Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate has:

• Knowledge of various methodological tools in working with people with disabilities
• Knowledge of the relationship between methodological organization and people’s cognitive skills
• Knowledge of what self-determination and user-interaction involve in interacting with users
• Extensive knowledge about preventive measures and the use of force, and the statutory framework concerning the use of force

Skills

The candidate is able to:

• Plan practical social education work based on the service user’s coping ability, interests and needs

• Demonstrate a basic ability to explore professional issues in a systematic and reflective manner
• Demonstrate basic skills in the use of methodological approaches in the area of social education
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between communication and cognitive skills
• Relate his/her own work to the relevant legislation
  
  

General competence

The candidate has:

• Developed an understanding of the relationship between knowledge, attitudes and skills in the various methodological approaches in collaboration with users

• Developed an understanding of how culture shapes professional issues and social education work
• Developed communication skills characterized by empathy and respect

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 of the course plan.

Law - 2 ECTS; Scientific Theory and Research Methods - 1 ECTS; General, Developmental and Social Psychology - 3 ECTS; General Pedagogy and Social Pedagogy - 3 ECTS; Development of the Discipline, Ideology, Ethics and Professional Roles - 2 ECTS; Skills and Behavioural Learning - 2 ECTS; Welfare Work - 5 ECTS; Working with Groups, Organizations and Networks - 2 ECTS.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures and self-study, practical skills training and training in the use of activities and cultural initiatives, group work, supervision, and written and oral presentations.

Assessment Methods

Course code: 060-E4: Social Education Work and Disability – assessment assignment

Individual home examination (3000 words); graded.
There may be as many as three pieces of required coursework with at least one a group assignment; these 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