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Vammaisuus ja pitkäaikaissairaus (5 cr)

Code: SX00DL75-3004

General information


Enrollment

04.05.2020 - 24.05.2020

Timing

19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Hyvinvointi

Campus

Myllypurontie 1

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Taina Valkeapää

Groups

  • SXG19S1
    Degree Programme in Social Services päivä

Objective

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.

Content

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.

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

Materials

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)

Teaching methods

Lectures online
Reading tasks
Pair work
Individual work: essay

Employer connections

Work place visitors

Exam schedules

To be announced.

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

Student workload

5 credits = 135 hours

Further information

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.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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.

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