Study Guide

Objective

Students gain basic knowledge and skills in creative methods and practices in the area of drama, for example theatre, role play and self-expression. Students understand the role of creative, cultural and art methods in the promotion of clients' self-image, self-esteem, self-expression and community sense. Students learn to organise goal-oriented group activities using drama methods. They know how to motivate and encourage individuals and group members to express themselves. Students work in a goal-oriented manner in the area of creative activities and they are able to plan a full creative activity process. Students are aware of their creative resources and they are motivated to use and develop these resources in the context of professional social field work.

Content

- creative group methods in the work of Bachelors of Social Services
- use of drama methods in creative group activity
- self-expression, role play, theatrical expression
- activity-based and experiential exercises using drama methods
- practical methods of using drama in social work
- developing one's creative resources in the context of professional social field work

Materials

- Karkkulainen, M. 2011. Siivet selkään, draamakengät jalkaan – kohtaamisia draaman pedagogisilla näyttämöillä.
- Koskenniemi, P. 2007. Osallistava teatteri. Devising ja muita merkillisyyksiä.
- Rainio, E. 2007. Prosessidraama ja tutkiva teatterityö.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
Students
- are acquainted with the use of drama methods
- are able to plan and to implement drama methods in group activities
- have capacities to develop their individual creative strenghts and to use drama methods as a tool in the professional work of Bachelor of Social Services.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in teaching and exercises. Keeping your own group control.

Qualifications

most part of the module Knowledge Base in Social Work

Further information

Students choose between this and the following courses:
- Use of Pictures in Group Activities
- Use of Narrative Methods in Group Activities