Study Guide

Objective

The student knows how to define the role and importance of project activities in the tasks of a social counselor.
The student can identify project work as one of the tools of social work and social counseling.
The student can name the characteristic features of project activities in the social and health sector.
The student can describe the project work process and name the core tasks included in the different phases.
The student can identify and name the prerequisites for a successful project.

Content

- Concepts and methods of project activities
- Project organization and stakeholders
- Project stages and process
- Funding sources for projects
- Project communication
- Project management

Materials

Kymäläinen, H-R., Lakkala, M., Carver, E. & Kamppari, K.(2016).Opas projektityöskentelyyn. Helsingin yliopisto. Tieteestä toimintaa -verkoston julkaisu. Opas_projektityöskentelyyn_2016.pdf (helsinki.fi)
Kettunen, S. (2009). Onnistu projektissa. (2. painos). WSOYpro.
- In addition material introduced by the lecturer.

Teaching methods

The course includes Orientation 2h, lectures 4h, assignments to be completed independently, exam, small group work and a small group assignment, i.e. project plan presentation seminar 6h.

Exam schedules

The exam for the theory part is in week 8. Return and presentations of the small group assignment in week 11.

Student workload

78 hours.

Content scheduling

The exam for the theory part is in week 8. Return and presentations of the small group assignment in week 11.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course includes an exam (50%) and teamwork´s presentation (50%).
Participation in the presentation seminar is mandatory.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Performance does not reach level 1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to define the role and importance of projects in the social and health sector. The student knows the most important concepts and operating methods of the project. The student can describe the stages and process of the project. The student knows the most important funding sources for projects in the social and health sector. The student can name the key elements of project communication and management.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to describe project concepts, activities, phases, and processes in a versatile way. The student identifies and describes the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can define and describe the role and importance of project activities in the social and health sector and in the tasks of a social counselor. The student knows how to comprehensively explain project concepts. The student knows how to analyze the operation of the project, its phases, and its processes. The student can analyze the meaningful connections between project communication, management, and a successful project.