Social work theory and pracice (5cr)

Objective

Student is able to explain the meaning of social work theory and methods.

Content

There is a tendency to see social work as a theoretically grounded profession. There are, however, different meanings attached to social work theory. The methods of social work are älso understood in different ways. Student familiarizes with literature and writes a six-page essay on what is means by social work theories and methods and how they can be reflected upon social work expertise.

Location and time

Timing is agreed individually

Materials

Jokinen, Arja & Juhila, Kirsi (toim.) (2008) Sosiaalityö aikuisten parissa. Tampere: Vastapaino.

Social work is seen as a theoretically grounded profession. However, the meaning of social work theory varies and the same applies to social work methods. Student reads the given books and writes a six page essay on a topic of what is meant By the theory and methods of social work and how they are reflected in the professionalism in social work.

Niskala, Asta (2008) Salatusta suhteesta kahden kimppaan – Analyysi sosiaalityön prosessin rakentumisesta. Acta Universitatits Lapponiensis 150. Rovaniemi: Lapin yliopisto.

Sipilä, Anita (2011) Sosiaalityön asiantuntijuuden ulottuvuudet - Tiedot, taidot ja etiikka työntekijöiden näkökulmasta kunnallisessa sosiaalityössä. Dissertations in Social Sciences and Business Studies No 28. Kuopio: Itä-Suomen yliopisto.

Teaching methods

Written assignment

Student workload

130 hours student work

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grading: pass/fail (grade 3)
Students are able to explain the meaning of social work theory and methods and how they relate to social work expertise.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.