Supporting Everyday Life in Socio-pedagogical Work (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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.

Content

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.

Teaching methods

Lähiopetus, työpajat, projekti.

Location and time

Opetus toteutetaan intensiivisesti aikavälillä 18.11.- 17.12.2019

Learning materials and recommended literature

Ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Ei valinnaisia toteutustapoja.

Internship and working life connections

Työelämälähtöinen projekti.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Opintojakso ei sisällä tenttiä.

Student workload

10 op eli 270 tuntia.

Content scheduling

Elämänkulku ja moninaisuus
Kirjallisuus, kuvataide, musiikki ja liikunta elämänkulun tukena.
Työelämän englanti.
Projekti.

Further information for students

Opintojakso sisältää 3 op englannin kielen opintoja.
Opintojakso on tarkoitettu sosiaaliohjauksen polun valinneille.

Assessment methods and criteria

Lähiopetukseen osallistuminen vähintään 80%, oppimistehtävien ja projektin hyväksytty suorittaminen.

Ks. opetussuunnitelman liite: http://opinto-opas-ops.metropolia.fi/index.php/fi/88094/fi/70322/SXH18S1/1998/year/2018
Opettaja tarkentaa opintojakson arvioinnin opintojakson alussa.

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.