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Growth and SocializationLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: BE00DK63

Objective

Students understand meanings attached to lifelong growth and socialization throughout the life span from the individual, community and society perspectives. Students are familiar with theories on childhood and youth development, with needs for special support and with wellbeing of children and families. Students can explain the meaning of parenthood and attachment for growth and socialization. Students are able to compare the effect of various social structures and cultures on socialization and families from the perspective of child and youth development and wellbeing. Students know how their future work as Bachelors of Social Services differs from other professions.

Content

- socialization
- theories of development
- early interaction
- family and parenthood
- wellbeing of children and families
- needs for support in childhood and youth
- course of life
- need of close relations, attachment, attraction
- child and youth cultures

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can identify and name theories related to childhood and adolescence and define the importance of parenting and attachment to growth and socialization. The student can describe concepts related to lifelong growth and socialization as well as the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society at different stages of the life cycle. The student recognizes the effects of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to apply concepts and theories related to growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can explain the meaning of an attachment relationship and concepts related to the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society, and produce examples of them. The student can structure and evaluate the importance of parenting, attachment and special support in the socialization process. The student can explain the meanings of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to comprehensively analyze concepts for lifelong growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can critically and understand theories oriented towards the development of childhood and adolescence, as well as to research the relationship of parenting and attachment and their significant importance in the socialization process. With examples, the student can specify and generalize perspectives on growth and socialization in a wide area from the perspectives of the individual, community and society. The student can analyze and compare the impact of different social structures and cultures on children, families, well-being, socialization and social structures.

Materials

Pulkkinen, Lea. Ahonen, Timo., Kuoppala, Isto. (toim). Ihmisen psykologinen kehitys. (2023) PS-kustannus.

Enrollment

08.05.2025 - 13.05.2025

Timing

03.03.2025 - 30.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
  • Pia-Christine Sainio
Student groups
  • SOS25A
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

Students understand meanings attached to lifelong growth and socialization throughout the life span from the individual, community and society perspectives. Students are familiar with theories on childhood and youth development, with needs for special support and with wellbeing of children and families. Students can explain the meaning of parenthood and attachment for growth and socialization. Students are able to compare the effect of various social structures and cultures on socialization and families from the perspective of child and youth development and wellbeing. Students know how their future work as Bachelors of Social Services differs from other professions.

Content

- socialization
- theories of development
- early interaction
- family and parenthood
- wellbeing of children and families
- needs for support in childhood and youth
- course of life
- need of close relations, attachment, attraction
- child and youth cultures

Materials

Pulkkinen, Ahonen ja Ruoppila (toim.) 2023. Ihmisen psykologinen kehitys.
Other litterature presented at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures, independent studies, visitors/visits and group work and exam.

Employer connections

Course does not include practical training.

Completion alternatives

Taking part in the course or studying at the work place, if the work is in the social work area.

Student workload

5 credits=135 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can identify and name theories related to childhood and adolescence and define the importance of parenting and attachment to growth and socialization. The student can describe concepts related to lifelong growth and socialization as well as the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society at different stages of the life cycle. The student recognizes the effects of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to apply concepts and theories related to growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can explain the meaning of an attachment relationship and concepts related to the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society, and produce examples of them. The student can structure and evaluate the importance of parenting, attachment and special support in the socialization process. The student can explain the meanings of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to comprehensively analyze concepts for lifelong growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can critically and understand theories oriented towards the development of childhood and adolescence, as well as to research the relationship of parenting and attachment and their significant importance in the socialization process. With examples, the student can specify and generalize perspectives on growth and socialization in a wide area from the perspectives of the individual, community and society. The student can analyze and compare the impact of different social structures and cultures on children, families, well-being, socialization and social structures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in contact teaching, assignments on the online platform and the exam.

Enrollment

08.01.2025 - 13.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 30.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
  • Pia-Christine Sainio
Student groups
  • MSOS25K
    Bachelor of Social Services, Multimodal implementation

Objective

Students understand meanings attached to lifelong growth and socialization throughout the life span from the individual, community and society perspectives. Students are familiar with theories on childhood and youth development, with needs for special support and with wellbeing of children and families. Students can explain the meaning of parenthood and attachment for growth and socialization. Students are able to compare the effect of various social structures and cultures on socialization and families from the perspective of child and youth development and wellbeing. Students know how their future work as Bachelors of Social Services differs from other professions.

Content

- socialization
- theories of development
- early interaction
- family and parenthood
- wellbeing of children and families
- needs for support in childhood and youth
- course of life
- need of close relations, attachment, attraction
- child and youth cultures

Teaching methods

Online classes and contact classes:
Classes are face-to-face during weeks. At other times, classes are held online
Teaching methods include online and face-to-face lectures, individual, pair, and small group work in classes and on the Moodle platform, and an exam.

Employer connections

Does not including practical training.

Exam schedules

It will be announced at the beginning of the study period.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can identify and name theories related to childhood and adolescence and define the importance of parenting and attachment to growth and socialization. The student can describe concepts related to lifelong growth and socialization as well as the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society at different stages of the life cycle. The student recognizes the effects of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to apply concepts and theories related to growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can explain the meaning of an attachment relationship and concepts related to the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society, and produce examples of them. The student can structure and evaluate the importance of parenting, attachment and special support in the socialization process. The student can explain the meanings of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to comprehensively analyze concepts for lifelong growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can critically and understand theories oriented towards the development of childhood and adolescence, as well as to research the relationship of parenting and attachment and their significant importance in the socialization process. With examples, the student can specify and generalize perspectives on growth and socialization in a wide area from the perspectives of the individual, community and society. The student can analyze and compare the impact of different social structures and cultures on children, families, well-being, socialization and social structures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation based on activity and participation in the course, assignments and an exam.

Enrollment

26.08.2024 - 28.08.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 36

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
  • Pia-Christine Sainio
Student groups
  • SOS24B
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • SOS24C
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

Students understand meanings attached to lifelong growth and socialization throughout the life span from the individual, community and society perspectives. Students are familiar with theories on childhood and youth development, with needs for special support and with wellbeing of children and families. Students can explain the meaning of parenthood and attachment for growth and socialization. Students are able to compare the effect of various social structures and cultures on socialization and families from the perspective of child and youth development and wellbeing. Students know how their future work as Bachelors of Social Services differs from other professions.

Content

- socialization
- theories of development
- early interaction
- family and parenthood
- wellbeing of children and families
- needs for support in childhood and youth
- course of life
- need of close relations, attachment, attraction
- child and youth cultures

Materials

Pulkkinen, Lea. Ahonen, Timo., Kuoppala, Isto. (toim). Ihmisen psykologinen kehitys. (2023) PS-kustannus.
Other material presented at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures, independent studies, visitors/visits and group work and exam.

Employer connections

Course does not include practical training.

Exam schedules

Will be announced at the beginning of the course

Completion alternatives

Taking part in the course or studying at the work place, if the work is in the social work area.

Student workload

5 credits=135 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can identify and name theories related to childhood and adolescence and define the importance of parenting and attachment to growth and socialization. The student can describe concepts related to lifelong growth and socialization as well as the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society at different stages of the life cycle. The student recognizes the effects of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to apply concepts and theories related to growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can explain the meaning of an attachment relationship and concepts related to the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society, and produce examples of them. The student can structure and evaluate the importance of parenting, attachment and special support in the socialization process. The student can explain the meanings of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to comprehensively analyze concepts for lifelong growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can critically and understand theories oriented towards the development of childhood and adolescence, as well as to research the relationship of parenting and attachment and their significant importance in the socialization process. With examples, the student can specify and generalize perspectives on growth and socialization in a wide area from the perspectives of the individual, community and society. The student can analyze and compare the impact of different social structures and cultures on children, families, well-being, socialization and social structures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in contact teaching, assignments on the online platform and the exam.

Enrollment

26.08.2024 - 28.08.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 18.10.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
  • Pia-Christine Sainio
Student groups
  • SOS24B
    Sosionomi (AMK)
  • SOS24C
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

Students understand meanings attached to lifelong growth and socialization throughout the life span from the individual, community and society perspectives. Students are familiar with theories on childhood and youth development, with needs for special support and with wellbeing of children and families. Students can explain the meaning of parenthood and attachment for growth and socialization. Students are able to compare the effect of various social structures and cultures on socialization and families from the perspective of child and youth development and wellbeing. Students know how their future work as Bachelors of Social Services differs from other professions.

Content

- socialization
- theories of development
- early interaction
- family and parenthood
- wellbeing of children and families
- needs for support in childhood and youth
- course of life
- need of close relations, attachment, attraction
- child and youth cultures

Materials

Pulkkinen, Lea. Ahonen, Timo., Kuoppala, Isto. (toim). Ihmisen psykologinen kehitys. (2023) PS-kustannus.
In addition, other material presented by the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Online classes and contact classes:

Teaching methods: individual, pair, and small group work on the Moodle platform, and an exam.

Employer connections

Does not including practical training.

Exam schedules

It will be announced at the beginning of the study period.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can identify and name theories related to childhood and adolescence and define the importance of parenting and attachment to growth and socialization. The student can describe concepts related to lifelong growth and socialization as well as the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society at different stages of the life cycle. The student recognizes the effects of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to apply concepts and theories related to growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can explain the meaning of an attachment relationship and concepts related to the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society, and produce examples of them. The student can structure and evaluate the importance of parenting, attachment and special support in the socialization process. The student can explain the meanings of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to comprehensively analyze concepts for lifelong growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can critically and understand theories oriented towards the development of childhood and adolescence, as well as to research the relationship of parenting and attachment and their significant importance in the socialization process. With examples, the student can specify and generalize perspectives on growth and socialization in a wide area from the perspectives of the individual, community and society. The student can analyze and compare the impact of different social structures and cultures on children, families, well-being, socialization and social structures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation based on activity and participation in the course, assignments and an exam.

Enrollment

09.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
  • Pia-Christine Sainio
Student groups
  • MSOS24K
    Bachelor of Social Services, Multimodal implementation

Objective

Students understand meanings attached to lifelong growth and socialization throughout the life span from the individual, community and society perspectives. Students are familiar with theories on childhood and youth development, with needs for special support and with wellbeing of children and families. Students can explain the meaning of parenthood and attachment for growth and socialization. Students are able to compare the effect of various social structures and cultures on socialization and families from the perspective of child and youth development and wellbeing. Students know how their future work as Bachelors of Social Services differs from other professions.

Content

- socialization
- theories of development
- early interaction
- family and parenthood
- wellbeing of children and families
- needs for support in childhood and youth
- course of life
- need of close relations, attachment, attraction
- child and youth cultures

Teaching methods

Online classes and contact classes:
Classes are face-to-face during weeks 10 and 15. At other times, classes are held online
Teaching methods include online and face-to-face lectures, individual, pair, and small group work in classes and on the Moodle platform, and an exam.

Employer connections

Does not including practical training.

Exam schedules

It will be announced at the beginning of the study period.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can identify and name theories related to childhood and adolescence and define the importance of parenting and attachment to growth and socialization. The student can describe concepts related to lifelong growth and socialization as well as the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society at different stages of the life cycle. The student recognizes the effects of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to apply concepts and theories related to growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can explain the meaning of an attachment relationship and concepts related to the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society, and produce examples of them. The student can structure and evaluate the importance of parenting, attachment and special support in the socialization process. The student can explain the meanings of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to comprehensively analyze concepts for lifelong growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can critically and understand theories oriented towards the development of childhood and adolescence, as well as to research the relationship of parenting and attachment and their significant importance in the socialization process. With examples, the student can specify and generalize perspectives on growth and socialization in a wide area from the perspectives of the individual, community and society. The student can analyze and compare the impact of different social structures and cultures on children, families, well-being, socialization and social structures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation based on activity and participation in the course, assignments and an exam.

Enrollment

02.05.2023 - 15.09.2023

Timing

12.02.2024 - 28.03.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
Student groups
  • AVOINAMK
    Open UAS
  • SOPE23S
    Basics of socionomic work

Objective

Students understand meanings attached to lifelong growth and socialization throughout the life span from the individual, community and society perspectives. Students are familiar with theories on childhood and youth development, with needs for special support and with wellbeing of children and families. Students can explain the meaning of parenthood and attachment for growth and socialization. Students are able to compare the effect of various social structures and cultures on socialization and families from the perspective of child and youth development and wellbeing. Students know how their future work as Bachelors of Social Services differs from other professions.

Content

- socialization
- theories of development
- early interaction
- family and parenthood
- wellbeing of children and families
- needs for support in childhood and youth
- course of life
- need of close relations, attachment, attraction
- child and youth cultures

Teaching methods

Online classes and contact classes:

Teaching methods: individual, pair, and small group work on the Moodle platform, and an exam.

Employer connections

Does not including practical training.

Exam schedules

It will be announced at the beginning of the study period.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can identify and name theories related to childhood and adolescence and define the importance of parenting and attachment to growth and socialization. The student can describe concepts related to lifelong growth and socialization as well as the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society at different stages of the life cycle. The student recognizes the effects of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to apply concepts and theories related to growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can explain the meaning of an attachment relationship and concepts related to the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society, and produce examples of them. The student can structure and evaluate the importance of parenting, attachment and special support in the socialization process. The student can explain the meanings of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to comprehensively analyze concepts for lifelong growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can critically and understand theories oriented towards the development of childhood and adolescence, as well as to research the relationship of parenting and attachment and their significant importance in the socialization process. With examples, the student can specify and generalize perspectives on growth and socialization in a wide area from the perspectives of the individual, community and society. The student can analyze and compare the impact of different social structures and cultures on children, families, well-being, socialization and social structures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation based on activity and participation in the course, assignments and an exam.

Enrollment

09.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 23.03.2024

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
  • Pia-Christine Sainio
Student groups
  • SOS24A
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

Students understand meanings attached to lifelong growth and socialization throughout the life span from the individual, community and society perspectives. Students are familiar with theories on childhood and youth development, with needs for special support and with wellbeing of children and families. Students can explain the meaning of parenthood and attachment for growth and socialization. Students are able to compare the effect of various social structures and cultures on socialization and families from the perspective of child and youth development and wellbeing. Students know how their future work as Bachelors of Social Services differs from other professions.

Content

- socialization
- theories of development
- early interaction
- family and parenthood
- wellbeing of children and families
- needs for support in childhood and youth
- course of life
- need of close relations, attachment, attraction
- child and youth cultures

Materials

Literature presented at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures, independent studies, visitors/visits and group work and exam.

Employer connections

Course does not include practical training.

Completion alternatives

Taking part in the course or studying at the work place, if the work is in the social work area.

Student workload

5 credits=135 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can identify and name theories related to childhood and adolescence and define the importance of parenting and attachment to growth and socialization. The student can describe concepts related to lifelong growth and socialization as well as the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society at different stages of the life cycle. The student recognizes the effects of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to apply concepts and theories related to growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can explain the meaning of an attachment relationship and concepts related to the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society, and produce examples of them. The student can structure and evaluate the importance of parenting, attachment and special support in the socialization process. The student can explain the meanings of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to comprehensively analyze concepts for lifelong growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can critically and understand theories oriented towards the development of childhood and adolescence, as well as to research the relationship of parenting and attachment and their significant importance in the socialization process. With examples, the student can specify and generalize perspectives on growth and socialization in a wide area from the perspectives of the individual, community and society. The student can analyze and compare the impact of different social structures and cultures on children, families, well-being, socialization and social structures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in contact teaching, assignments on the online platform and the exam.

Enrollment

29.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

30.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Virpi Nikkola
  • Pia-Christine Sainio
Student groups
  • SOS23C
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies
  • SOS23B
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

Students understand meanings attached to lifelong growth and socialization throughout the life span from the individual, community and society perspectives. Students are familiar with theories on childhood and youth development, with needs for special support and with wellbeing of children and families. Students can explain the meaning of parenthood and attachment for growth and socialization. Students are able to compare the effect of various social structures and cultures on socialization and families from the perspective of child and youth development and wellbeing. Students know how their future work as Bachelors of Social Services differs from other professions.

Content

- socialization
- theories of development
- early interaction
- family and parenthood
- wellbeing of children and families
- needs for support in childhood and youth
- course of life
- need of close relations, attachment, attraction
- child and youth cultures

Materials

Literature presented at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures, independent studies, visitors/visits and group work and exam.

Employer connections

Course does not include practical training.

Completion alternatives

Taking part in the course or studying at the work place, if the work is in the social work area.

Student workload

133 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can identify and name theories related to childhood and adolescence and define the importance of parenting and attachment to growth and socialization. The student can describe concepts related to lifelong growth and socialization as well as the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society at different stages of the life cycle. The student recognizes the effects of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to apply concepts and theories related to growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can explain the meaning of an attachment relationship and concepts related to the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society, and produce examples of them. The student can structure and evaluate the importance of parenting, attachment and special support in the socialization process. The student can explain the meanings of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to comprehensively analyze concepts for lifelong growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can critically and understand theories oriented towards the development of childhood and adolescence, as well as to research the relationship of parenting and attachment and their significant importance in the socialization process. With examples, the student can specify and generalize perspectives on growth and socialization in a wide area from the perspectives of the individual, community and society. The student can analyze and compare the impact of different social structures and cultures on children, families, well-being, socialization and social structures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in contact teaching, assignments on the online platform and the exam.

Enrollment

29.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

23.10.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
Student groups
  • SOS23C
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies
  • SOS23B
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies
  • AVOINAMK
    Open UAS

Objective

Students understand meanings attached to lifelong growth and socialization throughout the life span from the individual, community and society perspectives. Students are familiar with theories on childhood and youth development, with needs for special support and with wellbeing of children and families. Students can explain the meaning of parenthood and attachment for growth and socialization. Students are able to compare the effect of various social structures and cultures on socialization and families from the perspective of child and youth development and wellbeing. Students know how their future work as Bachelors of Social Services differs from other professions.

Content

- socialization
- theories of development
- early interaction
- family and parenthood
- wellbeing of children and families
- needs for support in childhood and youth
- course of life
- need of close relations, attachment, attraction
- child and youth cultures

Materials

Literature presented at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures, independent studies, visitors/visits and group work and exam.

Employer connections

Course does not include practical training.

Completion alternatives

Taking part in the course or studying at the work place, if the work is in the social work area.

Student workload

133 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can identify and name theories related to childhood and adolescence and define the importance of parenting and attachment to growth and socialization. The student can describe concepts related to lifelong growth and socialization as well as the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society at different stages of the life cycle. The student recognizes the effects of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to apply concepts and theories related to growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can explain the meaning of an attachment relationship and concepts related to the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society, and produce examples of them. The student can structure and evaluate the importance of parenting, attachment and special support in the socialization process. The student can explain the meanings of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to comprehensively analyze concepts for lifelong growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can critically and understand theories oriented towards the development of childhood and adolescence, as well as to research the relationship of parenting and attachment and their significant importance in the socialization process. With examples, the student can specify and generalize perspectives on growth and socialization in a wide area from the perspectives of the individual, community and society. The student can analyze and compare the impact of different social structures and cultures on children, families, well-being, socialization and social structures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in contact teaching, assignments on the online platform and the exam.

Enrollment

29.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 27.10.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 36

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
  • Pirita Hakoneva
  • Pia-Christine Sainio
Student groups
  • SOS23C
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies
  • SOS23B
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies

Objective

Students understand meanings attached to lifelong growth and socialization throughout the life span from the individual, community and society perspectives. Students are familiar with theories on childhood and youth development, with needs for special support and with wellbeing of children and families. Students can explain the meaning of parenthood and attachment for growth and socialization. Students are able to compare the effect of various social structures and cultures on socialization and families from the perspective of child and youth development and wellbeing. Students know how their future work as Bachelors of Social Services differs from other professions.

Content

- socialization
- theories of development
- early interaction
- family and parenthood
- wellbeing of children and families
- needs for support in childhood and youth
- course of life
- need of close relations, attachment, attraction
- child and youth cultures

Location and time

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Materials

Literature presented at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures, independent studies and group work, assignments on Moodle platform, visitors/visits are possible and home exam.

Employer connections

Course does not include practical training.

Exam schedules

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

Taking part in the course or studying at the work place, if the work is in the social work area.

Student workload

133 hours

Content scheduling

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Further information

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Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can identify and name theories related to childhood and adolescence and define the importance of parenting and attachment to growth and socialization. The student can describe concepts related to lifelong growth and socialization as well as the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society at different stages of the life cycle. The student recognizes the effects of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to apply concepts and theories related to growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can explain the meaning of an attachment relationship and concepts related to the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society, and produce examples of them. The student can structure and evaluate the importance of parenting, attachment and special support in the socialization process. The student can explain the meanings of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to comprehensively analyze concepts for lifelong growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can critically and understand theories oriented towards the development of childhood and adolescence, as well as to research the relationship of parenting and attachment and their significant importance in the socialization process. With examples, the student can specify and generalize perspectives on growth and socialization in a wide area from the perspectives of the individual, community and society. The student can analyze and compare the impact of different social structures and cultures on children, families, well-being, socialization and social structures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in contact teaching, assignments on the online platform and the exam.