Use of Narrative Methods in Group Activities (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Students gain basic knowledge and skills in creative activity methods and practices using narrative methods for example literature and other texts, writing, reminiscence, the storytelling method, methods promoting self-knowledge (the lifeline method, treasure map and diaries). Students understand how creative, culture and art methods can promote self-image, self-esteem, self-expression and sense of community. Students know how to organise goal-oriented group activities using narrative methods. They are able to motivate and encourage individuals and group members to express themselves using narrative methods. Students know how to work in a systematic manner in the area of creative activities and they are able to plan a full process of creative activity. 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
- process in creative work
- narrative methods in creative group activities
- literature and other texts, writing, reminiscence, the storytelling method, methods promoting self-knowledge, the lifeline method, treasure map, diaries
- activity-based and experiential exercises using expressive methods
- the process of creative activity
- developing one's creative resources in the context of professional social field work

Materials

- Hohenthal?Antin, L. 2013. Muistellaan: luovat menetelmät muistisairaantukena. Jyväskylä: PS-kustannus
- Karlsson L. 2014. Sadutus- avain osallisuuden toimintakulttuuriin. Helsinki: PS-kustannus
http://issuu.com/heidikaartokallio/docs/kulttuurikuntouttajat_1_
- additional material will be announced in the beginning of the study course

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, learning tasks, group guidance- practices, an essey task based on an interview

Student workload

106h of which 16h classroom teaching

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

X

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The students
- have a good possession of the knowledge about creative methods and concepts in the field of narrative methods, described in learning objectives
- are able to plan and to implement a creative process using narrative methods as working tools
- are aware of their creative strengths
- are able to use their creative skills as working tools
- have capacities to reflect the ways how to apply use of narratives in the context of social work.

Qualifications

most part of the module Knowledge Base in Social Work