinnin osatekijät
4.9.2020 klo 8.30-11.45 MPA4009 luento, Varhainen tuki, voimavaralähtöisyys ja positiivinen pedagogiikka *
17.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009 luento, Erilaiset perheet varhaiskasvatuksessa
23.9.2020 08.30 - 11.45 Kenttätehtävän/oppimistehtävän purku
01.10.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPA5018 RYHMÄTENTTI *
Everyday Life of Families and Children in Finnish Society SX00BZ93-3022 06.01.2021-14.03.2021 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will understand the diversity of childhood and family life as a social phenomenon. They will identify the components of child and family welfare as well as the conceptual changes of childhood and the child in Finnish society. They will understand the importance of childhood for supporting inclusion and preventing social exclusion.

Course contents

Components of child and family welfare. Social integration, poverty, exclusion and marginalization from a child-hood point of view. Forms of early support. A resource-based perspective.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Exam material:

Törrönen, Maritta, 2014; Everyday happiness : the everyday life and well-being of families with children.

Kalliala, M. 2011. Look at me! Does the adult truly see and respond to the child in Finnish day-care centres? European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 19(2), 237-253.

Lecture notes.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive learning
Collaborative learning
Field work/Learning assignment

Please note! All students are expected to participate in the orientation lecture, presentations and discussions on learning assignments -lecture, and to the group exam. Active participation is required 50% minimum.

Teaching is either distance or contact teaching,
according to current recommendations.
It will be announced before the start of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Closed book exam (group exam)
Learning assignment

Metropolia's General Assessment Criteria

Language of instruction

English

Timing

06.01.2021 - 14.03.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Sylvia Hakari, Satu Hakanen, Laura Holmi

Further information for students

Lasten ja lapsiperheiden arki suomalaisessa yhteiskunnassa
Everyday Life of Families and Children in Finnish Society
Spring term 2020/Kevät lukukausi 2020

Opintojakso on kaksikielinen
Please note that this course is bilingual with instruction both in Finnish and in English

Timing of the course (There may be changes):

You must book time for independent studying too.

11.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Orientation lecture
.02.2021 Rescource based model of Families, Children and childhood in Finland and in the world (global awareness)
16.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Social Integration, Poverty, Exclusion and Marginalization from a childhood point of view
17.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Wellbeing in Families with Children
23.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Forms of early support; resource based perspective and positive pedagogy
25.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Diverse Families in early education
02.03.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Family policy and social services
09.03.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Presentations and discussions on learning assignments
12.03.2021 12.45 - 16.0027. Group based exam

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

According to the APL-system

Exam schedule

To be announced in the orientation lecture.

Students use of time and load

5x27 h =135 h

Location and Time

Timing of the course (There may be changes):

11.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Orientation lecture
12.02.2021 08.30-11.45 Rescource based model of Families, Children and childhood in Finland and in the world (global awareness)
16.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Social Integration, Poverty, Exclusion and Marginalization from a childhood point of view
17.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Wellbeing in Families with Children
23.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Forms of early support; resource based perspective and positive pedagogy
25.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Diverse Families in early education
02.03.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Family policy and social services
09.03.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Presentations and discussions on learning assignments
12.03.2021 12.45 - 16.0027. Group based exam
Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish in the field of Social Work SX00DT34-3002 22.10.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

On completion of the course the student will recognize his or her proficiency level, and know how to improve his or her language skills independently during and after the professional studies. He or she is also able to communicate sufficiently both orally and in writing to an audience within and outside the field.
Furthermore, the student will identify the situational variation of language, especially the difference between formal and informal style. The student will also identify, understand and summarize texts related to social field or social work. Further, the student will be able to write clear and coherent texts about both field-specific and general working-life related topics.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

A student attending the course is to have the minimum language proficiency level of an independent user B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages developed by the Council of Europe. The course provides guidance and tools for the student to achieve level B2 (independent user).

Course contents

Revision of grammatical structures. Understanding the situational variation of language, especially the use of formal and informal Finnish. Oral communication in working-life related situations. Reading, reporting and writing texts related to the social field and working life. Self-assessing one’s language and communication skills and developing learning strategies.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Structures typical in written documents
- The students’ vocabulary and grammar are sufficient for writing comprehensible and almost mistake-free texts. They are familiar with the linguistic means for writing clear and coherent text.

Differences between formal and informal style
- The students identify the requirements and principles of different forms of communication and take them into account in their texts.

Understanding and composing field-specific and working life related texts and oral conversation
- The students can independently read texts on general and field-related topics. They identify the main points in a text. The students are able to communicate information and their own views, also in oral conversations.

Assessment and development of one’s own language skills
- The students receive feedback and make an effort to apply it in their oral and written communication.

Good

Structures typical in written documents
- The students are able to use relatively complex sentence structures and linguistic means to write clear and coherent text. They have a relatively extensive knowledge of the terminology of their own field and working life related topics. Language errors may occur but do not cause misunderstandings.

Differences between formal and informal style
- The students are able to compose texts required in their own field and working life taking into account the requirements of the different formats for communication.

Understanding and composing field-specific and working life related texts and oral conversation
- The students can independently read long texts related to their own field and working life. They are able to find the main points in a text and identify the purpose of the writer and the text. The students are able to write clear, detailed texts and express information and views quite precisely, also in oral conversations.

Assessment and development of one’s own language skills
- The students are able to assess their own language skills and propose development objectives.

Excellent

Structures typical in written documents
- The students have a good command of grammar and an extensive vocabulary. Their ability to express themselves in writing is not restricted by inadequate language skills.

Differences between formal and informal style
- The students are able to compose texts required in their own field and working life taking into account the different requirements for formal or informal communication.

Understanding and composing field-specific and working life related texts and oral conversation
- The students are able to independently read a wide range of texts. They are able to summarize the main points and identify the writer’s attitude and the purpose of the text. The students are able to compose clear, detailed and well-structured texts required in their own field and working life. They express themselves efficiently, also in oral conversations.

Assessment and development of one’s own language skills
- The students are willing and able to develop their language skills purposefully.

Further information

The course is obligatory for the students of Degree Programme in Social Services, whose language of school education is not Finnish, whose Finnish skills are B2 or lower, and who have been exempted from Swedish studies.

Name of lecturer(s)

Eveliina Korpela

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

22.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Maija Lepola

Further information for students

Työelämän suomi sosiaalialalla, syksy 2020
ALUSTAVA AIKATAULU
to 22.10. klo 12.45 – 16.00
ti 27.10. klo 8.30 – 11.45
ke 28.10. klo 8.30 – 11.45
ti 5.11. klo 8.30 – 11.45
ti 10.11. klo 8.30 – 11.45
to 12.11. klo 12.30 – 15.45
ti 17.11. klo 12.30 – 15.45
to 19.11. klo 12.30 – 15.45
ti 24.11. klo 12.30 – 15.45
to 26.11. klo 12.30 – 15.45
to 3.12. klo 8.30 – 11.45 TENTTI
ti 8.12. klo 8.30 – 11.45 TENTIN PALAUTE
to 17.12. klo 8.30 – 11.45 UUSINTATENTTI (not translated)

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Location and Time

Työelämän suomi sosiaalialalla, syksy 2020
ALUSTAVA AIKATAULU
to 22.10. klo 12.45 – 16.00
ti 27.10. klo 8.30 – 11.45
ke 28.10. klo 8.30 – 11.45
ti 5.11. klo 8.30 – 11.45
ti 10.11. klo 8.30 – 11.45
to 12.11. klo 12.30 – 15.45
ti 17.11. klo 12.30 – 15.45
to 19.11. klo 12.30 – 15.45
ti 24.11. klo 12.30 – 15.45
to 26.11. klo 12.30 – 15.45
to 3.12. klo 8.30 – 11.45 TENTTI
ti 8.12. klo 8.30 – 11.45 TENTIN PALAUTE
to 17.12. klo 8.30 – 11.45 UUSINTATENTTI (not translated)
First Internship SX00DL78-3010 22.02.2021-09.04.2021 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know how to work within the socio-pedagogical framework. They will know the appropriate ways to support individuals and communities in everyday life activities. Students will know how to interact in working life situations by taking into account the communication culture and habits of the organisation, and by anticipating the necessary interactive skills needed in different situations. Additionally, they will identify and take into account the specific characteristics of cross-cultural communication. The students will be goal-oriented and learn to document and evaluate their activities. They will be able to take care of their own wellbeing. Students will know first aid for emergency situations.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Prerequisites: Introduction to Social Pedagogy

Course contents

Internship in a socio-pedagogical work environment in the metropolitan area, where students apply the means of supporting life’s processes (5 credits). Includes emergency first aid training.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

N/A

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

N/A

Assessment methods and criteria

N/A

Language of instruction

English

Timing

22.02.2021 - 09.04.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 40

Teacher(s)

Soile Bergström, Seija Mäenpää, Leigh Rauhala, Niina Pietilä, Ari-Pekka Åker

Further information for students

N/A

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

N/A

Content periodicity

N/A

Location and Time

N/A

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

N/A

Approved / Failed

NA
How to Become a Good Writer SX00DO57-3008 01.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students will be able to recognise their knowledge, skills and attitudes as a writer. They will understand the situational variation of language, and will be able to recognise and utilise different text types accordingly. Students will deepen their skills of language revision and editing, and will be able to analyse special features of written communication in health care and social services and academic writing. Students will be able to produce structured and clear professional texts.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Students are recommended to have completed the course Professional Communication and IT Skills (5 cr.)

Course contents

Constructing one’s identity as a writer. Getting acquainted with the principles of register in different genres. Revising and editing. Special features of written communication in health care and social services. Academic writing.

Name of lecturer(s)

Eveliina Korpela

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Kurssialustalla Moodlessa esitelty materiaali (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Harjoitukset, tehtävät, keskustelu (not translated)

Assessment methods and criteria

Tehtävät, harjoitukset

Hyväksytty suoritus
Opiskelija palauttaa eri osioiden kirjalliset tehtävät hyväksytysti ja osallistuu aktiivisesti kurssin verkkokeskusteluihin.

Arviointikriteerit
Hyväksytty
Opiskelijan sanasto ja kielioppi riittävät ymmärrettävän ja melko virheettömän tekstin kirjoittamiseen.
Opiskelija osoittaa tuntevansa kielelliset keinot selkeän ja sidosteisen tekstin laatimiseksi.
Opiskelija osoittaa hallitsevansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielen erot.
Opiskelija tuntee eri tekstilajien muodollisuusvaatimukset ja periaatteet ja osaa ottaa ne huomioon teksteissään.
Opiskelija kykenee laatimaan ja ymmärtämään oman alansa tekstejä.
Opiskelija pystyy itsenäisesti lukemaan pitkähköjä tekstejä omasta alastaan.
Opiskelija osaa laatia omaan alaansa liittyviä työelämän tekstejä ja ilmaisee tietoja ja näkemyksiään melko sujuvasti.
Opiskelija kykenee arvioimaan ja kehittämään omaa kielitaitoaan itsenäisesti.
Opiskelija pystyy ottamaan vastaan palautetta ja soveltaa sitä kirjallisiin tuotoksiinsa.
Hylätty
Opiskelijan teksteissä olevat kielivirheet haittaavat ymmärtämistä ratkaisevasti.
Opiskelija ei kykene laatimaan selkeää ja yhtenäistä tekstiä, vaan tuotokset jäävät luettelomaisiksi ja irrallisiksi.
Opiskelija ei osoita tunnistavansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielen eroja, eikä osaa ottaa tekstin muodollisuusvaatimuksia huomioon kirjoituksissaan.
Opiskelija ei osaa tuottaa oman alansa tekstejä eikä osoita ymmärtävänsä oman alansa ammattitekstiä.
Opiskelija ei osaa ilmaista itseään ja näkemyksiään suomen kielellä ymmärrettävästi.
Arviointikriteerit (niille opiskelijoille, jotka ovat saaneet vapautuksen ruotsista ja korvaavat kurssilla opintojakson Työelämän suomi).

Arviointikriteerit niille, jotka korvaavat suorituksella Työelämän suomen -opintojakson:

Hyvä
Opiskelija osaa käyttää vaativiakin lauserakenteita ja kielellisiä keinoja selkeän ja sidosteisen tekstin laatimiseksi.
Opiskelija osoittaa hallitsevansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielenkäytön erot hyvin.
Opiskelija tuntee eri tekstilajien muodollisuusvaatimukset ja periaatteet ja osaa soveltaa niitä teksteihinsä.
Opiskelija osaa laatia selkeitä, sujuvia ja tarkoituksenmukaisia oman alansa tekstejä.
Opiskelija pystyy itsenäisesti lukemaan pitkiäkin oman alansa tekstejä.
Opiskelija löytää pääkohdat tekstistä ja tunnistaa kirjoittajan ja tekstin tarkoituksen.
Opiskelija osaa kirjoittaa selkeitä ja yksityiskohtaisia tekstejä ja ilmaisee tietojaan ja näkemyksiään tarkasti.
Opiskelija kykenee arvioimaan ja kehittämään omaa kielitaitoaan itsenäisesti.
Opiskelija pystyy ottamaan vastaan palautetta ja soveltaa sitä kirjallisiin tuotoksiinsa.

Tyydyttävä
Opiskelijan sanasto ja kielioppi riittävät ymmärrettävän ja melko virheettömän tekstin kirjoittamiseen.
Opiskelija osoittaa tuntevansa kielelliset keinot selkeän ja sidosteisen tekstin laatimiseksi.
Opiskelija osoittaa hallitsevansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielen erot.
Opiskelija tuntee eri tekstilajien muodollisuusvaatimukset ja periaatteet ja osaa ottaa ne huomioon teksteissään.
Opiskelija kykenee laatimaan ja ymmärtämään oman alansa tekstejä.
Opiskelija pystyy itsenäisesti lukemaan pitkähköjä tekstejä omasta alastaan.
Opiskelija osaa laatia omaan alaansa liittyviä työelämän tekstejä ja ilmaisee tietoja ja näkemyksiään melko sujuvasti.
Opiskelija kykenee arvioimaan ja kehittämään omaa kielitaitoaan itsenäisesti.
Opiskelija pystyy ottamaan vastaan palautetta ja soveltaa sitä kirjallisiin tuotoksiinsa.

Hylätty
Opiskelijan teksteissä olevat kielivirheet haittaavat ymmärtämistä ratkaisevasti.
Opiskelija ei kykene laatimaan selkeää ja yhtenäistä tekstiä, vaan tuotokset jäävät luettelomaisiksi ja irrallisiksi.
Opiskelija ei osoita tunnistavansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielen eroja, eikä osaa ottaa tekstin muodollisuusvaatimuksia huomioon kirjoituksissaan.
Opiskelija ei osaa tuottaa oman alansa tekstejä eikä osoita ymmärtävänsä oman alansa ammattitekstiä.
Opiskelija ei osaa ilmaista itseään ja näkemyksiään suomen kielellä ymmärrettävästi. (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 31.08.2020
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Eveliina Korpela

Further information for students

Opintojakso sopii tutkinto-opiskelijoiden valinnaiseksi opinnoksi. Kurssin voi suorittaa EQF-tasolla 6 (AMK-opiskelijat) tai tasolla 7 (YAMK-opiskelijat).

Opintojakso on tarkoitettu ensisijaisesti hyvinvointialojen tutkintojen opiskelijoille (apuvälinetekniikka, fysioterapia, jalkaterapia, optometria, osteopatia, toimintaterapia, sosiaaliala ja vanhustyö).
Toteutukseen otetaan 30 opiskelijaa ilmoittautumisjärjestyksessä.
Kurssin ennakkovaatimuksena on Asiantuntijaviestintä ja tietotekniikka -opintojakson hyväksytty suoritus. .
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Opintojakso keskittyy kirjallisten viestintätaitojen kehittämiseen. Ydinsisältö on seuraava:
- Oma kirjoittajakuvani: syvennä ymmärrystäsi tiedoistasi, taidoistasi ja asenteistasi kirjoittajana
- Erilaiset tekstit: tutustu tekstilajiajatteluun
- Kielen- ja tekstinhuoltoa: hio taitojasi tekstintekijänä
- Kirjoittaminen sosiaali- ja terveysalalla: perehdy sosiaali- ja terveysalan kirjallisen viestinnän erityispiirteisiin
- Tieteellinen kirjoittaminen: syvennä ymmärrystäsi tieteellisestä kirjoittamisesta
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Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Occupational Therapy, Elderly Care, Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Students use of time and load

Moodle-kurssipohja aukeaa torstaina 22.10. Kurssi on jaettu kahteen osaan. Ensimmäisen osan tehtävien pitää olla suoritettuna 15.11. mennessä, jotta voi jatkaa kurssin toiseen osaan. Toisen osan tehtävien tulee olla valmiita 14.12. mennessä. Kaikki kurssin tehtävät palautetaan sovitulla tavalla Moodle-työtilaan. (not translated)

Location and Time

Kurssi toteutetaan kokonaan verkko-opintoina Moodle-alustalla loka - joulukuussa 2020.
Vastuuopettaja Eveliina Korpela (not translated)
How to Become a Good Writer SX00DO57-3009 01.02.2021-28.03.2021 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students will be able to recognise their knowledge, skills and attitudes as a writer. They will understand the situational variation of language, and will be able to recognise and utilise different text types accordingly. Students will deepen their skills of language revision and editing, and will be able to analyse special features of written communication in health care and social services and academic writing. Students will be able to produce structured and clear professional texts.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Students are recommended to have completed the course Professional Communication and IT Skills (5 cr.)

Course contents

Constructing one’s identity as a writer. Getting acquainted with the principles of register in different genres. Revising and editing. Special features of written communication in health care and social services. Academic writing.

Name of lecturer(s)

Marianne Roivas

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Kurssialustalla Moodlessa esitelty materiaali (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Harjoitukset, tehtävät, keskustelu (not translated)

Assessment methods and criteria

Tehtävät, harjoitukset

Hyväksytty suoritus
Opiskelija palauttaa eri osioiden kirjalliset tehtävät hyväksytysti ja osallistuu aktiivisesti kurssin verkkokeskusteluihin.

Arviointikriteerit
Hyväksytty
Opiskelijan sanasto ja kielioppi riittävät ymmärrettävän ja melko virheettömän tekstin kirjoittamiseen.
Opiskelija osoittaa tuntevansa kielelliset keinot selkeän ja sidosteisen tekstin laatimiseksi.
Opiskelija osoittaa hallitsevansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielen erot.
Opiskelija tuntee eri tekstilajien muodollisuusvaatimukset ja periaatteet ja osaa ottaa ne huomioon teksteissään.
Opiskelija kykenee laatimaan ja ymmärtämään oman alansa tekstejä.
Opiskelija pystyy itsenäisesti lukemaan pitkähköjä tekstejä omasta alastaan.
Opiskelija osaa laatia omaan alaansa liittyviä työelämän tekstejä ja ilmaisee tietoja ja näkemyksiään melko sujuvasti.
Opiskelija kykenee arvioimaan ja kehittämään omaa kielitaitoaan itsenäisesti.
Opiskelija pystyy ottamaan vastaan palautetta ja soveltaa sitä kirjallisiin tuotoksiinsa.
Hylätty
Opiskelijan teksteissä olevat kielivirheet haittaavat ymmärtämistä ratkaisevasti.
Opiskelija ei kykene laatimaan selkeää ja yhtenäistä tekstiä, vaan tuotokset jäävät luettelomaisiksi ja irrallisiksi.
Opiskelija ei osoita tunnistavansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielen eroja, eikä osaa ottaa tekstin muodollisuusvaatimuksia huomioon kirjoituksissaan.
Opiskelija ei osaa tuottaa oman alansa tekstejä eikä osoita ymmärtävänsä oman alansa ammattitekstiä.
Opiskelija ei osaa ilmaista itseään ja näkemyksiään suomen kielellä ymmärrettävästi.
Arviointikriteerit (niille opiskelijoille, jotka ovat saaneet vapautuksen ruotsista ja korvaavat kurssilla opintojakson Työelämän suomi).

Arviointikriteerit niille, jotka korvaavat suorituksella Työelämän suomen -opintojakson:

Hyvä
Opiskelija osaa käyttää vaativiakin lauserakenteita ja kielellisiä keinoja selkeän ja sidosteisen tekstin laatimiseksi.
Opiskelija osoittaa hallitsevansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielenkäytön erot hyvin.
Opiskelija tuntee eri tekstilajien muodollisuusvaatimukset ja periaatteet ja osaa soveltaa niitä teksteihinsä.
Opiskelija osaa laatia selkeitä, sujuvia ja tarkoituksenmukaisia oman alansa tekstejä.
Opiskelija pystyy itsenäisesti lukemaan pitkiäkin oman alansa tekstejä.
Opiskelija löytää pääkohdat tekstistä ja tunnistaa kirjoittajan ja tekstin tarkoituksen.
Opiskelija osaa kirjoittaa selkeitä ja yksityiskohtaisia tekstejä ja ilmaisee tietojaan ja näkemyksiään tarkasti.
Opiskelija kykenee arvioimaan ja kehittämään omaa kielitaitoaan itsenäisesti.
Opiskelija pystyy ottamaan vastaan palautetta ja soveltaa sitä kirjallisiin tuotoksiinsa.

Tyydyttävä
Opiskelijan sanasto ja kielioppi riittävät ymmärrettävän ja melko virheettömän tekstin kirjoittamiseen.
Opiskelija osoittaa tuntevansa kielelliset keinot selkeän ja sidosteisen tekstin laatimiseksi.
Opiskelija osoittaa hallitsevansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielen erot.
Opiskelija tuntee eri tekstilajien muodollisuusvaatimukset ja periaatteet ja osaa ottaa ne huomioon teksteissään.
Opiskelija kykenee laatimaan ja ymmärtämään oman alansa tekstejä.
Opiskelija pystyy itsenäisesti lukemaan pitkähköjä tekstejä omasta alastaan.
Opiskelija osaa laatia omaan alaansa liittyviä työelämän tekstejä ja ilmaisee tietoja ja näkemyksiään melko sujuvasti.
Opiskelija kykenee arvioimaan ja kehittämään omaa kielitaitoaan itsenäisesti.
Opiskelija pystyy ottamaan vastaan palautetta ja soveltaa sitä kirjallisiin tuotoksiinsa.

Hylätty
Opiskelijan teksteissä olevat kielivirheet haittaavat ymmärtämistä ratkaisevasti.
Opiskelija ei kykene laatimaan selkeää ja yhtenäistä tekstiä, vaan tuotokset jäävät luettelomaisiksi ja irrallisiksi.
Opiskelija ei osoita tunnistavansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielen eroja, eikä osaa ottaa tekstin muodollisuusvaatimuksia huomioon kirjoituksissaan.
Opiskelija ei osaa tuottaa oman alansa tekstejä eikä osoita ymmärtävänsä oman alansa ammattitekstiä.
Opiskelija ei osaa ilmaista itseään ja näkemyksiään suomen kielellä ymmärrettävästi. (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.02.2021 - 28.03.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Marianne Roivas

Further information for students

Opintojakso sopii tutkinto-opiskelijoiden valinnaiseksi opinnoksi. Kurssin voi suorittaa EQF-tasolla 6 (AMK-opiskelijat) tai tasolla 7 (YAMK-opiskelijat).

Opintojakso on tarkoitettu ensisijaisesti hyvinvointialojen tutkintojen opiskelijoille (apuvälinetekniikka, fysioterapia, jalkaterapia, optometria, osteopatia, toimintaterapia, sosiaaliala ja vanhustyö).
Toteutukseen otetaan 30 opiskelijaa ilmoittautumisjärjestyksessä.
Kurssin ennakkovaatimuksena on Asiantuntijaviestintä ja tietotekniikka -opintojakson hyväksytty suoritus. .
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Opintojakso keskittyy kirjallisten viestintätaitojen kehittämiseen. Ydinsisältö on seuraava:
- Oma kirjoittajakuvani: syvennä ymmärrystäsi tiedoistasi, taidoistasi ja asenteistasi kirjoittajana
- Erilaiset tekstit: tutustu tekstilajiajatteluun
- Kielen- ja tekstinhuoltoa: hio taitojasi tekstintekijänä
- Kirjoittaminen sosiaali- ja terveysalalla: perehdy sosiaali- ja terveysalan kirjallisen viestinnän erityispiirteisiin
- Tieteellinen kirjoittaminen: syvennä ymmärrystäsi tieteellisestä kirjoittamisesta
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Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Physiotherapy, Elderly Care, Social Services (in English), Osteopathy, Social Services, Podiatry, Optometry

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

R&D proportion

1 credits

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Students use of time and load

Moodle-kurssipohja aukeaa maanantaina 1.2.2021. Kaikkien tehtävien tulee olla valmiita 28.3.2021. mennessä. Kaikki kurssin tehtävät palautetaan sovitulla tavalla Moodle-työtilaan. (not translated)

Location and Time

Kurssi toteutetaan kokonaan verkko-opintoina Moodle-alustalla helmi-maaliskuussa 2021.
Vastuuopettaja Marianne Roivas. (not translated)
Implementing the Bachelor’s Thesis SX00BU42-3096 15.03.2021-23.05.2021 5 credits (SXG18S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will implement the bachelor’s thesis plan they have prepared and write a final report. They will be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the bachelor’s thesis and identify different solutions. They will know how to use English sources of research data.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Passed before course beginning:
SX00BU40 Planning of the Bachelor’s Thesis

Course contents

- Implementation of the bachelor’s thesis with support of industry representatives and instructors.
- Workshops in methodology, academic writing and information gathering
- Preparing a written final report and presenting it in a seminar
- Peer evaluation

Further information

Thesis evaluation as agreed in degree programme.

Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

Name of lecturer(s)

Ulla Saukkonen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

15.03.2021 - 23.05.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG18S1
Teacher(s)

Jyrki Konkka, Sylvia Hakari, Satu Hakanen, Tiina Lehto-Lundén, Jukka Törnroos

Further information for students

SEMINARS (mandatory participation)

For the groups SXH18S1 ja SXG18S1 (students who start in Spring 2021 Thesis process, both in Finnish and English)
- 10.3. and/or 11.3. Planning seminar (SX00BU40-3101 Planning of the Bachelors Thesis)
- 10.5. and/or 12.5. Working seminar (SX00BU42-3096 Implementing the Bachelor´s Thesis

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

R&D proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Location and Time

SEMINARS (mandatory participation)

For the groups SXH18S1 ja SXG18S1 (students who start in Spring 2021 Thesis process, both in Finnish and English)
- 10.3. and/or 11.3. Planning seminar (SX00BU40-3101 Planning of the Bachelors Thesis)
- 10.5. and/or 12.5. Working seminar (SX00BU42-3096 Implementing the Bachelor´s Thesis
Individual Growth and Development SX00BO14-3030 01.01.2021-14.03.2021 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will become familiar with the different phases of life: early childhood, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. They will know and recognise the phases of growth and development and specify factors influencing each of them.

Course contents

Different development theories. Physical, psychological, cognitive and social development and growth during different phases of life.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Human Growth and Development, 3rd ed. 2016, Beckett & Taylor
Readings as assigned

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Contact lectures, reading reflections, final written exam
For early childhood education track also child observation assignment.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam 50%
Reading Reflections/+ECEC track observation task 30%
Participation 20%

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2021 - 14.03.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Teacher(s)

Leigh Rauhala, Satu Hakanen

Further information for students

n/a

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

n/a

Work placement(s)

Collaboration with SETA on Gender Development (TBA)

Exam schedule

Final Exam: 03.03.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4009
Re-exam dates: TBA

International connections

International literature

Students use of time and load

27h per credit

Content periodicity

n/a

Location and Time

Schedule: (tentative, changes may occur)
18.01.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013
21.01.2021 12.30 - 16.00 MPC4013
22.01.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4018
29.01.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA6009
02.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009
03.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4018
09.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013
16.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013
23.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009
03.03.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4009
Individual and Community Counselling SX00BO16-3032 06.01.2021-14.03.2021 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will learn the theoretical basis for counselling. They will know how to prepare and carry out a counselling plan appropriately and by listening to their client. Students will be able to apply the principles of dialogue to coun-selling. They will be capable of supporting participation in a way that respects diversity. Students will be able to offer guidance according to individual needs in both individual and group counselling.

Course contents

Various approaches to client counselling. Goal-oriented, methodical and contextualised counselling. The counsel-lor’s roles. Communication orientations and various dimensions of dialogue. Life-long learning. Building pedagogi-cal relationships. Individual counselling needs. Basics of individual, group and community counselling. Evaluation skills and reflection on one’s own counselling competence.
The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Literature:
McLeod, J & Mcleod J (2011). Counselling Skills, 2nd ed. Chapter 2, 4, 7, 12, 13, 15. (ebook)
Literature for Voluntary Further Reading:
In English:
Adams, Dominelli and Payne, (2002). Social Work Themes, Issues and Critical Debates,2nd ed.
Payne,M. (2005). Modern Social Work Theory, 3rd ed.
L.Fick, Deborah: From Debate to Dialogue. Using the Understanding Process to transform our Conversations.Orchid Publications 1998 (2002)
Markova, Ivana and Foppa, Klaus (eds.) The Dynamics of Dialogue. Harvester Wheatsheaf 1990
Senge, Peter: The Fifth Discipline 1994
Yankelovich, Daniel: The Magic of Dialogue.- Transforming Conflict into Co-operation.Touchstone / Simon and Schuster. 1999/2001
In Finnish:
Onnismaa. Ohjaus- ja neuvontatyö. Aikaa, huomiota ja kunnioitusta. 2007.
Aarnio; Helena. Dialogia etsimässä. Tampereen yliopisto 1999
Arnkil, Tom, Eriksson, Esa ja Arnkil, Robert (2000) Palveluiden dialoginen kehittäminen kunnissa.
Sektorikeskeisyydestä ja projektien kaaoksesta joustavaan verkostointiin.Stakes
Raportteja 253
Heikkilä & Heikkilä: Dialogi -avain innovativisuuteen.WSOY 2001
Mönkkönen, Kaarina: Dialogisuus kommunikaationa ja suhteena. Vastaamisen, vallan ja vastuun merkitys sosiaalialan asiakastyön vuorovaikutuksessa.Kuopion yliopisto 2002

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures and exercises
Learning diary
Group Assignment

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning diary 30 %
Group assignment 30 %
Reading reflections and Participation 40%

Language of instruction

English

Timing

06.01.2021 - 14.03.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Leigh Rauhala, Taina Valkeapää

Further information for students

na

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

na

Work placement(s)

collaboration with Stadin ammattiopiston nuorten työpajat

Exam schedule

na

International connections

na

Students use of time and load

27h per credits

Content periodicity

see above

Location and Time

Tentative Schedule (Changes may occur - Final Schedule available in course syllabus)
19.01.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013
26.01.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4015
28.01.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013
03.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009
11.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009
15.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009
18.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013
22.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013
24.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013
01.03.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009
04.03.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPC4013
08.03.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009
Innovation Project XX00BH18-3461 07.01.2021-14.03.2021 10 credits (KUTUEXC21) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

On completion of the course the student can
- Develop practical, creative and innovative solutions, practices and services with multidisciplinary partners to meet the diverse needs in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
The student participates in project or network-based work and applies his or her expertise in regional, national or international development work.
- Use his or her personal skills and abilities to work and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
- Create a culture of cooperation and negotiation with the team members and other actors.
- Use his or her skills in problem solving, collaboration and communication to support the social development and joint decision making of the team.

Course contents

Project and innovation work: brainstorming, planning, implementing, assessing, communicating, publishing, product development and marketing.
Cooperative skills, interest group activities and networking.
Innovative work methods.
Areas of communal development skills: development processes, coordinating and managing development, reforming the development concepts.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows the principles of project and network-based work.
The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences.
The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student can develop together with the other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work.
The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Further information

Assessment is focused on the work carried out during the course, the gained knowledge upon the completion of the course, meeting the course goals and creating innovative solutions.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

1. Ulla Vehkaperä, Kaarina Pirilä ja Marianne Roivas ( toim.) 2013. Innostu ja Innovoi. Käsikirja innovaatiopintoihin. Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu julkaisusarja. Saatavilla sähköisesti http://www.metropolia.fi/fileadmin/user_upload/Julkaisutoiminta/Julkaisusarjat/OIVA/Innostu_ja_innovoi.pdf
2. Oivallus loppuraportti: http://ek.fi/wp-content/uploads/Oivallus_loppuraportti.pdf
3. MINNO työkalupakki

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactiv lectures
25.1-11.3.2021
Prework
group work, work shop
quided assigment
project work

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuos evaluatio
Active participation for intensive course
theory+projectwork= innovationproject 10 op
Project numeric

Language of instruction

English

Timing

07.01.2021 - 14.03.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- KUTUEXC21
Seats

15 - 30

Teacher(s)

Laura-Maija Hero, Teija Rautiola, Niina Torkko, Satu Vahaluoto, Anita Ahlstrand, Lauri Narinen, Hannele Hokkanen

Further information for students

N/A

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Degree Programme in Nursing

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

R&D proportion

10 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

1op= 27 hours of student work
10 op= 270 hours

Content periodicity

7 weeks.
Advanced assingnment, instructions from news letter from OMA before the begining of the cource
Registration for projects by e-form xx 2021 and ends xx 2021.
Orientation and theory 27.1.
Project work mondays-thursdays
Meeting of the customer on first week
10.3. MINNO Fest. End of projects
11.3.Feed back with superviser
Other days project work in your on project group
Weekly meeting of the supervisor. Usually on Mondays and Thursdays.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows principles of project and network-based work. The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences. The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development process´and decision making. The student can develop together with other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work. The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making. The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team. The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level. The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making. The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors. The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team. The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Innovation Project XX00BH18-3339 12.08.2020-08.10.2020 10 credits (SXG18S1, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

On completion of the course the student can
- Develop practical, creative and innovative solutions, practices and services with multidisciplinary partners to meet the diverse needs in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
The student participates in project or network-based work and applies his or her expertise in regional, national or international development work.
- Use his or her personal skills and abilities to work and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
- Create a culture of cooperation and negotiation with the team members and other actors.
- Use his or her skills in problem solving, collaboration and communication to support the social development and joint decision making of the team.

Course contents

Project and innovation work: brainstorming, planning, implementing, assessing, communicating, publishing, product development and marketing.
Cooperative skills, interest group activities and networking.
Innovative work methods.
Areas of communal development skills: development processes, coordinating and managing development, reforming the development concepts.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows the principles of project and network-based work.
The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences.
The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student can develop together with the other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work.
The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Further information

Assessment is focused on the work carried out during the course, the gained knowledge upon the completion of the course, meeting the course goals and creating innovative solutions.

Name of lecturer(s)

Anita Ahlstrand

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

1. Ulla Vehkaperä, Kaarina Pirilä ja Marianne Roivas ( toim.) 2013. Innostu ja Innovoi. Käsikirja innovaatiopintoihin. Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu julkaisusarja. Saatavilla sähköisesti http://www.metropolia.fi/fileadmin/user_upload/Julkaisutoiminta/Julkaisusarjat/OIVA/Innostu_ja_innovoi.pdf
2. Oivallus loppuraportti: http://ek.fi/wp-content/uploads/Oivallus_loppuraportti.pdf
3. MINNO työkalupakki

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactiv lectures
24.8.-8.10.2020
Prework
group work, work shop
quided assigment
project work

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuos evaluatio
Active participation for intensive course
theory+projectwork= innovationproject 10 op
Project numeric

Language of instruction

English

Timing

12.08.2020 - 08.10.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- SXG18S1
- SXN18S1
Teacher(s)

Kristiina Heinonen, Teija Rautiola, Satu Vahaluoto, Anita Ahlstrand, Lauri Narinen, Hannele Hokkanen, Aino Ezeonodo

Further information for students

N/A

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Degree Programme in Nursing

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

R&D proportion

10 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

1op= 27 hours of student work
10 op= 270 hours

Content periodicity

7 weeks.
Advanced assingnment, instructions from news letter from OMA before the begining of the cource
Orientation, theory and group work 24.8.
Project work mondays-thursdays
Meeting of the customer on first week
Weekly meeting of the supervisor.
7.10. MINNO Fest. End of projects
8.10.Feed back with superviser
Other days project work in your on project group

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows principles of project and network-based work. The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences. The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development process´and decision making. The student can develop together with other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work. The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making. The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team. The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level. The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making. The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors. The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team. The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Innovation Project XX00BH18-3379 19.10.2020-04.12.2020 10 credits (SXO18S2A, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

On completion of the course the student can
- Develop practical, creative and innovative solutions, practices and services with multidisciplinary partners to meet the diverse needs in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
The student participates in project or network-based work and applies his or her expertise in regional, national or international development work.
- Use his or her personal skills and abilities to work and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
- Create a culture of cooperation and negotiation with the team members and other actors.
- Use his or her skills in problem solving, collaboration and communication to support the social development and joint decision making of the team.

Course contents

Project and innovation work: brainstorming, planning, implementing, assessing, communicating, publishing, product development and marketing.
Cooperative skills, interest group activities and networking.
Innovative work methods.
Areas of communal development skills: development processes, coordinating and managing development, reforming the development concepts.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows the principles of project and network-based work.
The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences.
The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student can develop together with the other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work.
The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Further information

Assessment is focused on the work carried out during the course, the gained knowledge upon the completion of the course, meeting the course goals and creating innovative solutions.

Name of lecturer(s)

Anita Ahlstrand

Mode of delivery

20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

1. Ulla Vehkaperä, Kaarina Pirilä ja Marianne Roivas ( toim.) 2013. Innostu ja Innovoi. Käsikirja innovaatiopintoihin. Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu julkaisusarja. Saatavilla sähköisesti http://www.metropolia.fi/fileadmin/user_upload/Julkaisutoiminta/Julkaisusarjat/OIVA/Innostu_ja_innovoi.pdf
2. Oivallus loppuraportti: http://ek.fi/wp-content/uploads/Oivallus_loppuraportti.pdf
3. MINNO työkalupakki

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactiv lectures
19.10-3.12.2020
Prework
group work, work shop
quided assigment
project work

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuos evaluatio
Active participation for intensive course
theory+projectwork= innovationproject 10 op
Project numeric

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

19.10.2020 - 04.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- SXO18S2A
- SXO18S2B
- SXO18S1B
- SXO18S1C
Seats

30 - 210

Teacher(s)

Marita Saros, Teija Rautiola, Maarit Vallinkoski, Marika Lähdetniemi, Satu Vahaluoto, Pasi Miettinen, Anita Ahlstrand, Hannele Hokkanen

Further information for students

N/A

Unit, in charge

School of Health Care

Degree Programme

Occupational Therapy, Biomedical Laboratory Science, Public Health Nursing, Physiotherapy, Elderly Care, Social Services (in English), Nursing (in Finnish), Oral Hygiene, Social Services, Radiography and Radiotherapy, Midwifery, Optometry

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

R&D proportion

10 credits

Virtual proportion

8 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

1op= 27 hours of student work
10 op= 270 hours

Content periodicity

7 weeks.
Advanced assingnment, instructions from news letter from OMA before the begining of the cource
Registration for projects by e-form xx 2020 and ends xx 2020.
Orientation and theory 19.10.
Project work mondays-thursdays
Meeting of the customer on first week
2.12. MINNO Fest. End of projects
3.12.Feed back with superviser
Other days project work in your on project group
Weekly meeting of the supervisor. Usually on Mondays and Thursdays.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows principles of project and network-based work. The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences. The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development process´and decision making. The student can develop together with other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work. The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making. The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team. The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level. The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making. The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors. The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team. The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Internship in Voluntary Work SX00BO33-3022 01.08.2020-18.10.2020 5 credits (SXH19S1, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know the volunteer and civic activities. Students will plan and implement an internship, taking into consideration their professional intersts. They will strengthen their professional competences. Students will promote justice, human rights, equality and sustainable development through their activities.

Course contents

Students will comprehend the importance, principles, and practices of volunteer work. Students will present an internship plan and carry it out during their studies. For example, the internship can include civic activities, volunteer and mentor activities.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Spesified material in the Moodle -workspace.
(Prior to enrolling to the course further information at https://wiki.metropolia.fi/display/sosiaalialanharjoittelu/Vapaaehtoistoiminnan+harjoittelu)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course consists of the following:
- Information session for the internship
- Indpendent orientation assignment
- Searching for the internship organisation + carrying out the intership
- Self assessment

Assessment methods and criteria

Orientation task (passed/to be supplemented/failed)
Filling in the implementation plan/plans for the Internship in Voluntary Work
Carrying out voluntary work (at least 100 hours)
Filling in the reflection questionnaire in the end of the Internship in Voluntary Work

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

01.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXH19S1
- SXG19S1
Seats

0 - 100

Teacher(s)

Seija Mäenpää, Heli Määttänen

Further information for students

Info session about the internship in the voluntary work must be attended in conjunction with the beginning of the internship. Info session:
INFO on 7.9.2020 klo 12.45-16.00.

Course is open for every Degree program student in Metropolia and participation is possible in English.

The instructions and assignments are in Moodle. You can sign in there after you have been accepted in the course. The key to Moodle is VEH2020.

Prior to enrolling to the course further information
- on internship at wiki.metropolia.fi/display/sosiaalialanharjoittelu/Vapaaehtoistoiminnan+harjoittelu

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Work placement(s)

Study unit is implemented in collaboration with volunteer work organizations and other working life partners

Exam schedule

No exam

Students use of time and load

Written assignments (orientation task, reflection questionnaire etc. 35 hours)
Voluntary work (100 hours)
Please note! Carrying out the course can take place in a flexible manner during the studies (not linked with a certain period).

Location and Time

Information session for the internship in the voluntary work must be attended in conjunction with the beginning of the internship. Info session:
INFO is on the 7.9.2020 at 12.45-16.00. The invitation to the info will be sent to the students through e-mail after the acceptance to the course.
Internship in Voluntary Work SX00BO33-3024 01.01.2021-17.03.2021 5 credits (SXH20K1, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know the volunteer and civic activities. Students will plan and implement an internship, taking into consideration their professional intersts. They will strengthen their professional competences. Students will promote justice, human rights, equality and sustainable development through their activities.

Course contents

Students will comprehend the importance, principles, and practices of volunteer work. Students will present an internship plan and carry it out during their studies. For example, the internship can include civic activities, volunteer and mentor activities.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Spesified material in the Moodle -workspace.
(Prior to enrolling to the course further information at https://wiki.metropolia.fi/display/sosiaalialanharjoittelu/Vapaaehtoistoiminnan+harjoittelu)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course consists of the following:
- Information session for the internship
- Indpendent orientation assignment
- Searching for the internship organisation + carrying out the intership
- Self assessment

Assessment methods and criteria

Orientation task (passed/to be supplemented/failed)
Filling in the implementation plan/plans for the Internship in Voluntary Work
Carrying out voluntary work (at least 100 hours)
Filling in the reflection questionnaire in the end of the Internship in Voluntary Work

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

01.01.2021 - 17.03.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXH20K1
- SXH20K2
Seats

0 - 100

Teacher(s)

Seija Mäenpää, Heli Määttänen

Further information for students

Teachers Heli Määttänen and Seija Mäenpää
Info session about the internship in the voluntary work must be attended in conjunction with the beginning of the internship. Info session:
INFO on 1.2.2021 klo 12.45-16.00.

Course is open for every Degree program student in Metropolia and participation is possible in English.

The instructions and assignments are in Moodle. You can sign in there after you have been accepted in the course. The key to Moodle is VEH2021. The Moodle tasks will be updated and published not before INFO 1.2.2021.

Prior to enrolling to the course further information
- on internship at wiki.metropolia.fi/display/sosiaalialanharjoittelu/Vapaaehtoistoiminnan+harjoittelu

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Work placement(s)

Study unit is implemented in collaboration with volunteer work organizations and other working life partners

Exam schedule

No Exam

International connections

Opprtunity to complete the course abroad. Mind the Covid-19 pandemic instructions (Metropolia and general)

Students use of time and load

Written assignments (orientation task, reflection questionnaire etc. 35 hours)
Voluntary work (100 hours)
Please note! Carrying out the course can take place in a flexible manner during the studies (not linked with a certain period).

Location and Time

Information session for the internship in the voluntary work must be attended in conjunction with the beginning of the internship. Info session:
INFO is on the 1.2.2021 at 12.45-16.00. The invitation to the info will be sent to the students through e-mail after the acceptance to the course.
Introduction to Social Pedagogy SX00BR65-3028 14.09.2020-18.10.2020 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will be familiar with the theoretical foundations of social pedagogy and its international trends. They will recognise the values that socio-pedagogical work is based on, the basic ethical concepts and the principles of professional ethics. Students will also understand the importance of critical thinking.

Course contents

Social pedagogy as a field of science, a profession and a discipline. Foundation and development of social pedagogy. Central concepts of social pedagogy. Introduction to ethical thinking.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Further information

. (not translated)

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

* Jan Storø (2013). Practical Social Pedagogy: Theories, values and tools for working with children and young people
* Articles as assigned

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture, Group Work, Reading and reflection

Assessment methods and criteria

Course Assignments and Readings (30%)
o Student will read all assigned articles for class discussion and reflect on them
o No late papers accepted
• Learning Task (6-8 pgs) (50%)
This is a combination work with the Communication and IT Skills course in an effort to reduce the student’s workload so the final written assignment is for both courses.
• Attendance and Participation (20%)
o Students are expected to attend lectures and participate in discussion groups. Failure to do so will affect your final grade.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

14.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

15 - 30

Teacher(s)

Leigh Rauhala, Minna Kalajoki

Further information for students

The course is targeted primarily to student group SXG20S1
- In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

n/a

Work placement(s)

n/a

Exam schedule

n/a

International connections

international materials used

Students use of time and load

27h per credit

Content periodicity

Tentative Schedule (changes may occur)
15.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA
18.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA
24.09.2020 09.00 - 11.45 MPA6017
25.09.2020 09.00 - 11.45 MPA6011
28.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6011
01.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6017
09.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6011
16.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6011

Location and Time

Autumn 2020 - period 1
Myllypuro Campus
Introduction to Studying SX00BU35-3105 20.08.2020-18.10.2020 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

After completing this course, students will be familiar with their physical, social and digital study environments. Students will know the key guidelines, rules and study practices of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. They will know the key student services and information gathering systems relevant to their studies.
Students will become familiar with the structure of the curriculum and thus know how to plan their study progress according to the Learning Track´s objectives. Students will understand the principles of project learning and its required work and study habits. They will also understand the principles of group learning and together take responsibility for their learning.
Students will recognise their accreditation of prior learning (APL) in relation to their individual learning objectives at the university of applied sciences and be able to plan the course of their studies based on them. They will understand their study-related strengths and development targets, and know how to develop their learning and study skills. Students will become familiar with national and international career opportunities and know how to improve their competence in international affairs.

Course contents

General content:
•Physical, social and digital study environments
•Key guidelines and rules of study at the university of applied sciences
•Student services: Student Affairs Office, study wellbeing and study planning guidance, international services, student union (METKA), library and IT services, IT administration services
•Learning Track and project learning
Degree-based content:
•Curriculum and study plans (APL, ISP)
•Group learning
•Learning and study skills
•Sector-based knowledge of work life and international competence

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Opiskelija käyttää hallitusti ammattikäsitteistöä sekä perustelee valintojaan asiakkaan tarpeista käsin laaja-alaista tietoperustaa käyttäen. Opiskelija arvioi systemaattisesti oman toimintansa edellytyksiä ja seurauksia.
Opiskelija toimii erilaisissa toimintaympäristössä itsenäisesti ja ammatillisesti tavoitteiden suunnassa ja soveltaa työmenetelmiä asianmukaisesti ja turvallisesti.
Opiskelija työskentelee erilaisissa tilanteissa ammattieettisten periaatteiden mukaisesti ja toimii sitoutuneesti ryhmän toimintaa edistäen.

Good

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base. They also assess and develop their own functioning systematically.
Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment. They also apply working methods flexibly and safely.
Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of various situations, and in their work they commit themselves to the code of professional conduct.

Excellent

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base, in changing environments. They also assess their own functioning and produce knowledge to develop their operating environment.
Students act independently and professionally and develop their working and operating environments together with other actors.
Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of complex and unpredictable situations. Their work develops and renews professional procedures and practices.

Further information

Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

To be announced.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Group discussions, group work and individual work.
ISP discussions

Assessment methods and criteria

Fail/Pass

Language of instruction

English

Timing

20.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Tiina Lehto-Lundén, Jukka Törnroos

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Students use of time and load

5 credits = 135 hours

Location and Time

See timeschedule.
Leadership and Development of the Work Community SX00BO76-3034 01.01.2021-05.03.2021 5 credits (SXG18S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will understand the impact of societal changes on the leading of social services. They will be able to participate in the strategy process both as a workers and supervisors. They will be prepared to manage staff competence and the work community. Students will be able to participate in development work and know how to inspire cooperation between the work community and customers. They will know how to work in ways that promote wellbeing.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Prerequisites: Second Internship

Course contents

Changing work environments and multi-disciplinary networks. Strategic thinking and leadership. Management of staff competence and change. Participation of work community and service users in the development of the work-place. Management of wellbeing at work.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

PDF documents to be given through OMA

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2021 - 05.03.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG18S1
Teacher(s)

Lauri Narinen

Further information for students

Contact teaching (depending on corona Zoom can be used):
Thu 14/1 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA5019
Tue 19/1 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA5019
Tue 26/1 at 12:45 - 16:00 x or Zoom
Thu 4/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 x or Zoom
Wed 9/2 at 12:45 - 16:00 x or Zoom
Thu 10/2 at 12:45 - 16:00 x or Zoom
Tue 16/2 at 12:45 - 16:00 x or Zoom
Tue 2/3 at 9:00 - 11:30 MPA4015 Exam!

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

Tue 2/3 at 9:00 - 11:30 MPA4015 Exam!

RE-EXAMS:
SU202104 Tue 20.4. at 16.30 – 20.00, enrollment 15.3. – 30.3.
SU202106 Tue 8.6. at 16.30 – 20.00, enrollment 28.4 - 15.5.

Students use of time and load

Contact teaching (depending on corona Zoom can be used):
Thu 14/1 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA5019
Tue 19/1 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA5019
Tue 26/1 at 12:45 - 16:00 x or Zoom
Thu 4/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 x or Zoom
Wed 9/2 at 12:45 - 16:00 x or Zoom
Thu 10/2 at 12:45 - 16:00 x or Zoom
Tue 16/2 at 12:45 - 16:00 x or Zoom
Tue 2/3 at 9:00 - 11:30 MPA4015 Exam!

Location and Time

Contact teaching (depending on corona Zoom can be used):
Thu 14/1 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA5019
Tue 19/1 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA5019
Tue 26/1 at 12:45 - 16:00 x or Zoom
Thu 4/2 at 8:30 - 11:45 x or Zoom
Wed 9/2 at 12:45 - 16:00 x or Zoom
Thu 10/2 at 12:45 - 16:00 x or Zoom
Tue 16/2 at 12:45 - 16:00 x or Zoom

Tue 2/3 at 9:00 - 11:30 MPA4015 Exam!
Learning Environment and Multiple Literacy SX00DU25-3002 13.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student recognizes and is able to evaluate the aspects related to the learning environment (especially multiliteracy skills). Students are able to utilize and modify different learning environments to support children's development. Student knows the essential guidelines in the National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care to implement multiliteracy and media education.

Course contents

- Different formal and informal learning environments
- Multiliteracy and media education in a multicultural early education environment

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Metropolia's General Assessment Criteria

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Kristiina Kumpulainen, Sara Sintonen, Jenni Vartiainen, Heidi Sairanen, Alexandra Nordström, Jenny
Byman & Jenny Renlund (2018): Playful Parts:The Joy of Learning Multiliteracies / Kurittomat
Palaset: Monilukutaitoa opitaan ilolla.
Lydia Plowman & Joanna McPake (2013): Seven myths about young children and technology
Daniel Kardefelt-Winther (2017) How does the time children spend using digital technology impact
their mental well-being, social relationships and physical activity?
Kristiina Kumpulainen & Julian Sefton-Green (Ed.), (2019): Multiliteracies and early years innovation.
TAI Merja Koivula, Anna Siippainen & Paula Eerola-Pennanen (Ed.) (2017) Valloittava varhaiskasvatus,
luku 4 Oppimisympäristöt, sivut 283-315 ja Kronqvist, E. & Kumpulainen, K. 2011. Lapsuuden
oppimisympäristöt: Eheä polku varhaiskasvatuksesta kouluun. Helsinki: WSOYpro.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The tuition is in Finnish and in English, interactive lectures, small group activities, study visit, reading for the exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on the study units objectives and contents. Active participation is required 60% minimum.

Metropolia's General Assessment Criteria

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

13.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2019 - 31.07.2019
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 35

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

You need to book time for the assignment as well. Some of lectures may include independent work. This is informed in orientation lecture.
In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

Informed later

Exam schedule

Exam 02.12.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA2028
Re-exams informed later

International connections

-

Students use of time and load

5x 27h = 135 h

Content periodicity

-

Location and Time

22.09.2020 MPA6019 Orientation lecture
01.12.2020 MPA4018 Presentations of assignments
02.12.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA2028 Group exam

Please note! All students are expected to participate in the orientation lecture, presentations and discussions on assignments -
Learning Environment and Multiple Literacy SX00DU25-3003 22.09.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student recognizes and is able to evaluate the aspects related to the learning environment (especially multiliteracy skills). Students are able to utilize and modify different learning environments to support children's development. Student knows the essential guidelines in the National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care to implement multiliteracy and media education.

Course contents

- Different formal and informal learning environments
- Multiliteracy and media education in a multicultural early education environment

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Metropolia's General Assessment Criteria

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Kristiina Kumpulainen, Sara Sintonen, Jenni Vartiainen, Heidi Sairanen, Alexandra Nordström, Jenny
Byman & Jenny Renlund (2018): Playful Parts:The Joy of Learning Multiliteracies / Kurittomat
Palaset: Monilukutaitoa opitaan ilolla.
Lydia Plowman & Joanna McPake (2013): Seven myths about young children and technology
Daniel Kardefelt-Winther (2017) How does the time children spend using digital technology impact
their mental well-being, social relationships and physical activity?
Kristiina Kumpulainen & Julian Sefton-Green (Ed.), (2019): Multiliteracies and early years innovation.
TAI Merja Koivula, Anna Siippainen & Paula Eerola-Pennanen (Ed.) (2017) Valloittava varhaiskasvatus,
luku 4 Oppimisympäristöt, sivut 283-315 ja Kronqvist, E. & Kumpulainen, K. 2011. Lapsuuden
oppimisympäristöt: Eheä polku varhaiskasvatuksesta kouluun. Helsinki: WSOYpro.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The tuition is in Finnish and in English, interactive lectures, small group activities, study visit, reading for the exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on the study units objectives and contents. Active participation is required 60% minimum.

Metropolia's General Assessment Criteria

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

22.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2019 - 31.07.2019
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 25

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

You need to book time for the assignment as well. Some of lectures may include independent work. This is informed in orientation lecture.
In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

Informed later

Exam schedule

Exam 02.12.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA2028
Re-exams informed later

International connections

-

Students use of time and load

5x 27h = 135 h

Content periodicity

-

Location and Time

Orientation lecture (informed later)

Presentations of assignments (informed later)
02.12.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA2028 Group exam

Please note! All students are expected to participate at least in the orientation lecture, presentations and discussions on assignments -lecture, and to the group exam. Also student is expected to attend all contact lectures.
Learning in Early Childhood SX00BZ78-3009 01.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (SXH18S1, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will be able to support and guide children’s growth, development and learning. They will know how to support and enrich children’s play. They will detect and identify children’s different individual and group needs and take them into account in activity planning and implementation. Students will apply different methods of support and early childhood support practices.

Course contents

Theories of child development and concepts of learning. Zone of proximal development. Exploratory learning. Observation, documentation and support of children’s development and activities. Peer relationships. Play, theo-ries of play, and the significance of play in children’s learning.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Dowling M. (2010). Young children's personal, socilat & emotional development. Sage.
Elena Bodrova (2008) Make believe play versus academic skills: a Vygotskian approach to today’s dilemma of early childhood education, European Early Childhood Education. Research Journal, 16:3, 357-369.
Hakkarainen, P., Bredikyte. M. & al. Narrative environments for play and learning (NEPL)" guidelines for kindergarten and school teachers working with 3-8 years-old-children. 2017.
English additional material will be announced before study unit begins.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The tuition is in Finnish and in English, interactive lectures, small group activities, study visit, reading for the exam

Assessment methods and criteria

exam 70%, assignment 30%.
Evaluation is based on the study units objectives and contents. Active participation is required 50% minimum.
Assessment criteria see curriculum appendix.
The teacher specifies the assessment criteria at the beginning of the course.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXH18S1
- SXG18S1
Seats

0 - 35

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

The tuition is both in English and in Finnish.
The lecturea are mainly in Finnish, but the materials (lecture and other materials) are in both languages. Students can use the language of their choice.
22.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPB6023 Orientation lecture
02.10.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4009 Lecture
08.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPD1002 Lecture
21.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009 Lecture
22.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4009 Lecture
04.11.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA5015 ja MPA6012 Presentation of the assignment (obligatory)
09.11.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPB1005 Exam

You need to book time for the assignment as well. Some of lectures may include independent work. This is informed in orientation lecture.
In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

Informed later

Exam schedule

Exam 09.11.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPB1005

Re-exams informed later

International connections

Informed later

Students use of time and load

5x 27h = 135 h

Content periodicity

N/A

Location and Time

N/A
Learning in Early Childhood SX00BZ78-3010 13.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will be able to support and guide children’s growth, development and learning. They will know how to support and enrich children’s play. They will detect and identify children’s different individual and group needs and take them into account in activity planning and implementation. Students will apply different methods of support and early childhood support practices.

Course contents

Theories of child development and concepts of learning. Zone of proximal development. Exploratory learning. Observation, documentation and support of children’s development and activities. Peer relationships. Play, theo-ries of play, and the significance of play in children’s learning.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Dowling M. (2010). Young children's personal, socilat & emotional development. Sage.
Elena Bodrova (2008) Make believe play versus academic skills: a Vygotskian approach to today’s dilemma of early childhood education, European Early Childhood Education. Research Journal, 16:3, 357-369.
Hakkarainen, P., Bredikyte. M. & al. Narrative environments for play and learning (NEPL)" guidelines for kindergarten and school teachers working with 3-8 years-old-children. 2017.
English additional material will be announced before study unit begins.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The tuition is in Finnish and in English, interactive lectures, small group activities, study visit, reading for the exam

Assessment methods and criteria

exam 70%, assignment 30%.
Evaluation is based on the study units objectives and contents. Active participation is required 50% minimum.
Assessment criteria see curriculum appendix.
The teacher specifies the assessment criteria at the beginning of the course.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

13.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2019 - 31.07.2019
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 20

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

The schedule of Metropolia Open University of Applied Sciences:

Required attendance marked on schedule (*).
If you cannot access these, please contact either satu.hakanen@metropolia.fi or saila.nevanen@metropolia.fi
From the point of view of progress in studies, it is desirable to participate in other lectures marked in the schedule, too.

22.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPB6023 Orientation lecture *
02.10.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4009 Lecture
08.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPD1002 Lecture
21.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009 Lecture
22.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4009 Lecture *
04.11.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA5015 ja MPA6012 Presentation of the assignment (obligatory) *
09.11.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPB1005 Exam *

The tuition is both in English and in Finnish.
The lecture is mainly in Finnish, but the materials are in both languages. Students can use the language of their choice in discussions, assignments and exams.

You need to book time for the assignment as well. Some of lectures may include independent work. This is informed in orientation lecture.

- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

Informed later

Exam schedule

Exam 09.11.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPB1005

Re-exams informed later

International connections

Informed later

Students use of time and load

5x 27h = 135 h

Content periodicity

N/A

Location and Time

N/A
Learning in Early Childhood SX00BZ78-3011 22.09.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will be able to support and guide children’s growth, development and learning. They will know how to support and enrich children’s play. They will detect and identify children’s different individual and group needs and take them into account in activity planning and implementation. Students will apply different methods of support and early childhood support practices.

Course contents

Theories of child development and concepts of learning. Zone of proximal development. Exploratory learning. Observation, documentation and support of children’s development and activities. Peer relationships. Play, theo-ries of play, and the significance of play in children’s learning.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Dowling M. (2010). Young children's personal, socilat & emotional development. Sage.
Elena Bodrova (2008) Make believe play versus academic skills: a Vygotskian approach to today’s dilemma of early childhood education, European Early Childhood Education. Research Journal, 16:3, 357-369.
Hakkarainen, P., Bredikyte. M. & al. Narrative environments for play and learning (NEPL)" guidelines for kindergarten and school teachers working with 3-8 years-old-children. 2017.
English additional material will be announced before study unit begins.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The tuition is in Finnish and in English, interactive lectures, small group activities, study visit, reading for the exam

Assessment methods and criteria

exam 70%, assignment 30%.
Evaluation is based on the study units objectives and contents. Active participation is required 50% minimum.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

22.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2019 - 31.07.2019
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 25

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

The schedule of Metropolia Open University of Applied Sciences:

Required attendance marked on schedule (*).

If you cannot access these, please contact either satu.hakanen@metropolia.fi or saila.nevanen@metropolia.fi
From the point of view of progress in studies, it is desirable to participate in other lectures marked in the schedule, too.

22.09.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPB6023 Orientation lecture *
02.10.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4009 Lecture
08.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPD1002 Lecture
21.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6009 Lecture
22.10.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4009 Lecture *
04.11.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPA5015 ja MPA6012 Presentation of the assignment (obligatory) *
09.11.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPB1005 Exam *

The tuition is both in English and in Finnish.
The lecture is mainly in Finnish, but the materials are in both languages. Students can use the language of their choice in discussions, assignments and exams.

You need to book time for the assignment as well. Some of lectures may include independent work. This is informed in orientation lecture.

- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

Informed later

Exam schedule

Exam 09.11.2020 12.45 - 16.00 MPB1005

Re-exams informed later

International connections

Informed later

Students use of time and load

5x 27h = 135 h

Content periodicity

N/A

Location and Time

N/A
Mental Health and Substance Abuse SX00BX94-3025 19.10.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (SXG19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will understand the phenomena related to mental health and use of substances. They will identify the uniqueness of client groups and their needs. Students will able to apply key fundamental concepts, basic legislation and services. They will identify the most important work practices and evaluate the current debate related to mental health and substance abuse. They will be able to reflect on their own professional activity.

Course contents

Mental health: protective factors/risk factors; normality/abnormality. History of mental health work. Components of mental health. Mental health problems. Substances and addictions in human life. Substance abuse trends. En-countering, talking through issues and motivating. Substance abuse and mental health legislation for safeguarding individual rights and related essential services. Preventive, constructive, corrective and rehabilitative mental health and substance abuse work.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

To be announced.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures online
Learning diary
Group work

Assessment methods and criteria

Group work 40%
Participation in lectures and learning diary 60%

Student is able to
Excellent 5
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Good 4-3
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Satisfactory 2-1 or Pass
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Fail 0
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
- The student's professional level is insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Language of instruction

English

Timing

19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG19S1
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Taina Valkeapää

Further information for students

- Students will understand the phenomena related to mental health and use of substances.
- They will identify the uniqueness of client groups and their needs.
- Students will able to apply key fundamental concepts, basic legislation and services.
- They will identify the most important work practices and evaluate the current debate related to mental health and substance abuse.
- They will be able to reflect on their own professional activity.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

- In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period

Work placement(s)

Work Place visitors

Exam schedule

To be announced.

Students use of time and load

5 credits = 135 hours

Location and Time

All lectures are held in Zoom. The link will be send via email.

Tuesday 20.10.2020 08.30 - 11.45
Tuesday 27.10.2020 08.30-11.45
Thursday 12.11.2020 08.30 - 11.45
Monday 16.11.2020 08.30 - 11.45
Thursday 26.11.2020 09.00 - 13.00 (Guest lecture: time will be specified)
Tuesday 1.12.2020 08.30 - 11.45
Friday 4.12.2020 8.30-11.45
Pedagogical Activities in Early Childhood Education SX00DL81-3002 11.01.2021-31.07.2021 10 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know how to plan, implement, document and evaluate children’s learning and pedagogically emphasized, transversal and goal-oriented activities that support well-being. Students will identify special features of children’s culture and community and use them in their professional activities. They will be capable of connecting children’s activities to their immediate environment and a sustainable lifestyle. They will know how to evaluate and develop pedagogical and goal-oriented activity in early childhood education community.

Course contents

Different areas of learning in early childhood education: language, expression, artistic experience, communality, exploring, multi-literacy, physical education, taking care of oneself and managing daily life. Children’s projects and play through storytelling. Optional pedagogies.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

materials are annouced later

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

lectures (in Zoom)
group working
independent study
learning assignments
learning assignments with children

Students work independently by completing learning tasks. The working platform is Moodle, which is divided into six modules.
Each module has a different task related to one learning areas presented in the National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care (2018)

Assessment methods and criteria

Criteria for approved credits are written in the assignment instructions in each module.

Participation in required lectures.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

11.01.2021 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 10 credits
Seats

0 - 20

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen, Jouni Piekkari

Further information for students

Lecturers:
Satu Hakanen
Seija Mäenpää
Saila Nevanen
Jouni Piekkari

Any AHOT application related to the course should be made before enrollment in the course. For questions related to the AHOT application, contact Satu Hakanen.
If the student has a special support decision that affects the course, the student must contact the course supervisor immediately after the end of the registration period.
Teachers have the right to give the student additional duties, for example, due to absenteeism, on pedagogical grounds.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

8 credits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Work placement(s)

Assignments with children will be implemented in working life, in early childhood education

Exam schedule

no exam

Students use of time and load

10 x 27 h = 270 h

Content periodicity

The course workspace will be opened after the orientation lecture, 12.1.2021.
The modules of the course will be ready 31.3.2020.

- this study unit is divided in six modules

Location and Time

Course starts at the week 2 and ends at the week 10.
Schedule (changes are possible):

Lectures support and inspire learning.

12.01.2021 12.45 - 16.00 Orientation, compulsory participation
20.01.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Tarinallinen leikki ja viides dimensio, compulsory participation
26.01.2021 08.30 - 11.45
27.01.2021 08.30 - 11.45
03.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00
10.02.2021 09.00 - 11.45
11.02.2021 09.00 - 11.45
17.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45
01.03.2021 12.45 - 16.00
02.03.2021 12.45 - 16.00
Pedagogical Activities in Early Childhood Education SX00DL81-3003 11.01.2021-31.07.2021 10 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know how to plan, implement, document and evaluate children’s learning and pedagogically emphasized, transversal and goal-oriented activities that support well-being. Students will identify special features of children’s culture and community and use them in their professional activities. They will be capable of connecting children’s activities to their immediate environment and a sustainable lifestyle. They will know how to evaluate and develop pedagogical and goal-oriented activity in early childhood education community.

Course contents

Different areas of learning in early childhood education: language, expression, artistic experience, communality, exploring, multi-literacy, physical education, taking care of oneself and managing daily life. Children’s projects and play through storytelling. Optional pedagogies.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Name of lecturer(s)

Saila Nevanen

Mode of delivery

20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

materials are annouced later

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

lectures (in Zoom)
group working
independent study
learning assignments
learning assignments with children

Students work independently by completing learning tasks. The working platform is Moodle, which is divided into six modules.
Each module has a different task related to one learning areas presented in the National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care (2018)

Assessment methods and criteria

Criteria for approved credits are written in the assignment instructions in each module.

Participation in required lectures.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

11.01.2021 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 10 credits
Seats

0 - 25

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen, Jouni Piekkari

Further information for students

Lecturers:
Satu Hakanen
Seija Mäenpää
Saila Nevanen
Jouni Piekkari

Any AHOT application related to the course should be made before enrollment in the course. For questions related to the AHOT application, contact Satu Hakanen.
If the student has a special support decision that affects the course, the student must contact the course supervisor immediately after the end of the registration period.
Teachers have the right to give the student additional duties, for example, due to absenteeism, on pedagogical grounds.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

8 credits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Work placement(s)

Assignments with children will be implemented in working life, in early childhood education

Exam schedule

no exam

Students use of time and load

10 x 27 h = 270 h

Content periodicity

The course workspace will be opened after the orientation lecture, 12.1.2021.
The modules of the course will be ready 31.3.2020.

- this study unit is divided in six modules

Location and Time

Course starts at the week 2 and ends at the week 10.
Schedule (changes are possible):

Lectures support and inspire learning.

12.01.2021 12.45 - 16.00 Orientation, compulsory participation
20.01.2021 08.30 - 11.45 Tarinallinen leikki ja viides dimensio, compulsory participation
26.01.2021 08.30 - 11.45
27.01.2021 08.30 - 11.45
03.02.2021 12.45 - 16.00
10.02.2021 09.00 - 11.45
11.02.2021 09.00 - 11.45
17.02.2021 08.30 - 11.45
01.03.2021 12.45 - 16.00
02.03.2021 12.45 - 16.00
Planning of the Bachelor’s Thesis SX00BU40-3101 01.01.2021-23.05.2021 5 credits (SXG18S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will recognise and be able to justify the starting points for their bachelor’s thesis from the perspective of developing their own professional field. They will be capable of effectively cooperating in various work networks and professionally discussing with industry representatives, instructors and students. Students will able to prepare a viable plan for their final project based on critical research and creative solutions. They will know how to identify and solve work-related ethical issues. Students will use English research resources to plan for their bachelor’s thesis.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Passed before course beginning:
SX00BU36 Professional Communication and IT Skills
SX00BU37 Basics of Research and Development
SX00BU38 Advanced Research and Development

Course contents

- Identifying current development needs in the field
- Partnership negotiations with industry representatives, a networking work approach, peer support
- Understanding the process of the bachelor’s thesis
- Information retrieval in English and Finnish, critical evaluation of sources
- Justification of chosen working methods and practices
- Workshops in methodology, academic writing and information gathering
- Communication in R&D
- Drawing up a proposal and a viable working plan; their presentation at a seminar
- Applying for research permission and drawing up the agreement for the bachelor’s thesis

Further information

Thesis evaluation as agreed in degree programme.

Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

Name of lecturer(s)

Ulla Saukkonen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Assessment methods and criteria

HYV/HYL (not translated)

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2021 - 23.05.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG18S1
Teacher(s)

Jyrki Konkka, Sylvia Hakari, Satu Hakanen, Minna Kalajoki, Miia Ojanen, Tiina Lehto-Lundén, Ulla Saukkonen, Jukka Törnroos

Further information for students

PLANNING OF THE BACHELOR’S THESIS

This course implementations is primarily intended for students in the SXG18S1 group who begin the thesis process (thesis writing)
Teaching is carried out remotely. Links to the platform come from teachers.
Enroll for of the Thesis courses for the Spring 2021 Planning of the Bachelor’s Thesis and Implementation of the Bachelor’s Thesis.

PLANNING OF THE BACHELOR’S THESIS (SX00BU40-3101) COURSE SCHEDULE (English)

TIMETABLE CHANGES ARE POSSIBLE

STARTING

Thu 14.1.2021, 12.30-15.00 (Tiina Lehto-Lundén)
Info, start of the course, thesis process, schedules
Mandatory participation

Fri 15.1.2021, 9.00-11.00 (Tiina Lehto-Lundén)
Project presentations
Mandatory participation if you don’t have a working life partner
Together with the Finnish students

Wed 20.1.2021, 13.00-14.30 (Jyrki Konkka)
Instructions for the literature review
Mandatory participation

WORKSHOPS (Tiina Lehto-Lundén, Jyrki Konkka ja Miia Ojanen)
- 28.1., 12.30-14.00 (Tiina)
- 10.2., 10.30-12.00 (Miia)
- 25.2., 12.00-13.30 (Jyrki)

The student participates in at least one workshop

SEMINARS (mandatory participation)
For the groups SXH18S1 ja SXG18S1 (students who start in Spring 2021 Thesis process, both in Finnish and English)
- 10.3. and/or 11.3. Planning seminar (SX00BU40-3101 Planning of the Bachelors Thesis)
- 10.5. and/or 12.5. Working seminar (SX00BU42-3096 Implementing the Bachelor´s Thesis

ENGLISH for the degree group /Minna Kalajoki
Planning of the Bachelor’s Thesis consist 2 credits of English
- 27.1. 12.45-16.00
- 8.2. 12.45-16.00
- 16.3. 8.30-11.45, presentations
- 17.3. 8.30-11.45, presentations

TEKSTINOHJAUSPAJAT / Eveliina Korpela

- Thu 21.1., 12.30-14.00 Lähteiden hyödyntäminen ja viittaustekniikka (in Finnish)

Note also other workshops for writing open to all Metropolia students

WORKSHOPS FOR INFORMATION SEARCH / Library

- Schedules are being refined

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

R&D proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Location and Time

PLANNING OF THE BACHELOR’S THESIS

This course implementations is primarily intended for students in the SXG18S1 group who begin the thesis process (thesis writing)
Teaching is carried out remotely. Links to the platform come from teachers.
Enroll for of the Thesis courses for the Spring 2021 Planning of the Bachelor’s Thesis and Implementation of the Bachelor’s Thesis.

PLANNING OF THE BACHELOR’S THESIS (SX00BU40-3101) COURSE SCHEDULE (English)

TIMETABLE CHANGES ARE POSSIBLE

STARTING

Thu 14.1.2021, 12.30-15.00 (Tiina Lehto-Lundén)
Info, start of the course, thesis process, schedules
Mandatory participation

Fri 15.1.2021, 9.00-11.00 (Tiina Lehto-Lundén)
Project presentations
Mandatory participation if you don’t have a working life partner
Together with the Finnish students

Wed 20.1.2021, 13.00-14.30 (Jyrki Konkka)
Instructions for the literature review
Mandatory participation

WORKSHOPS (Tiina Lehto-Lundén, Jyrki Konkka ja Miia Ojanen)
- 28.1., 12.30-14.00 (Tiina)
- 10.2., 10.30-12.00 (Miia)
- 25.2., 12.00-13.30 (Jyrki)

The student participates in at least one workshop

SEMINARS (mandatory participation)
For the groups SXH18S1 ja SXG18S1 (students who start in Spring 2021 Thesis process, both in Finnish and English)
- 10.3. and/or 11.3. Planning seminar (SX00BU40-3101 Planning of the Bachelors Thesis)
- 10.5. and/or 12.5. Working seminar (SX00BU42-3096 Implementing the Bachelor´s Thesis)

ENGLISH for the degree group /Minna Kalajoki
Planning of the Bachelor’s Thesis consist 2 credits of English
- 27.1. 12.45-16.00
- 8.2. 12.45-16.00
- 16.3. 8.30-11.45, presentations
- 17.3. 8.30-11.45, presentations

TEKSTINOHJAUSPAJAT / Eveliina Korpela

- Thu 21.1., 12.30-14.00 Lähteiden hyödyntäminen ja viittaustekniikka (in Finnish)

Note also other workshops for writing open to all Metropolia students

WORKSHOPS FOR INFORMATION SEARCH / Library

- Schedules are being refined
Professional Communication and IT Skills SX00CA32-3007 03.09.2020-18.10.2020 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will understand the significance of structured and clear communication as it relates to
professionalism and interaction. They will have a command of key written and oral communication
skills and be able to communicate convincingly in English in interactions in their own fields of
expertise. Students will be capable of choosing and evaluating the appropriateness of different types
of text and means and channels of communication in varying situations. Students will develop their
communication and data management skills and their ability to actively participate in the current
communications environment. They will have a command of key information and communication
technology (ICT) pertinent to work life and studying at the university of applied sciences

Course contents

- Communication in online and work environments
- Principles of research communication and writing, use of sources and critical evaluation
- Purposeful public speaking and presenting
- Giving, receiving and using feedback
- Devices and local networks, data security and privacy, email and internet, e-learning
- Word processing and technical standards for documents and assignments
- Introduction to spreadsheets, graphics software, image processing and online publishing

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student is able to:
- Display learning in core content
- Use individual professional concepts correctly
- Find information for a specific situation
- Distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
- Act in individual professional situations as instructed
- Display learning in his professional field
- Show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- Follow safety instructions
- Display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
- Operate as a member of a student group

Good

Student is able to:
- Display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
- Assess and limit the amount of information needed
- Operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
- Operate in a multicultural environment
- Operate safely
- Act according to professional ethics
- Operate in a student group

Excellent

Student is able to:
- Use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- Assess and use various information sources
- Apply professional information in professional assignments
- Work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- Act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- To take safety issues into consideration in his action
- Argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- Organise the activities of a group of students

Name of lecturer(s)

Liisa Jaakkonen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment of the IT part is done through a portfolio, where the students collect files related to the course contents.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

03.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Minna Kalajoki, Jukka Törnroos

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Location and Time

The Preliminary schedule of the IT-part is the following:

1. 17.9. 8.30-11.45
2. 18.9. 8.30-11.45
3. 22.9. 12.45-16.00 MPA 6018
4. 25.9. 12.45-16.00
5. 8.10. 12.45-16.00

All other classes than the one on 22.9. take place in room MPA 3010.
Reporting and Publication of the Bachelor’s Thesis SX00BU43-3064 01.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (SXG17S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will report and finalise their bachelor’s thesis. They will be able to describe and evaluate their entire bachelor’s thesis process. They will know how to share about their bachelor’s thesis to their chosen target group and demonstrate their competence in the community of experts in both Finnish and English.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Passed before course beginning:
SX00BU42 Implementing the Bachelor’s Thesis

Course contents

- Content of the module
- Finalising and reporting of bachelor’s thesis
- Writing an English abstract
- Taking the Maturity Examination
- Publication of the project in article, poster or presentation form

Further information

Thesis evaluation as agreed in degree programme.

Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

Name of lecturer(s)

Tiina Lehto-Lundén

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Finishing seminar
Returning completed thesis
Publication of the thesis
Maturity examination

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG17S1
Teacher(s)

Jyrki Konkka, Satu Hakanen, Laura Holmi, Jukka Törnroos

Further information for students

This course implementation is intended for students in DPSS who started the thesis process in the spring of 2019 and have completed the courses:

- Planning the Bachelors thesis (Opinnäytetyön suunnittelu SX00BU40)
- Implementing the Bachelors thesis (Opinnäytetyön toteutus SX00BU42)

FINISHING SEMINAR

Monday 14.9. AND Tuesday 15.9. (9-16)
(supervising teachers will announce a more detailed schedule). Schedule changes possible!

THESIS RETURN SCHEDULE AND INSTRUCTIONS IN AUTUMN 2020
can be found in the Documents of DPSS Workspace in OMA, in the folder Bachelor's thesis and under Timeschedule.

The finished thesis is returned to Moodle, where the Turnit check is also done. The Moodle workspace key can also be found in the schedule document in OMA.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Location and Time

Ks. kohdasta Lisätietoja opiskelijalle (not translated)
Second Internship (school acquires place for internship) SX00BO59-3035 08.03.2021-20.05.2021 15 credits (SXG19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know how to support clients’ empowerment using a client-based approach. They will work coura-geously to prevent social exclusion. Students will internalise the importance of their multi-professional work. In cooperation with different participants, they will work toward activating individuals and communities to have an impact on their own lives. Students will know how to apply their communication and interaction skills appropriately in diverse, inclusive client and professional relations. They will have the skills to function as social services representatives in the work community.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Prerequisites: 1. Internship, and Empowering, Ethics and Work Challenges

Course contents

Internship in an environment enabling socio-pedagogical work, which may also be carried out during an interna-tional student exchange.
The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Further information

Those in the Early Childhood Education path will do their internship in a field other than early education.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

08.03.2021 - 20.05.2021

Enrollment date

30.09.2020 - 30.10.2020
- 15 credits
Group(s)
- SXG19S1
Teacher(s)

Leigh Rauhala, Niina Pietilä, Laura Holmi, Päivi Eskelinen-Roos

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Second Internship (student acquires place for internship) SX00BO59-3036 08.03.2021-20.05.2021 15 credits (SXG19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know how to support clients’ empowerment using a client-based approach. They will work coura-geously to prevent social exclusion. Students will internalise the importance of their multi-professional work. In cooperation with different participants, they will work toward activating individuals and communities to have an impact on their own lives. Students will know how to apply their communication and interaction skills appropriately in diverse, inclusive client and professional relations. They will have the skills to function as social services representatives in the work community.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Prerequisites: 1. Internship, and Empowering, Ethics and Work Challenges

Course contents

Internship in an environment enabling socio-pedagogical work, which may also be carried out during an interna-tional student exchange.
The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Further information

Those in the Early Childhood Education path will do their internship in a field other than early education.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

08.03.2021 - 20.05.2021

Enrollment date

30.09.2020 - 30.10.2020
- 15 credits
Group(s)
- SXG19S1
Teacher(s)

Leigh Rauhala, Niina Pietilä, Päivi Eskelinen-Roos

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Social Participation and Exclusion SX00BO15-3030 01.01.2021-14.03.2021 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will identify the factors related to wellbeing. They will understand disadvantage as a social, communal and individual phenomenon. Students will be able to define the social structures and processes that contribute to exclusion. They will understand the importance of participation and community for an individual’s wellbeing.

Course contents

Components of welfare. Social integration, poverty, exclusion and marginalisation. Social risks and problems in life’s different phases. Socio-pedagogical means for supporting participation.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

To be announced.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Contact lectures, depending on covid-19 recommendations
Independent studying
Group work
Changes might be possible

Assessment methods and criteria

0-5
A more detailed assessment will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2021 - 14.03.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 25

Teacher(s)

Laura Holmi

Further information for students

Possible AHOT- application must be done before registering to the course. Questions concerning AHOT- application, please contact to the AHOT- responsible lecturer: Minna Lanne-Eriksson.

If student has a special support certificate/decision, which affects studying, student must be in contact to the lecturer of the course soonest.

Course is for students SXG20S1.
Lecturer: Laura Holmi
Contact lectures: 20.1.2021-2.3.2021

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Students use of time and load

5 credits = 135 hours
Contact lectures 24 h.
Independent studying/ group work 111 h.

Location and Time

Myllypuro campus
20.1.2021 klo 8.30-11.45
26.2.2021 klo 8.30-11.45
5.2.2021 klo 8.30-11.45
10.2.2021 klo 8.30-11.45
18.2.2021 klo 8.30-11.34
2.3.2021 klo 12.45-16.00

If any changes, will be announced separately.
Special Needs Support in Early Education SX00BO81-3015 13.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will recognize and have the capacity to encounter diversity in society and educational communities. They will understand the importance of appreciative encounters for supporting the development of a child. Students will apply the basic concepts of disability work and special education, key legislation and services. They will identify the most important work practices of special support needs. They will be able to reflect on their professional activity.

Course contents

Inclusion. Experiencing and encountering special needs. The three-tier model of early education support measures. Disability, chronic illness, and the specific support needs of childhood and family. Disability legislation as a safe-guard for the fundamental rights of the individual. Guiding principles of organising special education and disability services.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

1. The materials will be found later from the OMA workspace.
2. Material for the learning assignments will be given in the orientation
3. Literature for the exam (Electric materials will found from the OMA workspace later):

Pihlaja, P. (2008). ´Behave yourself!´ Examining meanings assigned to children with socio-emotional difficulties. Disability & Society Vol.
23, No. 1, January 2008, 5–15
AND
Syrjämäki, M., Sajaniemi, N., Suhonen, E., Alijoki, A., & Nislin, M. (2017). Enhancing Peer Interaction: An Aspect of a High Quality Learning Environment in Finnish Early Childhood Special Education. European journal of special needs education., 32(3), 377-390.
AND
Juliene Madureira Ferreira, Marita Mäkinen & Katia de Souza Amorim (2018): Reflecting on Inclusion in Early Childhood Education: Pedagogical Practice, School Space and Peer Interaction
Journal of Early Childhood Education Research
Volume 7 Issue 1 2018, 25–52
AND
National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care, Chapter 5

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

activating lecture
discussions
peer learning
exam
assignments

Assessment methods and criteria

assesment scale 0-5
Both the exam and the assignments affect the grade
Details in the beginnig of the course

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

13.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2019 - 31.07.2019
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 20

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

The tuition is both in English and in Finnish.
The lectures are mainly in Finnish, but the materials (lecture and other materials) are in both languages. Students can use the language of their choice.

In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.

- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

According to the APL-system

Work placement(s)

-

Exam schedule

15.12.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPD1002 EXAM

Re-exam dates will be announced in orientation. Registration for the re-exam: satu.hakanen@metropolia.fi

International connections

-

Students use of time and load

5 h x 27 h , total 135 h

Content periodicity

Lectures and assignments, which is done independently during the course. The tasks are reviewed together. Possible study visit.
The course ends to exam.

Location and Time

The schedule of Metropolia Open University of Applied Sciences:

Required attendance marked on schedule (*).
If you cannot access these, please contact either satu.hakanen@metropolia.fi or saila.nevanen@metropolia.fi
From the point of view of progress in studies, it is desirable to participate in other lectures marked in the schedule, too.

Lähiopetus:
22.10.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4011 Orientaatioluento, pakollinen osallistuminen *
04.11.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPD1002 *
09.11.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPD1002 *
24.11.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPA6019
02.12.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4011 *
15.12.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPD1002 TENTTI *

Assessment criteria

Opintojakson arviointikriteeri, hylätty (0)
Opiskelija:
- ei riittävästi hallitse tai arvosta opintojaksoon liittyvää alan tietoa
- ei tunne tai osaa käyttää erityisen tuen toteuttamiseen liittyviä käsitteitä
- riittämätön ammatillinen tieto
- ei toimi koulutuksen ja ohjauksen mukaisesti
- ei pyri kehittämään itseään ja toimintaansa
- suhtautuu piittaamattomasti ammattialan turvallisuuteen tai eettiseen toimintaan
- ei motivoidu tai osallistu ryhmä- ja kehittämistyöhön (not translated)

Satisfactory

Opiskelija osaa:
- osoittaa perehtyneisyyden erityisen tuen toteuttamisen tietoperustaan ja ydinainekseen
- etsiä tietoa monipuolisista tietolähteistä
- osoittaa saavuttaneensa oj:n ydinosaamisen tavoitteet
- osaa toimia eettisten periaatteiden mukaisesti
- tuoda osaamisensa ryhmän tai projektin käyttöön (not translated)

Good

Opiskelija osaa:
- käyttää kasvatusalan käsitteitä ja tietoa johdonmukaisesti erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- etsiä tietoa ja arvioida ja käyttää kriittisesti tietolähteitä
- soveltaa tietoperustaa ammatillisissa tehtävissä erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- toimia ammattialan eettisten periaatteiden mukaisesti
- toimia tavoitteellisesti työryhmässä ja projektissa (not translated)

Excellent

Opiskelija osaa:
- käyttää kasvatusalan käsitteitä ja tietoa johdonmukaisesti erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- perustella tietolähteiden käytön
- perustella toimintaa tutkitun tiedon tai selvitysten avulla erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- perustella toimintaa lapsilähtöisesti
- perustella toimintaa ammattialan eettisten periaatteiden mukaisesti
- perustella ryhmän ja oppimisprojektin toimintaan liittyvää organisointi- ja ohjausvalintoja (not translated)
Special Needs Support in Early Education SX00BO81-3016 22.10.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will recognize and have the capacity to encounter diversity in society and educational communities. They will understand the importance of appreciative encounters for supporting the development of a child. Students will apply the basic concepts of disability work and special education, key legislation and services. They will identify the most important work practices of special support needs. They will be able to reflect on their professional activity.

Course contents

Inclusion. Experiencing and encountering special needs. The three-tier model of early education support measures. Disability, chronic illness, and the specific support needs of childhood and family. Disability legislation as a safe-guard for the fundamental rights of the individual. Guiding principles of organising special education and disability services.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

1. The materials will be found later from the OMA workspace.
2. Material for the learning assignments will be given in the orientation
3. Literature for the exam (Electric materials will found from the OMA workspace later):

Pihlaja, P. (2008). ´Behave yourself!´ Examining meanings assigned to children with socio-emotional difficulties. Disability & Society Vol.
23, No. 1, January 2008, 5–15
AND
Syrjämäki, M., Sajaniemi, N., Suhonen, E., Alijoki, A., & Nislin, M. (2017). Enhancing Peer Interaction: An Aspect of a High Quality Learning Environment in Finnish Early Childhood Special Education. European journal of special needs education., 32(3), 377-390.
AND
Juliene Madureira Ferreira, Marita Mäkinen & Katia de Souza Amorim (2018): Reflecting on Inclusion in Early Childhood Education: Pedagogical Practice, School Space and Peer Interaction
Journal of Early Childhood Education Research
Volume 7 Issue 1 2018, 25–52
AND
National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care, Chapter 5

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

activating lecture
discussions
peer learning
exam
assignments

Assessment methods and criteria

assesment scale 0-5
Both the exam and the assignments affect the grade
Details in the beginnig of the course

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

22.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2019 - 31.07.2019
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 25

Teacher(s)

Satu Hakanen, Saila Nevanen

Further information for students

The tuition is both in English and in Finnish.
The lectures are mainly in Finnish, but the materials (lecture and other materials) are in both languages. Students can use the language of their choice.

In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.

- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

According to the APL-system

Work placement(s)

-

Exam schedule

15.12.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPD1002 EXAM

Re-exam dates will be announced in orientation. Registration for the re-exam: satu.hakanen@metropolia.fi

International connections

-

Students use of time and load

5 h x 27 h , total 135 h

Content periodicity

Lectures and assignments, which is done independently during the course. The tasks are reviewed together. Possible study visit.
The course ends to exam.

Location and Time

The schedule of Metropolia Open University of Applied Sciences:

Required attendance marked on schedule (*).
If you cannot access these, please contact either satu.hakanen@metropolia.fi or saila.nevanen@metropolia.fi
From the point of view of progress in studies, it is desirable to participate in other lectures marked in the schedule, too.

Lähiopetus:
22.10.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4011 Orientaatioluento, pakollinen osallistuminen *
04.11.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPD1002 *
09.11.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPD1002 *
24.11.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPA6019
02.12.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4011 *
15.12.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPD1002 TENTTI *

Assessment criteria

Opintojakson arviointikriteeri, hylätty (0)
Opiskelija:
- ei riittävästi hallitse tai arvosta opintojaksoon liittyvää alan tietoa
- ei tunne tai osaa käyttää erityisen tuen toteuttamiseen liittyviä käsitteitä
- riittämätön ammatillinen tieto
- ei toimi koulutuksen ja ohjauksen mukaisesti
- ei pyri kehittämään itseään ja toimintaansa
- suhtautuu piittaamattomasti ammattialan turvallisuuteen tai eettiseen toimintaan
- ei motivoidu tai osallistu ryhmä- ja kehittämistyöhön (not translated)

Satisfactory

Opiskelija osaa:
- osoittaa perehtyneisyyden erityisen tuen toteuttamisen tietoperustaan ja ydinainekseen
- etsiä tietoa monipuolisista tietolähteistä
- osoittaa saavuttaneensa oj:n ydinosaamisen tavoitteet
- osaa toimia eettisten periaatteiden mukaisesti
- tuoda osaamisensa ryhmän tai projektin käyttöön (not translated)

Good

Opiskelija osaa:
- käyttää kasvatusalan käsitteitä ja tietoa johdonmukaisesti erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- etsiä tietoa ja arvioida ja käyttää kriittisesti tietolähteitä
- soveltaa tietoperustaa ammatillisissa tehtävissä erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- toimia ammattialan eettisten periaatteiden mukaisesti
- toimia tavoitteellisesti työryhmässä ja projektissa (not translated)

Excellent

Opiskelija osaa:
- käyttää kasvatusalan käsitteitä ja tietoa johdonmukaisesti erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- perustella tietolähteiden käytön
- perustella toimintaa tutkitun tiedon tai selvitysten avulla erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- perustella toimintaa lapsilähtöisesti
- perustella toimintaa ammattialan eettisten periaatteiden mukaisesti
- perustella ryhmän ja oppimisprojektin toimintaan liittyvää organisointi- ja ohjausvalintoja (not translated)
Special Needs Support in Early Education SX00BO81-3013 19.10.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (SXG19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will recognize and have the capacity to encounter diversity in society and educational communities. They will understand the importance of appreciative encounters for supporting the development of a child. Students will apply the basic concepts of disability work and special education, key legislation and services. They will identify the most important work practices of special support needs. They will be able to reflect on their professional activity.

Course contents

Inclusion. Experiencing and encountering special needs. The three-tier model of early education support measures. Disability, chronic illness, and the specific support needs of childhood and family. Disability legislation as a safe-guard for the fundamental rights of the individual. Guiding principles of organising special education and disability services.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Name of lecturer(s)

Satu Hakanen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

1. The materials will be found later from the OMA workspace.
2. Material for the learning assignments will be given in the orientation
3. Literature for the exam (Electric materials will found from the OMA workspace later):

Pihlaja, P. (2008). ´Behave yourself!´ Examining meanings assigned to children with socio-emotional difficulties. Disability & Society Vol.
23, No. 1, January 2008, 5–15
AND
Syrjämäki, M., Sajaniemi, N., Suhonen, E., Alijoki, A., & Nislin, M. (2017). Enhancing Peer Interaction: An Aspect of a High Quality Learning Environment in Finnish Early Childhood Special Education. European journal of special needs education., 32(3), 377-390.
AND
Juliene Madureira Ferreira, Marita Mäkinen & Katia de Souza Amorim (2018): Reflecting on Inclusion in Early Childhood Education: Pedagogical Practice, School Space and Peer Interaction
Journal of Early Childhood Education Research
Volume 7 Issue 1 2018, 25–52
AND
National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care, Chapter 5

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

activating lecture
discussions
peer learning
exam
assignments

Assessment methods and criteria

assesment scale 0-5
Both the exam and the assignments affect the grade
Details in the beginnig of the course

Language of instruction

English

Timing

19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG19S1
Seats

0 - 15

Teacher(s)

Linda Nurhonen, Satu Hakanen

Further information for students

The tuition is both in English and in Finnish.
The lectures are mainly in Finnish, but the materials (lecture and other materials) are in both languages. Students can use the language of their choice.

In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.

- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

According to the APL-system

Work placement(s)

-

Exam schedule

15.12.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPD1002 EXAM

Re-exam dates will be announced in orientation. Registration for the re-exam: satu.hakanen@metropolia.fi

International connections

-

Students use of time and load

5 h x 27 h , total 135 h

Content periodicity

Lectures and assignments, which is done independently during the course. The tasks are reviewed together. Possible study visit.
The course ends to exam.

Location and Time

Changes are possible. The second teacher of the course has not yet been confirmed and as it is clarified, the schedules will be confirmed.

A more detailed schedule will be announced later and reviewed in the orientation.

22.10.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4011 Orientation lecture (Each student is assumed to participate in the orientation.)
04.11.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPD1002
09.11.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPD1002
24.11.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPA6019
02.12.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4011
15.12.2020 08.30 - 11.45 MPD1002 EXAM

Please note! All students are expected to participate in the orientation lecture, exam and to other lectures active participation is required 75% minimum.

The schedule of Metropolia Open University of Applied Sciences students will be specified later.

Assessment criteria

Opintojakson arviointikriteeri, hylätty (0)
Opiskelija:
- ei riittävästi hallitse tai arvosta opintojaksoon liittyvää alan tietoa
- ei tunne tai osaa käyttää erityisen tuen toteuttamiseen liittyviä käsitteitä
- riittämätön ammatillinen tieto
- ei toimi koulutuksen ja ohjauksen mukaisesti
- ei pyri kehittämään itseään ja toimintaansa
- suhtautuu piittaamattomasti ammattialan turvallisuuteen tai eettiseen toimintaan
- ei motivoidu tai osallistu ryhmä- ja kehittämistyöhön (not translated)

Satisfactory

Opiskelija osaa:
- osoittaa perehtyneisyyden erityisen tuen toteuttamisen tietoperustaan ja ydinainekseen
- etsiä tietoa monipuolisista tietolähteistä
- osoittaa saavuttaneensa oj:n ydinosaamisen tavoitteet
- osaa toimia eettisten periaatteiden mukaisesti
- tuoda osaamisensa ryhmän tai projektin käyttöön (not translated)

Good

Opiskelija osaa:
- käyttää kasvatusalan käsitteitä ja tietoa johdonmukaisesti erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- etsiä tietoa ja arvioida ja käyttää kriittisesti tietolähteitä
- soveltaa tietoperustaa ammatillisissa tehtävissä erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- toimia ammattialan eettisten periaatteiden mukaisesti
- toimia tavoitteellisesti työryhmässä ja projektissa (not translated)

Excellent

Opiskelija osaa:
- käyttää kasvatusalan käsitteitä ja tietoa johdonmukaisesti erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- perustella tietolähteiden käytön
- perustella toimintaa tutkitun tiedon tai selvitysten avulla erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- perustella toimintaa lapsilähtöisesti
- perustella toimintaa ammattialan eettisten periaatteiden mukaisesti
- perustella ryhmän ja oppimisprojektin toimintaan liittyvää organisointi- ja ohjausvalintoja (not translated)
Substitute Care in Child Protection. SX00EN26-3001 01.03.2021-31.05.2021 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Student
- is able to identify the special needs of children placed outside the home and their families
- learns to support children placed outside the home and their families
-understand specific ethical issues related to foster care

Course contents

Reasons for placing in foster care. The purpose of foster care. Foster care as a child's experience. Well-being and support for children placed outside the home and their parents: working with children placed outside the home, the importance of rehabilitative daily life, meeting and therapeutic institutional education, attachment and trauma. Social network of the child and working with it. Support for returning home. Restrictive and disciplinary practices. Quality criteria for foster care. Foster care control and supervision system. Foster care as a professional activity (professional identity and multiprofessional co-operation).

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

To be announced

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

An online course in which the student becomes acquainted with the course materials independently and performs assignments. The course has assignments related to each unit, which are assessed as accepted / rejected, and two broader assignments, which are assessed and which form the grade of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course has assignments related to each unit, which are assessed as accepted / rejected, and two broader assignments, which are assessed and which form the grade of the course.

Assessment criteria are announced in the course.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 5 credits
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Niina Pietilä

Further information for students

Previous studies: The Child protection course must have been completed (or the knowledge of the course)

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

-

Exam schedule

-

International connections

-

Students use of time and load

5 credits = 135 hours

Content periodicity

The student progresses independently 1.3. - 31.5. so that all the assignments of the course have been returned by 31.5.2021.

Location and Time

Studying takes place independently in Moodle between 1.3.2021 and 31.5.2021 at the pace chosen by the student. Students can submit their studies for assessment at the end of each month (March 30, April 30 and May 31), after which the teacher evaluates the entire course.
Supporting Daily Life in Early Education SX00DL80-3008 15.03.2021-23.05.2021 10 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will be able to analyse a variety of cultures, practices and journeys of life and assess their significance in the lives of individuals and communities. They will understand the significance of different pedagogical methods for supporting children’s processes and be able to use them in socio-pedagogical work. Students recognise ways of acting typical of children and are able to plan activities supporting children based on them.
Students will identify children’s typical ways of operating and be able to plan supportive activity for the child based on them.

Students will be able to communicate fluently and effectively in English in their studies and working life, and to use English in their own professional skills development. They will be able to encounter people and easily work in multicultural settings and various cultural environments. Students will be able to acquire the necessary professional knowledge from various sources, as well as process and communicate it orally and in written form. They will have a realistic understanding of their language and communication skills, as well as a positive attitude about further developing those skills as part of their professional development. The oral and written communication skills shall correspond to the B2 level (CEFR). Students’ oral expression is natural and fluent, and they can take into consideration the level of formality in each situation. Their written expression is clear and structured, and their vocabulary is versatile.

Course contents

Lifestyles, cultures and cultural conflicts of childhood. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Pedagogical methods in early education: art education, physical education, music education, verbal expression and literature. Basics of methodology and connections to early pedagogical work. Basics of methods and their connection to socio-pedagogical work with small children. The promotion of equality, non-discrimination and social integration laws. Key concepts, terms, and interactions in professional English in the field of social services. Studying, working environments and tasks in English. The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Further information

Opintojakso sisältää 3 op englannin kielen opintoja (not translated)

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

To be announced at the beginning of the course.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures, teaching, assignments, project.
Group work and independent work.

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in contact teaching at least 80%, approved completion of learning assignments and the project.

Grounds for the assessment
will be discussed in more detail in orientatio

Language of instruction

English

Timing

15.03.2021 - 23.05.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 25

Teacher(s)

Kevin Collet, Seija Mäenpää, Leigh Rauhala, Satu Hakanen, Liisa Jaakkonen, Jouni Piekkari

Further information for students

The course includes 3 cr of English language studies.

The course is for those who have chosen the early childhood path.

Teachers:
Satu Hakanen / Responsible teacher
Leigh-Anne Rauhala
Seija Mäenpää
Jouni Piekkari
Kevin Collet

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

project related to early childhood education

Exam schedule

The course does not include an exam.

International connections

International week in Metropolia 3.-4.5.2021

Students use of time and load

10 cr = 270 hours.

Content periodicity

The course consists of

Orientation 14.4.2021, compulsory participation

1. lectures - basic knowledge of different cultures and life course and supporting it in the lives of individuals and communities.

2. teaching - different creative methodological ways to support a person's life course

3. Project work (planning, implementation and evaluation) during weeks 16-20,
Project presentations at the end of the course.

4. English teaching

5. independent work

Location and Time

Teaching will be intensively in the period 14.4.-18.5.2021.

A more detailed schedule of the course will be announced later.

Teaching is provided either as contact or distance learning, according to current recommendations.
This will be announced before the orientation on 14.4.2021.
Supporting Everyday Life in Socio-pedagogical Work SX00DL79-3015 15.03.2021-23.05.2021 10 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will be able to analyse a variety of cultures, practices and journeys of life and assess their significance in the lives of individuals and communities. Students will understand the significance of various pedagogical approaches in supporting daily life and know how to use them in socio-pedagogical work. They will know how to set goals in accordance to ages, lifestyles and life situations.
Students will be able to communicate fluently and effectively in English in their studies and working life, as well as use it in their own professional skills development. Students will be able to acquire the necessary knowledge of social care from various sources, as well as process and communicate it orally and in written form. They will have a realistic understanding of their language and communication skills, as well as a positive attitude about further developing those skills as part of their professional development. The oral and written communication skills shall correspond to the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEFR). Students’ oral expression is natural and fluent, and they can take into consideration the level of formality in each situation. Their written expression is clear and structured, and their vocabulary is versatile.

Course contents

Different cultures, lifestyles, life processes and cultural conflicts. Interaction challenges, communication in plain language. The promotion of equality, non-discrimination and social integration laws. Pedagogical methods suitable for different client groups: physical education, art education, music education, verbal expression and literature. Basics of methodology and connections to socio-pedagogical work.
Key concepts, terms, and interactions in professional English in the field of social services. Studying, working environments and tasks in English. The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Further information

Opintojakso sisältää 3 op. englannin kielen opintoja. (not translated)

Mode of delivery

90% Face-to-face, 10% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

To be announced at the beginning of the course.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures, teaching, assignments, project.
Group work and independent work.

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in contact teaching at least 80%, approved completion of learning assignments and the project.

Grounds for the assessment
will be discussed in more detail in orientation.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

15.03.2021 - 23.05.2021

Enrollment date

30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 25

Teacher(s)

Kevin Collet, Seija Mäenpää, Leigh Rauhala, Satu Hakanen, Liisa Jaakkonen, Jouni Piekkari

Further information for students

The course includes 3 cr of English language studies.

The course is for those who have chosen the social counselling path.

Teachers:
Satu Hakanen / Responsible teacher
Leigh-Anne Rauhala
Seija Mäenpää
Jouni Piekkari
Kevin Collett

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

R&D proportion

1 credits

Virtual proportion

1 credits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

project in social fields

Exam schedule

The course does not include an exam.

International connections

International week in Metropolia 3.-4.5.2021

Students use of time and load

10 cr = 270 hours.

Content periodicity

The course consists of

Orientation 14.4.2021, compulsory participation

1. lectures - basic knowledge of different cultures and life course and supporting it in the lives of individuals and communities.

2. teaching - different creative methodological ways to support a person's life course

3. Project work (planning, implementation and evaluation) during weeks 16-20,
Project presentations at the end of the course.

4. English teaching

5. independent work

Location and Time

Teaching will be intensively in the period 14.4.-18.5.2021.

A more detailed schedule of the course will be announced later.

Teaching is provided either as contact or distance learning, according to current recommendations.
This will be announced before the orientation on 14.4.2021.
Swedish at Work SX00DL63-3015 19.10.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will acquire the oral and written language skills of their professional field in the second national language as required by the university of applied sciences legislation (352/2003 § 8). They will be able to communicate in Swedish in their work environments and relate professional information orally and in written form. Their oral and written communication skills must be at a B1 level according to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR).
Finnish as a second language: The student is able to communicate in Finnish to an audience within and outside the field. Furthermore, the student will understand as well as summarize field-specific or generally working-life related texts both orally and in writing. A student attending the course is to have the minimum language proficiency level of independent user B1.

Course contents

Key concepts, terms and interactions in Swedish at the work. Tasks, study and work environments in Swedish.
Finnish as a second language: Revision of grammatical structures, communication in working-life in social field, the situational variation of language (the use of formal and informal Finnish) and learning strategies.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Name of lecturer(s)

Katja Hämäläinen

Mode of delivery

60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

The teacher´s material will be provided via OMA.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Activating exercises
Home assignments
Independent studies
Oral and written exercises

Language of instruction

English

Timing

19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Katja Hämäläinen

Further information for students

Contact teaching: 80 % compulsory attendance, independent studies, written exercises

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

Oral and written exam
Retake exams
Evaluation on the scale 1-5
Examinations which have been passed may not be retaken

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

135 h

Content periodicity

N/A

Location and Time

Myllypurontie 1
Work and Working Environments in Social Services SX00DL77-3010 19.10.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will become familiar with the different work environments and work orientations of social services. They will understand the process-like quality of client work and identify the various phases of this process. They will identify the significance of professional development. Students will become familiar with the concept of reflection and understand its importance as a tool for professional development. Students’ team and collaboration skills will be strengthened.

Course contents

Different work environments in social services. Practices of preventative work and early support, social rehabilitation, constructive work and advocacy. Agency, participation and clientship in social services. Reflection and its significance in social work. Development of professional growth and expertise. Principles of teamwork and acting as a member of work community. Multidisciplinary networking in social services. The Act on the Status and Rights of Social Welfare Clients and the Act on the Openness of Government Activities.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Laura Holmi, Jouni Piekkari

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Youth as a Phase of Life SX00BZ80-3011 01.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (SXH18S1, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will become familiar with the special features of adolescent development. They will understand the significance of young people’s cultural communities in supporting their individual growth. Students will identify the effects of social and cultural changes in the lives of young people. They will become familiar with the main service systems available to young people. They will be able to support them in finding their resources and functional abilities in different environments and through different means. Students will know how to improve young people’s social position and to prevent their exclusion. They will know legislation concerning young people.

Course contents

Young people in changing society. Youth as a cultural phenomenon, youth cultures. Special challenges of youth and youth work. Young people’s wellbeing. Forms of youth work, social youth work, outreach youth work, youth information. Functional and expressive methods in youth work. Applicable legislation concerning youth, youth laws, legislation on young offenders.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Name of lecturer(s)

Ulla Saukkonen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

1. The Youth Act is complemented by the Government Degree on Youth Work and Policy (Links to the law can be found from here: http://minedu.fi/en/legislation-youth
2. Pyyry, Noora. 2015. Hanging out with young people, urban spaces and ideas. Openings to dwelling, participation and thinking. https://helda.helsinki.fi/bitstream/handle/10138/156111/hangingo.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
3. Veronika Honkasalo, Karim Maiche, Henri Onodera, Marja Peltola & Leena Suurpää (eds.). 2017. Young People in Reception Centres. Finnish Youth Research Society, Finnish Youth Research Network Internet publications 121. https://www.nuorisotutkimusseura.fi/images/nuorten_turvapaikanhakijoiden_elamaa_en_web_090118.pdf
4. Nieminen J.: The history of youth work as a profession in Finland. Pages: 35 - 44 in a book History of Youth Work in Europe, Volume 4: Relevance for Today`s Youth Work Policy (2013) Book can be found form Ebookcenter.
5. Beckett C. & Taylor H. (2016) Human Growth and Development. Pages 105 – 129 (Who am I going to be?) SAGE. Third Edition.
6. Restifo, K. & Bögels, S. 2009. Family processes in the development of youth depression: Translating the evidence to treatment. Clinical Psychology Review 29 (2009) 294–316. (Can be found from Metcat)
7. Mikaela Hällström, Vania Ranjbar and Henry Ascher Adolescent health care in a multi-cultural area: a qualitative study from adolescents’ perspective. International Journal of adolescence and Youth, 2017 Vol. 22, no. 1, 107–121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2015.1137777
8. Maria Camara, Gonzalo Bacigalupe & Patricia Padilla The role of social support in adolescents: are you helping me or stressing me out? International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 22:2, 123-136. (Can be found from Metcat)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is accomplished as a book exam.
MATERIAL AND EXAM IN FINNISH OR IN ENGLISH.
Exam is on re-examination day and you have to register for that. Dates for re-examinations are Tuesday 22.9. klo 16.30 – 20.00 (SU202008) and Tuesday 17.11. klo 16.30 – 20.00 (SU202010)
You will get a grade 0 after the enrollment so that you are able to register to re-examination and I will correct the grade after the exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXH18S1
- SXH18K1
- SXG18S1
- SXH18K2
Teacher(s)

Ulla Saukkonen

Further information for students

To be able to come to exam, must student enroll to this course and also to the re-examination!

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

Exam is on re-examinations. You will get a grade 0 after the enrollment so that you are able to register re-examination and I will corrected afterwords.

Students use of time and load

5 credit points (135h)

Academic year 2021 - 2022

Advanced Research and Development SX00BU38-3072 01.08.2021-24.10.2021 5 credits (SXG19S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know how to evaluate and select suitable and justifiable approaches and methods to develop their field of study and work community. They will identify the premises and concepts of the principal methods and service design used in their fields of study. Students will know how to search for appropriate R&D data and demonstrate basic competence in processing, analysing, disputing and reporting data and results.

Course contents

•Principal R&D methods in one’s own field of study (e.g. evaluation research, action research, product development and research-oriented approaches, qualitative and quantitative research)
•Data acquisition and processing
•Reporting, presenting and utilising results

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student is able to:
- Display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- Search information from a variety of sources
- Work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- Show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- Display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- Act according to ethical principles
- To contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Good

Student is able to:
- Use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- Find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- Apply professional information in professional assignments
- Apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- Act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- Plan operations with safety in mind
- Act according to professional ethics
- Act purposefully in working groups and projects

Excellent

Student is able to:
- Use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- Argue the use of his sources
- Argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- Operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- To act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- To act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- Argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- Organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Further information

Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Assessment methods and criteria

The course assessment includes 7 components: The participants will do one larger exercise in small groups, and that will decide the grade of the course. In addition to the larger exercise, the small groups will do 3 smaller exercises, and each course participant must also return 2 analysis exercises. All these smaller exercises must be accepted, in order to pass the course.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2021 - 24.10.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG19S1
Seats

0 - 40

Teacher(s)

Jukka Törnroos

Further information for students

The course is mainly intended for students of group SXG19S1, and the preliminary schedule is the following:

to 28.10.2021 12.45 - 16.00
ke 03.11.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPB5003.4
ma 08.11.2021 08.30 - 11.45
pe 19.11.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4008
ma 22.11.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA3010
to 02.12.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA3010
to 09.12.2021 12.45 - 16.00
ma 20.12.2021 08.30 - 14.00 Course Final Seminar (obligatory participation)

It is intended, that some of the lecture style classes are going to take place online in Zoom, and recordings of these classes will be uploaded to the course Oma workspace after the classes. Classes with analysis exercises, will take place in the Myllypuro Campus computer classrooms.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Basics of Individual and Group Counselling SX00EP00-3003 01.01.2022-22.05.2022 5 credits (SXG21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students will learn the theoretical fundamentals of counselling. The students will be able to apply the principles of dialogue to counselling.They can plan, implement, and assess counselling work in a goal oriented way listening to the client. The students will be able to offer guidance taking into account individual needs in both individual and group counselling.

Course contents

Basics of individual, group, and community counselling. Ethical issues in counselling.
Principles of dialogical interaction. Different approaches to counselling.
Different roles in counselling work. Goal-oriented counselling, planning and evaluation in the social context.
Feedback as a part of the counselling work. Reflecting one’s own counselling.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Good

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Excellent

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2022 - 22.05.2022

Enrollment date

02.12.2021 - 31.12.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG21S1
Seats

0 - 35

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Child Protection SX00BO49-3031 25.10.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will understand the phenomena related to child protection. They will acknowledge the uniqueness of the client group and its needs. Students will able to apply key fundamental concepts, legislation and services. They will identify the most important work practices and evaluate the current debate related to child protection. They will be able to reflect on their own professional activity.

Course contents

The child's role in changing society. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Work values and princi-ples of child welfare. Preventive child welfare. The child protection process. Child welfare legislation for securing fundamental individual rights. Practices of preventive work, as well as child and family-specific work.
The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Course material is given in orientation and is available in Moodle.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Max.35 students will be admitted to the course in the order of enrollment (SXG20S1 students first).

Contact teaching takes place depending on the Covid-19 recommendations.

The course includes lectures and preliminary assignments, more detailed content and schedule will be given in orientation.
Independent studying
Group work
Group exam

Changes are possible.

Teaching takes place both as contact teaching on campus at separately announced times and as remote lectures via Zoom or Teams at separately announced times. The teaching of contact teaching days is based on active discussion and interaction, and the achievement of competence goals requires contact teaching in these areas. In remote learning, interactive conversation situations require the use of a camera.

Assessment methods and criteria

A more detailed assessment will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

25.10.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 35

Teacher(s)

Laura Holmi

Further information for students

Possible AHOT- application must be done before registering to the course. Questions concerning AHOT- application, please contact to the AHOT- responsible lecturer: Laura Holmi.

If student has a special support certificate/decision, which affects studying, student must be in contact to the lecturer of the course soonest.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

16.12.2021 klo 8.30-11.45 exact timing will be given later.

Re-examination dates will be given later.

Students use of time and load

5op x 27 h = 135 h

Location and Time

Content of the lectures and visitors will be given at the orientation. Teacher will be Laura Holmi.

12.10. klo 12.45-16.00 Orientaation and start, contact lecture, campus
27.10. klo 8.30-11.45 remote lecture, ZOOM/Teams
1.11. klo 12.45-16.00 contact lecture, campus
9.11. klo 8.30-11.45 remote lecture
17.11. klo 12.45-16.00 group work
18.11. klo 9.00-15.00 Lasten ja perheiden päivä, contact lecture, campus
25.11. klo 8.30-16.00 SEMINAR (Lastensuojelu, Mielenterveys ja päihteet) contact lecture, campus
30.11. klo 8.30-11.45 contact lecture, campus
1.12. klo 12.45-16.00 remote lecture
13.12. klo 12.45-16.00 contact lecture, campus
16.12. klo 8.30-11.45 EXAM, remotely (Exact time and application will be given closer)

Changes are possible.
Developing Play Activities in Early Childhood SX00DU24-3004 10.01.2022-22.05.2022 10 credits (VAKAS21) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The purpose of the development assignment is to deepen and expand the professional expertise of the student. The student is able to create new perspectives on his / her professional practice and guide play in the educational community.

Course contents

- Analyzing developmental needs in the work environment
- Utilizing results of analysis and applying to the work environment
- Participatory ways of working
- Evaluation and usability of results / practices / development targets
- Ability to question and differentiate activities and present alternatives

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Metropolia's General Assessment Criteria

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

10.01.2022 - 22.05.2022

Enrollment date

11.12.2021 - 09.01.2022
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- VAKAS21
Seats

0 - 15

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Development of the Welfare State SX00EO96-3001 24.08.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (SXG21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students will understand the most important theories of welfare and happiness. The students understand how the structures and processes of society affect the lives of individuals and communities. They are familiar with the development trends of societal policy and their links to the needs of change in welfare services. The students are familiar with structures and processes supporting well-being, social inclusion and safety. The students understand the courses of action in societal decision making. The students also understand how the global economy and Finland's economic development affect the functioning of society and the living conditions of people. They are familiar with the different ways in which welfare services are organized and provided.

Course contents

Welfare theories. Development of the Finnish welfare state and society. International welfare state models. The multi producer model of the welfare state. The welfare society's dependency on global economy, production, the standard of living, economic policy and employment.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Good

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Excellent

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Litterature of economics: Grady Klein & Yoram Bauman: The Cartoon Introduction to Economics - volumes I & II
and material from contact teaching.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Contact teaching, assignments and litterature
Teaching in Myllypuro and possibly in zoom.
Exam in Myllypuro in Metropolia

Language of instruction

English

Timing

24.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 30.09.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG21S1
Seats

0 - 35

Teacher(s)

Lauri Narinen, hyvinvointi sosiaaliala

Further information for students

Lauri Narinen contact teaching:
Mon 25/10 at 12:45-16:00 MPA 6010
Wed 3/11 at 12:45-16:00 MPA 6010
Mon 8/11 at 8:30-11:45 MPA 6010
Thu 18/11 at 8:30-11:45 MPA 4008
Wed 24/11 at 8:30-11:45 MPA 6010

EXAM: Thu 2/12 at 9:00-12:00 MPA 6018

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

EXAM: Thu 2/12 at 9:00-12:00 MPA 6018

Re-exams in January and March 2022 in Myllypuro

Location and Time

Lauri Narinen contact teaching:
Mon 25/10 at 12:45-16:00 MPA 6010
Wed 3/11 at 12:45-16:00 MPA 6010
Mon 8/11 at 8:30-11:45 MPA 6010
Thu 18/11 at 8:30-11:45 MPA 4008
Wed 24/11 at 8:30-11:45 MPA 6010

EXAM: Thu 2/12 at 9:00-12:00 MPA 6018
Disability and Chronic Illness SX00DL75-3008 25.10.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will understand the phenomena related to disability, chronic illness and special education. They will identify the uniqueness of client groups and their special needs. Students know key fundamental concepts, legislation and services. They know the current debate related to practices in the area. They will be able to reflect on their own professional relationship related to the theme.

Course contents

Disability, chronic illness, and special difficulties and related special needs. Experiencing and encountering special needs. Finnish disability policy principles and challenges. Disability legislation as a safeguard for the fundamental rights of the individual. Guiding principles of organising special education and disability services.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Changes may occur.

Social Welfare Act
Disability Services Act
Act on Intellectual Disabilities

Articles:
Rethinking disability: the social model of disability and chronic disease (Sara Goering, 2015)
Illness stories. Themes Emerging Through Narrative (Deborah Docherty & Mary Ann McColl, 2001)
Deinstitutionalisation of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Finland: A Political Perspective (Sonja Miettinen & Antti Teittinen, 2014)
The Need for Self-Determination and Imagination: Personal Budgeting and the Management of Disability Services in Finland (Susan Eriksson, 2014)

Material presented in lectures.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Please note, changes may occur.

Lectures (contact teaching in Myllypuro campus if Covid-19 situation allows.)
Individual learning tasks: readings and essay
Group work

Assessment methods and criteria

Numeric assessment 0-5
Active participation in lectures, individual learning assignments 60%
Group work 40%

Excellent 5
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Good 4-3
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Satisfactory 2-1 or Pass
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Fail 0
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
- The student's professional level is insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Language of instruction

English

Timing

25.10.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Taina Valkeapää

Further information for students

Student can understand different phenomenas referring to disability and chronic illness.
Student is able to recognize different customer groups and can understand their different needs.
Student is capable to adapt essential law points, agreements and services as well as the main basic concepts.
Student can name methods and practices used in the fields of disability, chronic illness as well as special education.
Student can valuate and reflect ongoing discussion of the topic and he/she is capable to reflect his/her own professional work.

Lectures: (Changes may occur)
Compulsory attendance at lectures. Additional tasks possible if more than 1 absence.

Fri 29.10. 8.30-11.45
Fri 5.11. 8.30-11.45
Thu 11.11. 8.30-11.45
Wed 17.11. 8.30-11.45
Thu 25.11. 8.30-16 Panel discussion and workshops (w/ child protection and mental health & substance abuse -courses, both Finnish and English degrees)
Fri 26.11. 8.30-11.45
Thu 2.12. 8.30-11.45
Tue 7.12. 8.30-11.45

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

- In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course (Ulla Saukkonen).
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge (Taina Valkeapää) right after enrollment period

Work placement(s)

Work place visitors

Exam schedule

-

International connections

n/a

Students use of time and load

5 credit = 135 hours
Includes
Lectures: 42 hours
Individual and group work: 93 hours

Content periodicity

2. period
25.10-31.12.21

Location and Time

Changes may occur.

Fri 29.10. 8.30-11.45
Fri 5.11. 8.30-11.45
Thu 11.11. 8.30-11.45
Wed 17.11. 8.30-11.45
Thu 25.11. 8.30-16 Panel discussion and workshops (w/ child protection and mental health & substance abuse -courses, both Finnish and English degrees)
Fri 26.11. 8.30-11.45
Thu 2.12. 8.30-11.45
Tue 7.12. 8.30-11.45
Diverse Educational Community SX00DU23-3004 10.01.2022-22.05.2022 5 credits (VAKAS21) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student work towards professional interaction based on trust, appreciation and respect for all families. The cooperation takes into account the diversity of families, their different languages, cultures and religions. The interaction reflects respect for the guardians’ knowledge of their children and for the staff's professional knowledge and competence. The student is able to utilize the different skills and strengths of the members of work community and act as an active member of the working community.

Course contents

- The child as a member of different growth environments
- Participation of children´s guardians and consideration of the diversity of families
- Multidisciplinary cooperation and good team work skills in an ECEC unit

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Metropolia's General Assessment Criteria

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

10.01.2022 - 22.05.2022

Enrollment date

11.12.2021 - 09.01.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- VAKAS21
Seats

0 - 15

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Empowering, Ethics and Work Challenges SX00BO25-3031 01.08.2021-24.10.2021 10 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know the theoretical foundations of empowerment and influence. In their work with clients, they will know how to use culturally sensitive socio-pedagogical means to strengthen the social inclusion of individuals and communities. Students will be able to use the tools of social influence and create citizenship-reinforcing inclusion and community. They will be able to express themselves in many ways and participate in social debate. Students will be aware of the impact of their own values on client work. They will recognise the significance of the exercise of power and ethical value conflicts in their work in the social services.
The students will understand the importance of professional and work ethics in social work, and be committed to the ethical principles of social work and act accordingly. They will be able to reflect on ethical challenges in light of their own values and for the development of their activities. Students will understand the importance of emotions in professional work and learn to deal with their own feelings reflectively. They will internalise the importance of professionalism in their interactions. Students will be able to anticipate and act in threatening client situations.

Course contents

Theories of Empowerment. Power and the exercise of power. The different channels of social influence. Civic ac-tion. Challenges to socio-pedagogical work in an increasingly multi-value society. Tension between the individual and society. Media education, media skills and social media. Language for a client-empowering approach.
Professional ethics in social services. Work ethics. International and national conventions and guidelines. Ethics of reporting in client work. Self-reflection of activities and choices from an ethical point of view. The significance and handling emotions in ethically challenging situations.
Limiting of the right to self-determination. Interaction in threatening customer situations. Anticipating threatening situations, and examination of one’s own courses of action. Aggressive client situations.
Responsibility in taking care of one’s own workplace wellbeing.
The study unit includes four hours of guidance for professional growth.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Literature for the EXAM:
Empowerment:
Understanding and Operationalising Empowerment. Cecilia Luttrell and Sitna Quiroz with Claire Scrutton and Kate Bird. ODI Working Paper 308
Ethics:
Ethics in Social Work - An Ethical Code For Social Work Professionals. Akademiker förbundet SSRA) Bonnie Steinbock: Adultery. 1986

Russ Shafer-Landau: Fundamentals of Ethics. 2010 Ch. Introduction, Part One: The Good Life: ch. 1 - 4; Part Two: Doing the Right Thing: materials on Consequentialism, Kantianism, Social Contract Tradition and Virtue Ethics

Client Situations>
General Aggression Model
Media and Critical Thinking;
Normand Baillargeon: A Short Course in Intellectual Self-Defence: Ch. 4 Media

NOTE! Students should read the exam material before the course starts.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Contact teaching
Literature
Guidance and project
Self-directed learning
Seminar

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in the course, passing exam (0-5) and a project report plus presentation (0-5).
80% attendance in contact teaching and project work is required. The project groups assess the activity of group members in their final report.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2021 - 24.10.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Teacher(s)

Jyrki Konkka, Leigh Rauhala

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

19.8.2021 12:45 - 16:00
20.8.2021 12:45 - 16:00
25.8.2021 12:45 - 16:00
26.8.2021 12:45 - 16:00
30.8.2021 12:45 - 16:00
1.9.2021 12:45 - 16:00
3.9.2021 12:45 - 16:00
6.9.2021 12:45 - 16:00
10.9.2021 9:00 - 12:00 EXAM
5.10.2021 9:00 . 12:00 Seminar

Project Group meetings will be scheduled later

Students use of time and load

27 hours per credit

Location and Time

Autumn 2021 - period 1
Myllypuro Campus
Entrepreneurship in Welfare, Leadership and Service Production SX00BU39-3068 01.08.2021-24.10.2021 5 credits (SXG18S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know the different ways of organising and producing welfare, as well as the relevant legislation. Students will understand the importance of strategic leadership to company activity and how different strategies function in the background of business success and profitability. They will understand the importance of defining vision and basic mission statements, and see workplace skills as a factor in workplace wellbeing. Students will understand the societal importance of entrepreneurship and the relationship between financial and operational activities. Students will adopt a more entrepreneurial attitude and understand the influence of business factors on the profitability of the organisation. Students will be able to evaluate and develop business ideas and assess their possibilities of success. They will be able to develop cost-effective welfare, have the basic skills to start businesses and make use of public consultation services.

Course contents

Working environments within welfare and their defining legislation, contractual practices and financing.
Societal challenges to and effects on service needs and their production. Strategic thinking and leading. Vision, basic mission and workplace skills. Different strategies. Internal and external entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial attitude and skills. The productising, pricing and quality of services. Starting a business, from business idea to business plan. Different types of businesses. Procurement methods and processes.
The focus of the course contents will be specified in the syllabus.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student is able to:
- Display learning in core content
- Use individual professional concepts correctly
- Find information for a specific situation
- Distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
- Act in individual professional situations as instructed
- Display learning in his professional field
- Show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- Follow safety instructions
- Display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
- Operate as a member of a student group

Good

Student is able to:
- Display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
- Assess and limit the amount of information needed
- Operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
- Operate in a multicultural environment
- Operate safely
- Act according to professional ethics
- Operate in a student group

Excellent

Student is able to:
- Use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- Assess and use various information sources
- Apply professional information in professional assignments
- Work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- Act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- To take safety issues into consideration in his action
- Argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- Organise the activities of a group of students

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Contact teaching + independent studying:
Thu 19/8 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA 6010
Mon 23/8 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA 4008
Thu 2/9 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA 3007
Mon 6/9 at 8:30-11:45 MPA 6010
Thu 23/9 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA 6010

Thu 14/10 at 8:30-11:45 MPA 6018 Exam

Litterature:
https://newcohelsinki.fi/wp-content/uploads/SUK_GUIDE_2020_eng_verkkoon_linkit.pdf

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2021 - 24.10.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG18S1
Teacher(s)

Lauri Narinen

Further information for students

Contact teaching + independent studying:
Thu 19/8 at 8:30 - 11:45 MPA 6010
Mon 23/8 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA 4008
Thu 2/9 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA 3007
Mon 6/9 at 8:30-11:45 MPA 6010
Thu 23/9 at 12:45 - 16:00 MPA 6010

Thu 14/10 at 8:30-11:45 MPA 6018 Exam

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

Thu 14/10 at 8:30-11:45 MPA 6018 Exam
Everyday Lives of Children and Families SX00EP02-3002 01.01.2022-22.05.2022 5 credits (SXG21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students understand the diversity of everyday life in childhood and family and recognize the contributory factors to well-being of children and families. The students recognize the changes regarding both childhood and the concept of childhood and the prevailing situation in the Finnish society and globally. The students understand the importance of childhood and early childhood education in supporting inclusion, preventing exclusion and in educational equality .

Course contents

The contributory factors to well-being of the child and the family. The UN convention on the Rights of the Child and the Act on Early Childhood Education and Care. Social integration, family poverty, exclusion and marginalization from the perspectives of families with children and early childhood education. Forms of early support. A resource-based perspective.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Good

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Excellent

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2022 - 22.05.2022

Enrollment date

02.12.2021 - 31.12.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG21S1
Seats

0 - 35

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
How to Become a Good Writer SX00DO57-3010 25.10.2021-15.12.2021 5 credits + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students will be able to recognise their knowledge, skills and attitudes as a writer. They will understand the situational variation of language, and will be able to recognise and utilise different text types accordingly. Students will deepen their skills of language revision and editing, and will be able to analyse special features of written communication in health care and social services and academic writing. Students will be able to produce structured and clear professional texts.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Students are recommended to have completed the course Professional Communication and IT Skills (5 cr.)

Course contents

Constructing one’s identity as a writer. Getting acquainted with the principles of register in different genres. Revising and editing. Special features of written communication in health care and social services. Academic writing.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Kurssialustalla Moodlessa esitelty materiaali (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Harjoitukset, tehtävät, keskustelu (not translated)

Assessment methods and criteria

Tehtävät, harjoitukset

Hyväksytty suoritus
Opiskelija palauttaa eri osioiden kirjalliset tehtävät hyväksytysti ja osallistuu aktiivisesti kurssin verkkokeskusteluihin.

Arviointikriteerit
Hyväksytty
Opiskelijan sanasto ja kielioppi riittävät ymmärrettävän ja melko virheettömän tekstin kirjoittamiseen.
Opiskelija osoittaa tuntevansa kielelliset keinot selkeän ja sidosteisen tekstin laatimiseksi.
Opiskelija osoittaa hallitsevansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielen erot.
Opiskelija tuntee eri tekstilajien muodollisuusvaatimukset ja periaatteet ja osaa ottaa ne huomioon teksteissään.
Opiskelija kykenee laatimaan ja ymmärtämään oman alansa tekstejä.
Opiskelija pystyy itsenäisesti lukemaan pitkähköjä tekstejä omasta alastaan.
Opiskelija osaa laatia omaan alaansa liittyviä työelämän tekstejä ja ilmaisee tietoja ja näkemyksiään melko sujuvasti.
Opiskelija kykenee arvioimaan ja kehittämään omaa kielitaitoaan itsenäisesti.
Opiskelija pystyy ottamaan vastaan palautetta ja soveltaa sitä kirjallisiin tuotoksiinsa.
Hylätty
Opiskelijan teksteissä olevat kielivirheet haittaavat ymmärtämistä ratkaisevasti.
Opiskelija ei kykene laatimaan selkeää ja yhtenäistä tekstiä, vaan tuotokset jäävät luettelomaisiksi ja irrallisiksi.
Opiskelija ei osoita tunnistavansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielen eroja, eikä osaa ottaa tekstin muodollisuusvaatimuksia huomioon kirjoituksissaan.
Opiskelija ei osaa tuottaa oman alansa tekstejä eikä osoita ymmärtävänsä oman alansa ammattitekstiä.
Opiskelija ei osaa ilmaista itseään ja näkemyksiään suomen kielellä ymmärrettävästi.
Arviointikriteerit (niille opiskelijoille, jotka ovat saaneet vapautuksen ruotsista ja korvaavat kurssilla opintojakson Työelämän suomi).

Arviointikriteerit niille, jotka korvaavat suorituksella Työelämän suomen -opintojakson:

Hyvä
Opiskelija osaa käyttää vaativiakin lauserakenteita ja kielellisiä keinoja selkeän ja sidosteisen tekstin laatimiseksi.
Opiskelija osoittaa hallitsevansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielenkäytön erot hyvin.
Opiskelija tuntee eri tekstilajien muodollisuusvaatimukset ja periaatteet ja osaa soveltaa niitä teksteihinsä.
Opiskelija osaa laatia selkeitä, sujuvia ja tarkoituksenmukaisia oman alansa tekstejä.
Opiskelija pystyy itsenäisesti lukemaan pitkiäkin oman alansa tekstejä.
Opiskelija löytää pääkohdat tekstistä ja tunnistaa kirjoittajan ja tekstin tarkoituksen.
Opiskelija osaa kirjoittaa selkeitä ja yksityiskohtaisia tekstejä ja ilmaisee tietojaan ja näkemyksiään tarkasti.
Opiskelija kykenee arvioimaan ja kehittämään omaa kielitaitoaan itsenäisesti.
Opiskelija pystyy ottamaan vastaan palautetta ja soveltaa sitä kirjallisiin tuotoksiinsa.

Tyydyttävä
Opiskelijan sanasto ja kielioppi riittävät ymmärrettävän ja melko virheettömän tekstin kirjoittamiseen.
Opiskelija osoittaa tuntevansa kielelliset keinot selkeän ja sidosteisen tekstin laatimiseksi.
Opiskelija osoittaa hallitsevansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielen erot.
Opiskelija tuntee eri tekstilajien muodollisuusvaatimukset ja periaatteet ja osaa ottaa ne huomioon teksteissään.
Opiskelija kykenee laatimaan ja ymmärtämään oman alansa tekstejä.
Opiskelija pystyy itsenäisesti lukemaan pitkähköjä tekstejä omasta alastaan.
Opiskelija osaa laatia omaan alaansa liittyviä työelämän tekstejä ja ilmaisee tietoja ja näkemyksiään melko sujuvasti.
Opiskelija kykenee arvioimaan ja kehittämään omaa kielitaitoaan itsenäisesti.
Opiskelija pystyy ottamaan vastaan palautetta ja soveltaa sitä kirjallisiin tuotoksiinsa.

Hylätty
Opiskelijan teksteissä olevat kielivirheet haittaavat ymmärtämistä ratkaisevasti.
Opiskelija ei kykene laatimaan selkeää ja yhtenäistä tekstiä, vaan tuotokset jäävät luettelomaisiksi ja irrallisiksi.
Opiskelija ei osoita tunnistavansa muodollisen ja epämuodollisen kielen eroja, eikä osaa ottaa tekstin muodollisuusvaatimuksia huomioon kirjoituksissaan.
Opiskelija ei osaa tuottaa oman alansa tekstejä eikä osoita ymmärtävänsä oman alansa ammattitekstiä.
Opiskelija ei osaa ilmaista itseään ja näkemyksiään suomen kielellä ymmärrettävästi. (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

25.10.2021 - 15.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Teacher(s)

Eveliina Korpela

Further information for students

Opintojakso on tarkoitettu ensisijaisesti hyvinvointialojen tutkintojen opiskelijoille (apuvälinetekniikka, fysioterapia, jalkaterapia, optometria, osteopatia, toimintaterapia, sosiaaliala ja vanhustyö).
Toteutukseen otetaan 30 opiskelijaa ilmoittautumisjärjestyksessä.
Kurssin ennakkovaatimuksena on Asiantuntijaviestintä ja tietotekniikka -opintojakson hyväksytty suoritus. .
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Opintojakso keskittyy kirjallisten viestintätaitojen kehittämiseen. Ydinsisältö on seuraava:
- Oma kirjoittajakuvani: syvennä ymmärrystäsi tiedoistasi, taidoistasi ja asenteistasi kirjoittajana
- Erilaiset tekstit: tutustu tekstilajiajatteluun
- Kielen- ja tekstinhuoltoa: hio taitojasi tekstintekijänä
- Kirjoittaminen sosiaali- ja terveysalalla: perehdy sosiaali- ja terveysalan kirjallisen viestinnän erityispiirteisiin
- Tieteellinen kirjoittaminen: syvennä ymmärrystäsi tieteellisestä kirjoittamisesta
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Opintojakso sopii valinnaiseksi opinnoksi osaksi AMK-opintoja. Jos haluat sisällyttää opintojakson osaksi YAMK-opintoja, varmista tilanne etukäteen omasta tutkinto-ohjelmastasi. (not translated)

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Occupational Therapy, Elderly Care, Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Students use of time and load

Moodle-kurssipohja aukeaa 25.10. Kurssi on jaettu kahteen osaan. Ensimmäisen osan tehtävien pitää olla suoritettuna 12.11. mennessä, jotta voi jatkaa kurssin toiseen osaan. Toisen osan tehtävien tulee olla valmiita 14.12. mennessä. Kaikki kurssin tehtävät palautetaan tuona aikana sovitulla tavalla Moodle-työtilaan. (not translated)

Location and Time

Kurssi toteutetaan kokonaan verkko-opintoina Moodle-alustalla syksyllä 2021.
Vastuuopettaja Eveliina Korpela (not translated)
Human Growth and Development SX00EO99-3002 01.01.2022-22.05.2022 5 credits (SXG21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students are familiar with the stages of human growth and development (early childhood, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age) and are able to analyze the factors affecting them. The students of the early childhood education path will be particularly familiar with the developmental stages of the child's early childhood.

Course contents

Key development theories. Human physical, mental, cognitive and social development and growth at different ages. The students of the early childhood education path will focus especially on the child's growth and development.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Good

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Excellent

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2022 - 22.05.2022

Enrollment date

02.12.2021 - 31.12.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG21S1
Seats

0 - 35

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Innovation Project XX00BH18-3409 30.08.2021-14.10.2021 10 credits (SXN19S1, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

On completion of the course the student can
- Develop practical, creative and innovative solutions, practices and services with multidisciplinary partners to meet the diverse needs in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
The student participates in project or network-based work and applies his or her expertise in regional, national or international development work.
- Use his or her personal skills and abilities to work and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
- Create a culture of cooperation and negotiation with the team members and other actors.
- Use his or her skills in problem solving, collaboration and communication to support the social development and joint decision making of the team.

Course contents

Project and innovation work: brainstorming, planning, implementing, assessing, communicating, publishing, product development and marketing.
Cooperative skills, interest group activities and networking.
Innovative work methods.
Areas of communal development skills: development processes, coordinating and managing development, reforming the development concepts.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows the principles of project and network-based work.
The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences.
The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student can develop together with the other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work.
The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Further information

Assessment is focused on the work carried out during the course, the gained knowledge upon the completion of the course, meeting the course goals and creating innovative solutions.

Mode of delivery

50% Face-to-face, 50% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

1. Ulla Vehkaperä, Kaarina Pirilä ja Marianne Roivas ( toim.) 2013. Innostu ja Innovoi. Käsikirja innovaatiopintoihin. Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu julkaisusarja. Saatavilla sähköisesti http://www.metropolia.fi/fileadmin/user_upload/Julkaisutoiminta/Julkaisusarjat/OIVA/Innostu_ja_innovoi.pdf
2. Oivallus loppuraportti: http://ek.fi/wp-content/uploads/Oivallus_loppuraportti.pdf
3. MINNO työkalupakki

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Participation in the course requires active participation throughout the course 30.8-14.10.2021
Pre assignment
Interactive lectures
Group work, work shop
Quided assignments
Project work

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous evaluation
Active participation for intensive course
theory+projectwork= innovationproject 10 op
Project is evaluated numeric

Language of instruction

English

Timing

30.08.2021 - 14.10.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- SXN19S1
- SXG19S1
Seats

0 - 60

Teacher(s)

Jenny West, Teija Rautiola, Ulla Marjosola, Jenna Kukkonen, Lauri Narinen, Hannele Hokkanen

Further information for students

Registration for project blanks is done with an e-form
Project blanks will appear on Google sites for a site that will be published later
Studentswill be informed of their placement in project groups before the first project meeting.
First project meeting: The exact place and time are indicated in the project blank form
Joint closing ceremony of the project Minnofest 13.10.
The time of the feedback / evaluation discussion will be agreed with the supervisor. A good grade of an innovation project may enable the project to be continued as a thesis in a project on the same topic according to a separate agreement.

RPL: The application must be made and approved before registering for the course.
MATERIALS prepared by the teacher are works in accordance with the Copyright Act (404/61) for which the teacher has copyright. Assignments AND MATERIALS may not be used except in their own studies. Their public distribution is only allowed with the permission of the teacher.

Some of the work in the course is distance learning. See here for more details on the processing of personal data related to the implementation of distance learning and the systems, software, IT applications and electronic tools used in the processing of personal data. Link to Metropolia's extensive student and study data register privacy statement https://www.metropolia.fi/fi/metropoliasta/tietosuoja-ja-gdpr/tietosuojaselosteet/metropolian-opiskelija-ja-opintotietorekisteri

Any additional questions to the MINNO coordinator of your school.
(e-mail name@metropolia.fi)

School of Health care; Hannele Hokkanen and Teija Rautiola
School of rehabilitation and examination: Jenny West, Ulla Marjosola
School of wellbeing:

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Degree Programme in Nursing

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

R&D proportion

10 credits

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

Project topics are working life oriented.

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

International exchange students will participate in the implementation.

Students use of time and load

1ECTS= 27 hours of student work
10 ECTS= 270 hours

Content periodicity

INTENSIVE STUDY COURSE; Attendance is required throughout the course
Duration 7 weeks

Preliminary assingnment, instructions from news letter from OMA before the begining of the cource
Registration for projects by e-form xx 2021 and ends xx 2021.
Preliminary assignment (instructions from the OMA "Well come letter" before the start of the course. Return of the assignment by 31 August 2021 to each project's own OMA workspace, which you will receive from the teacher at the first meeting.)

Orientation, theory and group work 31.8.
Project work from mondays to thursdays
Meeting of the customer on first week
Weekly meeting of the supervisor.
13.10. MINNO Fest. End of projects
14.10.Feed back with superviser
Other days project work in your on project group

Location and Time

N/A

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows principles of project and network-based work. The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences. The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development process´and decision making. The student can develop together with other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work. The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making. The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team. The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level. The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making. The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors. The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team. The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Internship 1 - Social Service Work in the Client’s Everyday Life SX00EP04-3002 01.01.2022-22.05.2022 5 credits (SXG21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students are able to function in accordance with the socio-pedagogical orientation. They can appropriately support and guide the every-day activities of both individuals and groups The students are interacting with the clients in the operational environment of social services. The students can act as members of a work team. The students act in a goal oriented manner and can evaluate their activities. The students can act in situations, where emergency medical care is needed.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

The students have completed the course: Introduction to Social Pedagogy

Course contents

Internship in the operational environments of social services. The internship in the early education path must be conducted in the environment of early education. Includes emergency aid.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Good

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Excellent

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2022 - 22.05.2022

Enrollment date

02.12.2021 - 31.12.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG21S1
Seats

0 - 35

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Internship in Voluntary Work SX00BO33-3025 01.08.2021-24.10.2021 5 credits (SXH20S1, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will know the volunteer and civic activities. Students will plan and implement an internship, taking into consideration their professional intersts. They will strengthen their professional competences. Students will promote justice, human rights, equality and sustainable development through their activities.

Course contents

Students will comprehend the importance, principles, and practices of volunteer work. Students will present an internship plan and carry it out during their studies. For example, the internship can include civic activities, volunteer and mentor activities.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Spesified material in the Moodle -workspace.
(Prior to enrolling to the course further information at https://wiki.metropolia.fi/display/sosiaalialanharjoittelu/Vapaaehtoistoiminnan+harjoittelu)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course consists of the following:
- Information session for the internship
- Indpendent orientation assignment
- Searching for the internship organisation + carrying out the intership
- Self assessment

Assessment methods and criteria

Orientation task (passed/to be supplemented/failed)
Filling in the implementation plan/plans for the Internship in Voluntary Work
Carrying out voluntary work (at least 100 hours)
Filling in the reflection questionnaire in the end of the Internship in Voluntary Work

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

01.08.2021 - 24.10.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXH20S1
- SXG20S1
Seats

8 - 70

Teacher(s)

Seija Mäenpää, Heli Määttänen

Further information for students

Teachers Heli Määttänen and Seija Mäenpää
Info session about the internship in the voluntary work must be attended in conjunction with the beginning of the internship. Info session:
INFO on 6.9..2021 klo 12.45-16.00.

Course is open for every Degree program student in Metropolia and participation is possible in English.

The instructions and assignments are in Moodle. You can sign in there after you have been accepted in the course. The key to Moodle is VEH2021.

Prior to enrolling to the course further information
- on internship at wiki.metropolia.fi/display/sosiaalialanharjoittelu/Vapaaehtoistoiminnan+harjoittelu

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Completion alternatives

AHOT
The application is addressed to Heli Määttänen

Work placement(s)

Study unit is implemented in collaboration with volunteer work organizations and other working life partners

Exam schedule

No Exam

International connections

Opprtunity to complete the course abroad. Mind the Covid-19 pandemic instructions (Metropolia and general)

Students use of time and load

5crds = 135h
Written assignments (orientation task, reflection questionnaire etc. 35 hours)
Voluntary work (100 hours)

Content periodicity

Carrying out the course can take place in a flexible manner during the studies, it is not linked with a certain period.
The course suits well for second year studies.

Location and Time

Information session for the internship in the voluntary work must be attended in conjunction with the beginning of the internship. Info session:
INFO is on the 6.9.2021 at 12.45-16.00. The invitation to the info will be sent to the students through e-mail after the acceptance to the course.
Info will be held in finnish, suppored with english.
Internship in the Voluntary and Civic Environments SX00EO98-3001 24.08.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (SXG21S1, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students will be familiar with volunteer and civic activities in a versatile way. The students will plan and complete an internship according to their own professional interests. They will strengthen their professional competency. With their activities, the students will promote inclusion, agency, human rights, equality and sustainable development.

Course contents

Students will be familiar with the importance, principles, and practices of volunteer work. The internship will be
completed during the studies according to the plan presented by the students. The internship can be linked to e.g. civic activities or volunteering and support person activities.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Good

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Excellent

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Spesified material in the Moodle -workspace.
(Prior to enrolling to the course further information at https://wiki.metropolia.fi/display/sosiaalialanharjoittelu/Vapaaehtoistoiminnan+harjoittelu)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course consists of the following:
- Information session for the internship
- Indpendent orientation assignment
- Searching for the internship organisation + carrying out the intership
- Self assessment

Assessment methods and criteria

Orientation task (passed/to be supplemented/failed)
Filling in the implementation plan/plans for the Internship in Voluntary Work
Carrying out voluntary work (at least 100 hours)
Filling in the reflection questionnaire in the end of the Internship in Voluntary Work

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

24.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 30.09.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG21S1
- SXH21S1
Seats

0 - 100

Teacher(s)

Seija Mäenpää, Heli Määttänen

Further information for students

Teachers Heli Määttänen and Seija Mäenpää
Info session about the internship in the voluntary work must be attended in conjunction with the beginning of the internship. Info session:
INFO on 1.2.2021 klo 12.45-16.00.

Course is open for every Degree program student in Metropolia and participation is possible in English.

The instructions and assignments are in Moodle. You can sign in there after you have been accepted in the course. The key to Moodle is VEH2021. The Moodle tasks will be updated and published not before INFO 6.9.2021.

Prior to enrolling to the course further information
- on internship at wiki.metropolia.fi/display/sosiaalialanharjoittelu/Vapaaehtoistoiminnan+harjoittelu

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Work placement(s)

Study unit is implemented in collaboration with volunteer work organizations and other working life partners.

Exam schedule

No Exam

International connections

Opprtunity to complete the course abroad. Mind the Covid-19 pandemic instructions (Metropolia and general)

Students use of time and load

5credits = 135hours
Written assignments (orientation task, reflection questionnaire etc. 35 hours)
Voluntary work (100 hours)
Please note! Carrying out the course can take place in a flexible manner during the studies (not linked with a certain period).

Location and Time

Information session for the internship in the voluntary work must be attended in conjunction with the beginning of the internship. Info session:
INFO is on the 6.9.2021 at 12.45-16.00. The invitation to the info will be sent to the students through e-mail after the acceptance to the course.
Introduction to Social Pedagogy SX00EO95-3001 24.08.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (SXG21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students will be familiar with the theoretical foundations and the basic concepts of social pedagogy as well as different trends in the field. They will be familiar with the typical characteristics of socio-pedagogical work approach. The students are familiar with the value system, ethical concepts and the principles of professional ethics. The students will understand the importance of critical thinking.

Course contents

Social pedagogy as a field of science and practice. The roots and the development of social pedagogy. Key concepts and operating principles of social pedagogy. Introduction to ethical thinking and professional ethics in the field of social services.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Good

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Excellent

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Mode of delivery

80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

* Jan Storø (2013). Practical Social Pedagogy: Theories, values and tools for working with children and young people
* Articles as assigned

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture, Group Work, Reading and reflection

Assessment methods and criteria

Course Assignments and Readings (30%)
- Student will read all assigned articles for class discussion and reflect on them
- No late papers accepted
• Learning Task (6-8 pgs) (50%)
This is a combination work with the Communication and IT Skills course in an effort to reduce the student’s workload so the final written assignment is for both courses.
• Attendance and Participation (20%)

- Students are expected to attend lectures and participate in discussion groups. Failure to do so will affect your final grade.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

24.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 30.09.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG21S1
Seats

15 - 35

Teacher(s)

Leigh Rauhala

Further information for students

The course is targeted primarily to student group SXG21S1
- If the student has prior learning concerning the course an RPL application must be done before enrolling to the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT responsible teacher for the course.
- If the student has a special support arrangements decision which affects the course, the student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after the enrollment period.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

1 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

n/a

Work placement(s)

n/a

Exam schedule

n/a

International connections

- Virtual Exchange with partner university
- international materials used

Students use of time and load

27h per credit

Content periodicity

Tentative Schedule (changes may occur)
13.09.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4008
20.09.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4008
23.09.2021 09.00 - 11.45 MPA4008
27.09.2021 09.00 - 11.45 MPA4008
29.09.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4008
04.10.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4008
08.10.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA4008
14.10.2021 12.45 - 16.00 MPA6010

Location and Time

Autumn 2021 - period 1
Myllypuro Campus
Learning Environment and Multiple Literacy SX00DU25-3004 10.01.2022-22.05.2022 5 credits (VAKAS21) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The student recognizes and is able to evaluate the aspects related to the learning environment (especially multiliteracy skills). Students are able to utilize and modify different learning environments to support children's development. Student knows the essential guidelines in the National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care to implement multiliteracy and media education.

Course contents

- Different formal and informal learning environments
- Multiliteracy and media education in a multicultural early education environment

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Metropolia's General Assessment Criteria

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

10.01.2022 - 22.05.2022

Enrollment date

11.12.2021 - 09.01.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- VAKAS21
Seats

0 - 15

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Life Course Support in Socio-Pedagogical Work and Professional English SX00EP03-3002 01.01.2022-22.05.2022 10 credits (SXG21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students will be able to analyse a variety of cultures, ways of life, and life courses as well as assess their significance in the lives of individuals and communities. The students will learn socio-pedagogical methods in supporting daily life. They learn how to carry out activities that support the inclusion of individuals and communities, take into account diversity and reflect on their activities. The goals of the students in the early childhood education path highlight supporting children in early childhood education and their life situations.

The students will be able to communicate fluently and effectively in English in their studies and work tasks, as well as use English to develop their own professional skills. They will have a realistic understanding of their language proficiency, as well as a positive attitude towards further developing their skills as part of their professional expertise. The oral and written communication skills correspond to the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEFR). The students' oral expression is natural they can take the register of language use into account. Their written expression is clear and structured and their vocabulary is versatile.

Course contents

Life course, way of life, stages of life and life events. Diversity, ethnic groups. Pedagogical methods suitable for different client groups: sports education, arts education, music education, oral expression and literature. Fundamentals of methods and links to socio-pedagogical work. Key English concepts, terms and interactive situations in the work of the Bachelor of Social Services. Studying, work environment and work tasks in English

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Good

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Excellent

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Further information

The course includes 3 ECTS English studies.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2022 - 22.05.2022

Enrollment date

02.12.2021 - 31.12.2021
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- SXG21S1
Seats

0 - 35

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Mental Health and Substance Abuse SX00BX94-3031 25.10.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will understand the phenomena related to mental health and use of substances. They will identify the uniqueness of client groups and their needs. Students will able to apply key fundamental concepts, basic legislation and services. They will identify the most important work practices and evaluate the current debate related to mental health and substance abuse. They will be able to reflect on their own professional activity.

Course contents

Mental health: protective factors/risk factors; normality/abnormality. History of mental health work. Components of mental health. Mental health problems. Substances and addictions in human life. Substance abuse trends. En-countering, talking through issues and motivating. Substance abuse and mental health legislation for safeguarding individual rights and related essential services. Preventive, constructive, corrective and rehabilitative mental health and substance abuse work.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Changes are possible.

Social welfare act
Mental health act
Prevention and treatment for substance abuse act

National Mental Health Strategy and Programme for Suicide Prevention 2020–2030

Material presented in lectures.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Please note, changes may occur

Lectures (contact teaching in Myllypuro campus, if Covid-19 situation allows)
Lecture diary
Group work

Assessment methods and criteria

Numeric assessment 0-5

Active participation in lectures and lecture diary 60%
Group work 40%

Student is able to
Excellent 5
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Good 4-3
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Satisfactory 2-1 or Pass
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Fail 0
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
- The student's professional level is insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Language of instruction

English

Timing

25.10.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Taina Valkeapää

Further information for students

- Students will understand the phenomena related to mental health and use of substances.
- They will identify the uniqueness of client groups and their needs.
- Students will able to apply key fundamental concepts, basic legislation and services.
- They will identify the most important work practices and evaluate the current debate related to mental health and substance abuse.
- They will be able to reflect on their own professional activity.

Schedule (changes are possible)
Compulsory attendance at lectures, additional tasks possible if more than 1 absence.

Tue 26.10. 8.30-11.45
Tue 2.11. 12.45-16.00
Thu 4.11. 12.45-16.00
Tue 9.11. 12.45-16.00
Tue 23.11. 12.45-16.00
Thu 25.11. 8.30-16 Panel and workshops (w/ child protection and disability -courses, both Finnish and English degrees)
Wed 1.12. 8.30-11.45
Wed 8.12. 8.30-11.45

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

- In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course (Kirsi Lautala).
- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period

Work placement(s)

Work place visitors

Exam schedule

-

International connections

n/a

Students use of time and load

5 credits = 135 hours
Includes
Lectures: 42 hours
Individual and group work: 93 hours

Content periodicity

2. period
25.10.-31.12.21

Location and Time

Changes are possible

Tue 26.10. 8.30-11.45
Tue 2.11. 12.45-16.00
Thu 4.11. 12.45-16.00
Tue 9.11. 12.45-16.00
Tue 23.11. 12.45-16.00
Thu 25.11. 8.30-16 Panel and workshops (w/ child protection and disability -courses, both Finnish and English degrees)
Wed 1.12. 8.30-11.45
Wed 8.12. 8.30-11.45
Orientation to Studying SX00EN92-3001 24.08.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (SXG21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students
- can explain their diverse learning environments
- can describe the key guidelines, rules, and study practices at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
- can plan their own study paths and recognize the influencing factors on their planning
- can explain the required work and study habits by the degree
- recognize their own strengths, needs for development and their impact on the studies
- recognize the most common programs and systems needed in the studies
- recognize the key principles of data protection and data security
- recognize work life opportunities provided by the degree
- can explain the competence produced by the degree

Course contents

- Physical, social and digital learning environments
- Student services
- Rules and regulations for studying at the University of Applied Sciences
- Library services and the basics of information search
- Curriculum and planning the studies (AHOT, HOPS)
- Principles and methods of learning in the degree programme
- Key digital tools and information systems used in learning and working in the degree program
- Recognizing study related strengths and needs for development
- Basics of data protection and security
- Competence produced by the degree programme and work life possibilities

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Good

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Excellent

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Further information

The course includes 2 ECTS tuition in IT skills.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

24.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 30.09.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG21S1
Seats

0 - 35

Teacher(s)

Sylvia Hakari, Taina Valkeapää, Jukka Törnroos

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Professional Communication and Scientific Writing SX00EO94-3001 24.08.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (SXG21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students know how to act in the communication and interaction situations related to the studies and work tasks in their own field. They know how to produce text types in their field for different channels. The students are able to communicate as experts in various research and development tasks and environments. They are able to search for information and evaluate it critically and use it in a goal-oriented manner. The students are familiar with the good practices of oral and written communication and can apply them appropriately. The students know how to utilize their language and communication skills to continuously develop their thinking and expertise.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

The students' Finnish skills are classified as B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CERF).

Course contents

Text producing skills of an expert and writing up a professional texts. Interaction skills: communicating with the client, team work and negotiations. Communication in plain language. Presentation skills, influencing by speaking and giving feedback.The good practices of digital communications. The fundamentals of scientific writing. Ethical and critical use of sources and their notation.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Good

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Excellent

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Further information

The course includes 1 ECTS tuition in IT skills.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

24.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 30.09.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG21S1
Seats

0 - 35

Teacher(s)

Liisa Jaakkonen, Jukka Törnroos

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Reporting and Publication of the Bachelor’s Thesis SX00BU43-3090 01.08.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (SXG18S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will report and finalise their bachelor’s thesis. They will be able to describe and evaluate their entire bachelor’s thesis process. They will know how to share about their bachelor’s thesis to their chosen target group and demonstrate their competence in the community of experts in both Finnish and English.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Passed before course beginning:
SX00BU42 Implementing the Bachelor’s Thesis

Course contents

- Content of the module
- Finalising and reporting of bachelor’s thesis
- Writing an English abstract
- Taking the Maturity Examination
- Publication of the project in article, poster or presentation form

Further information

Thesis evaluation as agreed in degree programme.

Students and their teachers/tutors will go through other recommended courses in their individual study plan (ISP) discussions.

Name of lecturer(s)

Tiina Lehto-Lundén

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG18S1
Teacher(s)

Jyrki Konkka, Sylvia Hakari, Satu Hakanen, Liisa Jaakkonen, Tiina Lehto-Lundén, Jukka Törnroos

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

R&D proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
Social participation and the disadvantaged SX00EP01-3002 01.01.2022-22.05.2022 5 credits (SXG21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students will identify the contributory factors to human well-being. They will understand the importance of inclusion and the sense of community to human well-being. They understand exclusion and being disadvantaged as an individual, a community based and a societal phenomenon. The students are able to distinguish between the structures and processes that cause exclusion in a society. The students identify ways to prevent exclusion.

Course contents

Contributory factors to well-being and social integration. Social risks and problems at different stages of life. Socio-pedagogical means for supporting participation and preventing exclusion.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Good

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Excellent

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2022 - 22.05.2022

Enrollment date

02.12.2021 - 31.12.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG21S1
Seats

0 - 35

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5
Special Education in Different Phases of Life SX00BZ76-3012 01.08.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (SXH19S1, ...) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will become familiar with the basic concepts, value premises and objectives of special education. They will be aware of the special challenges of development and learning, and the support needs in different phases of life. Students will be capable of supporting the life management, functional capacity and daily life of their clients and their families.

Course contents

Guiding principles of special education and its organisation. Special challenges in development and learning dur-ing different phases of life. Support for learning and school attendance. Special early childhood education, special education, student welfare, vocational special education, and preparatory and rehabilitative education. Other services and forms of support in special education. Special education legislation.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Tuition in finnish

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Tuition in finnish

Assessment methods and criteria

tentti ja oppimistehtävät (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXH19S1
- SXH19K1
- SXG19S1
- SXH19K2
Teacher(s)

Ulla Saukkonen

Further information for students

Opintojakso suoritetaan kokonaisuudessaan verkkotyöskentelynä 1.9.-.30.11. välisenä aikana. Opintojakson suorittaminen aloitetaan tentistä, Tentin jälkeen muut osiot voi suorittaa haluamassaan järjestyksessä.
Opintojakson moodle-työtila avataan syyskuun alussa ja opintojakson tehtävät tulee suorittaa marraskuu loppuun mennessä.
Tarkemmat OHJEET MOODLE TYÖTILAAN KIRJAUTUMISEEN saatte sähköpostilla elokuun aikana. (not translated)

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English), Social Services

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Location and Time

Tuition in finnish
Special Needs Support in Early Education SX00BO81-3018 25.10.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (SXG20S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Students will recognize and have the capacity to encounter diversity in society and educational communities. They will understand the importance of appreciative encounters for supporting the development of a child. Students will apply the basic concepts of disability work and special education, key legislation and services. They will identify the most important work practices of special support needs. They will be able to reflect on their professional activity.

Course contents

Inclusion. Experiencing and encountering special needs. The three-tier model of early education support measures. Disability, chronic illness, and the specific support needs of childhood and family. Disability legislation as a safe-guard for the fundamental rights of the individual. Guiding principles of organising special education and disability services.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Assessment:
Assessment criteria as the attachment of the curriculum.
The teacher of the study unit informs the assessment criterias in the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

1. The materials will be found later from the OMA workspace.
2. Material for the learning assignments will be given in the orientation
3. Literature for the exam (Electric materials will found from the OMA workspace later):

Pihlaja, P. (2008). ´Behave yourself!´ Examining meanings assigned to children with socio-emotional difficulties. Disability & Society Vol.
23, No. 1, January 2008, 5–15
AND
Syrjämäki, M., Sajaniemi, N., Suhonen, E., Alijoki, A., & Nislin, M. (2017). Enhancing Peer Interaction: An Aspect of a High Quality Learning Environment in Finnish Early Childhood Special Education. European journal of special needs education., 32(3), 377-390.
AND
Juliene Madureira Ferreira, Marita Mäkinen & Katia de Souza Amorim (2018): Reflecting on Inclusion in Early Childhood Education: Pedagogical Practice, School Space and Peer Interaction
Journal of Early Childhood Education Research
Volume 7 Issue 1 2018, 25–52
AND
National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care, Chapter 5

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

activating lecture
discussions
peer learning
independent learning
exam
assignments
study visit
participation to a family event

Teaching is either distance or contact teaching,
according to current recommendations.
It will be announced before the start of the course.
Most of the teaching is planned to be organized in contact teaching.
Changes are possible.

Assessment methods and criteria

assesment scale 0-5
Both the exam and the assignments affect the grade
Details in the beginnig of the course

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

English

Timing

25.10.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG20S1
Seats

0 - 30

Teacher(s)

Sylvia Hakari, Satu Hakanen

Further information for students

The tuition is both in English and in Finnish.
The lectures are mainly in Finnish, but the materials (lecture and other materials) are in both languages. Students can use the language of their choice.

In case student has prior learning concerning the course RPL application must be done before enrolling the course. If you have any further questions concerning RPL please contact the AHOT teacher of the course.

- In case student has a decision on special support arrangements affecting the course student needs to contact the teacher in charge right after enrollment period.

13.10.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA5018 Orientation lecture & basic concepts of disability work and special education, key legislation, Sylvia

14.10.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA5018 Inclusion and other essential concepts, Child’s Individual ECEC Plan and support, Three-step support mode, Sylvia

26.10.2021 12.45 - 16.00 Compasion culture & positive pedagogy in ECEC, prevention of bullying, Satu

28.10.2021 08.30 - 16.00 MPB1045, MPA2030, MPA2022 cooperation with organization Kehitysvammatuki 57 ry (possibly families visit in campus)

05.11.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4015 Challenging behaviour situations in ECEC and cooperation with families, Satu

18.11.2021 09.00 - 15.00 Families day in campus

22.11.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPB1005 Discussion about learning assignments, Satu ja Sylvia

10.12.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4015 Exam

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

According to the APL-system

Work placement(s)

-

Exam schedule

10.12.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4015 Tentti EXAM

Re-exam dates will be announced in orientation. Registration for the re-exam: satu.hakanen@metropolia.fi

International connections

-

Students use of time and load

5 h x 27 h , total 135 h

Content periodicity

Lectures and assignments, which are done independently during the course. The tasks are reviewed together. Possible study visit.
The course ends to exam.

Location and Time

Changes are possible.

13.10.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA5018 Orientation lecture & basic concepts of disability work and special education, key legislation, Sylvia

14.10.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA5018 Inclusion and other essential concepts, Child’s Individual ECEC Plan and support, Three-step support mode, Sylvia

26.10.2021 12.45 - 16.00 Compasion culture & positive pedagogy in ECEC, prevention of bullying, Satu

28.10.2021 08.30 - 16.00 MPB1045, MPA2030, MPA2022 cooperation with organization Kehitysvammatuki 57 ry (possibly families visit in campus)

05.11.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4015 Challenging Behaviour situations in ECEC and cooperation with families, Satu

18.11.2021 09.00 - 15.00 Families day in campus

22.11.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPB1005 Discussion about learning assignments, Satu ja Sylvia

10.12.2021 08.30 - 11.45 MPA4015 Exam

Please note! All students are expected to participate in the orientation lecture, exam and to other lectures active participation is required 75% minimum.

The schedule of Metropolia Open University of Applied Sciences students will be specified later.

Assessment criteria

Opintojakson arviointikriteeri, hylätty (0)
Opiskelija:
- ei riittävästi hallitse tai arvosta opintojaksoon liittyvää alan tietoa
- ei tunne tai osaa käyttää erityisen tuen toteuttamiseen liittyviä käsitteitä
- riittämätön ammatillinen tieto
- ei toimi koulutuksen ja ohjauksen mukaisesti
- ei pyri kehittämään itseään ja toimintaansa
- suhtautuu piittaamattomasti ammattialan turvallisuuteen tai eettiseen toimintaan
- ei motivoidu tai osallistu ryhmä- ja kehittämistyöhön (not translated)

Satisfactory

Opiskelija osaa:
- osoittaa perehtyneisyyden erityisen tuen toteuttamisen tietoperustaan ja ydinainekseen
- etsiä tietoa monipuolisista tietolähteistä
- osoittaa saavuttaneensa oj:n ydinosaamisen tavoitteet
- osaa toimia eettisten periaatteiden mukaisesti
- tuoda osaamisensa ryhmän tai projektin käyttöön (not translated)

Good

Opiskelija osaa:
- käyttää kasvatusalan käsitteitä ja tietoa johdonmukaisesti erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- etsiä tietoa ja arvioida ja käyttää kriittisesti tietolähteitä
- soveltaa tietoperustaa ammatillisissa tehtävissä erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- toimia ammattialan eettisten periaatteiden mukaisesti
- toimia tavoitteellisesti työryhmässä ja projektissa (not translated)

Excellent

Opiskelija osaa:
- käyttää kasvatusalan käsitteitä ja tietoa johdonmukaisesti erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- perustella tietolähteiden käytön
- perustella toimintaa tutkitun tiedon tai selvitysten avulla erityisen tuen toteuttamisen näkökulmasta
- perustella toimintaa lapsilähtöisesti
- perustella toimintaa ammattialan eettisten periaatteiden mukaisesti
- perustella ryhmän ja oppimisprojektin toimintaan liittyvää organisointi- ja ohjausvalintoja (not translated)
Work and Working Environments in Social Services SX00EO97-3001 24.08.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (SXG21S1) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students will become familiar with the different work environments and work orientations in the field of social services. They will understand the process-like quality of client work and identify the various phases of the client process. The students will become familiar with the concept of reflection and understand its importance. Students’ team work and collaboration skills will be improved and they will understand the importance of multi-professional co-operation.

Course contents

Different work environments of the Bachelor of Social Services. Practices in preventative work and early support, social rehabilitation, and constructive work. The agency and involvement of the client in the work approach of social services. The status and rights of the social welfare client. Reflection and its significance in the work of the Bachelors of Social Services. The principles of team work and multi-professional co-operation in the field of social services.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Good

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Excellent

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Will be announced in lectures.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Please note, changes are possible.

Lectures (contact teaching in Myllypuro Campus if Covid-19 situation allows)
Work place visits and visitors
Group work
Individual learning assignment

Assessment methods and criteria

Numeric assessment 0-5
Assessment criteria will be presented in the beginning of the course.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

24.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

03.05.2021 - 30.09.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SXG21S1
Seats

0 - 35

Teacher(s)

Taina Valkeapää

Further information for students

The students will become familiar with the different work environments and work orientations in the field of social services. They will understand the process-like quality of client work and identify the various phases of the client process. The students will become familiar with the concept of reflection and understand its importance. Students’ team work and collaboration skills will be improved and they will understand the importance of multi-professional co-operation.

Compulsory attendance at lectures, additional tasks possible if more than two absence.

Unit, in charge

School of Wellbeing

Degree Programme

Social Services (in English)

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

R&D proportion

1 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

Work place visits and visitors (changes may occur due to the Covid-19 situation)

Exam schedule

-

International connections

n/a

Students use of time and load

5 credits=135 hours

Content periodicity

2. period
25.10.-31.12.21

Location and Time

Tue 26.10. 12.45-16.00
Wed 27.10. 8.30-11.45
Tue 4.11. 8.30-11.45
Mon 8.11. 12.45-16.00 (Jouni Piekkari)
Tue 11.11. 12.45-16.00
Tue 18.11. 12.45-16.00
Mon 22.11. 12.45-16.00 (Jouni Piekkari)
Mon 29.11. 12.45-16.00
Wed 1.12. 12.45-16.00
Wed 8.12. 12.45-16.00

Contact

Head of Degree Programme
Tiina Lehto-Lundén
Tel. +358 40 641 8256
Email: tiina.lehto-lunden(at)metropolia.fi

Course Structure Diagrams

Specific admission requirements

Specific admission requirements are specified in the programme study plan. In addition to the level of English skills mentioned in the general admission requirements applicants are expected to have a sufficient level of Finnish language skills.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

A student has an opportunity to make earlier learning visible and get a decision on the recognition of these competences. For further information see the General instructions of recognition of prior learning.

Qualification requirements and regulations

The Degree Regulations of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences: >>

Profile of the programme

See the General Description of the Programme: >>
We train well rounded, responsible experts in social welfare to work boldly for human rights and a sustainable future.

Key learning outcomes

The degree programme is based on the competence areas of Bachelor of Social Services:
1. Ethical competence in social services
2. Communication and interaction competence
3. Counseling and guidance competence
4. Participatory and critical societal competence
5. Research and development competence
6. Work community and leadership competence
For further information see the curriculum

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

The foundation of professionalism for Bachelors of Social Services is built on the socio-pedagogical approach. Bachelors of Social Services are capable of analysing social phenomena and understand their significance to people’s lives and wellbeing. Combining pedagogical (education and learning) and social (societal) perspectives at work is emphasised in social pedagogy. The work is carried out in the daily lives of people of different ages in their own living environment. Bachelors of Social Services are also capable of taking on tasks requiring development and leadership skills, promoting the social perspective within social services as well as multiprofessionalism and networking within the overlapping areas among welfare providers.
Bachelors of Social Services are qualified to work with various client groups in the field of social pedagogy. The work can consist of supervision, counseling, co-ordination of services and managerial work in communities or in a residential setting. Bachelors of Social Services work in early childhood education, child protection, in family work and youth work as well as with the elderly. They also work in prevention of substance abuse or promotion of mental health. The degree can give a qualification to work within early childhood education.

Access to further studies

Access to Master’s Degree studies at a university of applied sciences or a university and access to specialisation studies.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Examination regulations, assessment and grading are specified in the course implementation plan. The teacher in charge of the course will be responsible for the assessment. Students will be informed at the beginning of the course on the assessment principles, which must be based on the course objectives.

Graduation requirements

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses (210 ECTS).

Mode of study

Mainly full-time studies.

Level of qualification

Bachelor's Degree (First Cycle)

Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning

Studies include approximately 30 weeks of practical training in total. There are several internships during studies starting from first year of studies.

Obligatory or Optional Mobility

It is possible to go to student exchange for 3 to 6 months during 2nd or 3rd year of studies.

Social Services (in English)Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, 210 ECTS