Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

- Practical methodological work in area of child welfare

- Culture and ethnicity in practice

- The legal frameworks in different arenas

Skills

The candidate can:

- Identify value conflicts, reflect on ethical issues and adopt an ethical plan of action through practical training

- Recognise methods and understand the use of relational skills and strategies in the practical execution of methodological child welfare work

General competence

The candidate:

- Understands the relationship between practical experience, theoretical knowledge and reflection in professional practice

- Understands the importance of respect for human integrity and rights in professional practice

Course Description

The content of the course is based on the national curriculum’s requirements regarding the distribution of credits, which function as a guideline for the clarification for the course plan.

Scientific Theory and Research Methods - 1 ECTS; Sociology and Social Anthropology - 1 ECTS; Child Welfare Law and Other Areas of Law - 1 ECTS; General, Developmental and Social Psychology - 3 ECTS; Clinical Psychology and Mental Health - 2 ECTS; Paediatrics and Social Medicine - 1 ECTS; Social Pedagogy- 4 ECTS; Ethics and Professional Roles - 2 ECTS; Communication, Interaction and Conflict Resolution - 3 ECTS; Child Care Initiatives - 1 ECTS; Community Work - 2 ECTS; Activities Subjects - 5 ECTS; Working with Groups, Organizations and Networks - 4 ECTS.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures; group work; role playing; reflection work; communication and coordination exercises; and practical training studies. Practical training studies include preparation and concluding practical training seminars.

Assessment Methods

Course code: 070-E6: Practical training studies: Methodological child welfare work – assessment assignment

An individual assignment that requires understanding of student learning outcomes in practical training studies (4500 words). Graded mark.
There will be as many as four course requirements, where one is the approval of practical training. Course requirements must be approved before the completion of the course can be approved. The course requirements are described in the course plan.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean