Study Guide

Objective

The students are able to identify the contributory factors to human wellbeing throughout the lifespan. They understand the importance of inclusion and a sense of community to human wellbeing. They understand exclusion as a societal phenomenon when working with communities and individuals of different ages, health conditions, functional abilities and life situations. The students can distinguish between the discriminatory structures and processes that cause exclusion in a society and identify ways to prevent it.

Content

Contributory factors to well-being and social integration. Poverty and marginalization in relation to exclusion. Disability and the related special needs. Social risks at various stages of life and discrimination in relation to e.g. age, low income, and disability. Protective factors and coping mechanisms of individuals. Socio-pedagogical means for supporting participation and preventing exclusion.

Location and time

Mon 22 Jan at 8.30-11.45 orientation + lecture
Wed 31 Jan at 8.30-11.45 lecture + visitor (Sininauhasäätiö)
Tue 6 Feb at 8.30-11.45 lecture
Wed 7 Feb at 8.30-11.45 reading circle
Fri 9 Feb at 8.30-11.45 reading circle + study visit (Vailla Vakinaista Asuntoa ry, Pasila)
Mon 12 Feb at 12.45-16 reading circle presentations
Fri 16 Feb at 13.30-15.30 study visit (HelsinkiMissio, Punavuori)
Mon 26 Feb at 8.30-14.30 lecture + study visit (Helsinki Pride Yhteisö, Ruoholahti)
Tue 27 Feb at 8.30-11.45 independent group work
Fri 1 March at 9-10.30 Optional for Finnish speakers: TruthStory - tarinoita sukupuoleltaan moninaisten kertomina (please register at https://elomake.metropolia.fi/lomakkeet/40876/lomake.html)
Fri 1 March at 12.45-16 independent group work
Tue 5 March at 8.30-11.45 group work presentations
Mon 11 March at 14.15-16 exam (online)

Materials

Will be announced during the course.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- two group assignments with a presentation
- study visits
- exam consisting of materials from lectures and assignments

Employer connections

Three study visits and labour market projects are carried out.

Exam schedules

Mon 11 March at 14.15-16 exam (online)
Re-exam date will be announced later.

Completion alternatives

Not available.

Student workload

There will be two group assignments with presentations during the course and an exam in the end.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.

Assessment methods and criteria

Compulsory
- participation in study visits, two group assignments and their presentation
- individual exam

Recommended
- participation in lectures