Study Guide

Objective

The students identify phenomena related to disability, client groups, and the special needs of people with disabilities. They know the basic concepts, key legislation, contracts and services in the field. The students are familiar with the current discussion about disability. They reflect on their own professional relationship to the subject.

Content

The key principles and challenges regarding the Finnish disability policy, human rights, right of self-determination, equality, inclusion and accessibility. Disability and the related special needs. Legislation on disability, services and support measures. Communication supporting and replacing speech.

Materials

To be announced

Teaching methods

Contact teaching
Individual work
Group work

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

24.01.2023 12.45 - 16.00
31.01.2023 8:30-11.45 (new time!)
08.02.2023 12.45 - 16.00
09.02.2023 12.45 - 16.00
14.02.2023 12.45 - 16.00
15.02.2023 08.30 - 11.45
21.02.2023 08.30 - 11.45
27.02.2023 10.00 - 16.00 seminar

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent 5
- act in accordance with the ethical principles of the professional field and can critically evaluate their actions - can organize the activities of varied groups and share their competence, - act in a responsible and goal-oriented way and take the security aspects into account as well as - develop themselves as professionals and recognize the development needs of the work community.

Good 4-3
- act in accordance with the ethical principles of the professional field and can justify their actions, - act professionally in the work community and share their competence - act in a responsible and goal-oriented way and takes into account the security related questions, - develop themselves as professionals

Satisfactory 2-1
- act according to the ethical principles of their professional field, - take safety related questions into consideration in their actions as well as - evaluate their own strengths and development needs

Fail 0
- do not sufficiently take into consideration the safety aspects or the ethical principles of the professional field or show negligence in their regard. -cannot work in a team in a constructive way and fail to develop their professional skills