Society, Profession and Ethics 3 (2cr)

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Objective

Students are able to reflectively examine current issues in society and in the social field, as well as their personal learning experiences. They have developed their argumentation, reflection and discussion skills. Students know how to examine current issues from the perspective of professional ethics and their professional competence, defining new learning and development goals based on the competence descriptions for Bachelors of Social Services. Students are aware of their competencies, strengths and options in career planning. They take into consideration social and professional dimensions of sustainable development. They have learnt how to evaluate value conflicts and seek solutions based on professional ethics. Students are motivated to promote equality and tolerance and seek to prevent disadvantage from the perspectives of the society, individual and community. On the basis of their competence and ethical values, students are prepared to influence decision-making.

Content

- current topics in society and in the social field
- argumentation, reflection, discussion
- professional ethics and professional competence
- competences of Bachelors of Social Services
- ecological, economic, social and cultural sustainable development
- student's own competence, strengths and development needs, career planning

Materials

Current material.

Teaching methods

Introductory talks on current topics, work in small groups, writing reflections, analysis of one's learning and personal discussions on professional growth.

Student workload

52 hours

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Studets
- are able to evaluate connections between social work and social phenomena
- know and are able to make use of methods of influence in society
- are capable to deal with value conflicts in challenging situations

Qualifications

previous studies are not required

Further information

Reflections are based on the lessons given by the students. Analysis of one's learning is written based on the reflections and one´s own considerations.