Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

• The current discourses in his/her own field
• Scientific theory and research methods as a basis for evaluation in his/her own field

• Research in the field of disability

• Innovation and entrepreneurship

Skills

The candidate is able to:

• Consider legal issues and ethical dilemmas related to the use of force in relation to welfare laws
• Carry out case procedures properly
• Assess organisational and policy guidelines for the development of welfare services
• Assess social educational work in light of cultural complexity
• Assess interdisciplinary cooperation in the light of professional standards and user-participation
• Prepare practical training studies and the Bachelor’s thesis work in course 10
  
  

General competence

The candidate is able to:

• Assess the sources of knowledge and discourses that shape the content of social education work
• 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; Sociology and Social Anthropology – 4 ECTS; Law - 2 ECTS; Science and Research Methodology - 2 ECTS; General Pedagogy and Social Pedagogy - 2 ECTS; Medical and Natural Science Topics – 2 ECTS; The Discipline’s Development, Ideology, Ethics and Professional Roles – 2 ECTS; Welfare Work – 3 ECTS; Communication, Interaction and Conflict Resolution - 5 ECTS; Working with Groups, Organizations and Networks - 3 ECTS; Communication, Interaction and Conflict Resolution – 5 ECTS.

Teaching and 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.
A maximum of 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