Course Objectives

After completing course 9 students will:

Knowledge

• have insight into the current discourses in their own field
• have knowledge of scientific theory and research methods as a basis for evaluation in their own field
• have knowledge of research in the field of disability

Skills

• be able to consider legal issues and ethical dilemmas related to the use of coercion in relation to welfare laws
• be able to carry out case procedures properly
• be able to assess organisational and policy guidelines for the development of welfare services
• be able to assess social educational work in light of cultural complexity
• be able to assess interdisciplinary cooperation in the light of professional standards and user participation
• be prepared for practical training studies and the Bachelor’s thesis work in course 10
  

Competence

• be able to assess the sources of knowledge and discourses that shape the content of social education work

• be able to show a critically reflective attitude in the assessment of professional issues

Course Description

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

National and local knowledge, health and social policy - 5 ECTS credits; science and research methodology - 2 ECTS credits; sociology and social anthropology – 3 ECTS credits; law - 2 ECTS credits; general pedagogy and social pedagogy - 2 ECTS credits; medical and natural science topics – 2 ECTS credits; the discipline’s development, ideology, ethics and professional roles – 2 ECTS credits; welfare work – 3 ECTS credits; communication, interaction and conflict resolution - 5 ECTS credits; working with groups, organizations and networks - 3 ECTS credits.

Learning Methods

Study groups are the key element in the course 9. Teaching and learning methods and the organisation of the course are described in the course plan.

Assessment Methods

Course code: 060-E9: Critical reflection – assessment assignment

Students will answer one of two given assignments based on the expected learning outcomes in course 9. Individual responses (2500 - 3000 words). Graded marks.
There may be as many as six course requirements, which must be completed before completion of the course can be approved. One of the assignments concerns a complete case which focuses on the services for the disabled. The course requirements are described in the course plan.

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