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)

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  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.

•     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.

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  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

  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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. .
  ***********************************************************************************'
  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
  ****************************************************************************************** (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 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.

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  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. .
  ***********************************************************************************'
  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
  ****************************************************************************************** (not translated)

  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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, Marika Lähdetniemi, Maarit Vallinkoski, 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.

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  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.

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  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)

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  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.

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  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 01.01.2021-14.03.2021  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.

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  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 - 14.03.2021

  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

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

  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.

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  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

  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.

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  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, Jukka Törnroos, Ulla Saukkonen

  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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, hyvinvointi sosiaaliala, 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.

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  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, hyvinvointi sosiaaliala, 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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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).

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  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)

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  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)

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  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 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

  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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)