Anti-Oppressive Client Work (G0212), 10 cr

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 Study unit                            Anti-Oppressive Client Work (G0212), 10.0
 Implementation                        SWG1321: 2/2013-2014 (07.01.2014 - 20.06.2014)
 Type                                  EMPOWERING CLIENT WORK (G017)
 Groups                                Primary: SWG12SN Others :
 Involved in the project
 Lecturers                             Tobias Pötzsch, Elvis Konomi, Mari Kokkonen
 Number of participants                Minimum: Maximum:
 Enrolment period                      02.12.2013 08:00 - 08.12.2013
 Main timing for implementation
 Applicabililty                        For exchange students: Yes For elective studies: Yes Open UAS student:
                                       Yes Suitable for virtual UAS: No

 Teachers                              Pötzsch Tobias (Teacher in charge), Nordlund-Knuutila Anu (Other teacher), Tikanto
                                       Raili (Other teacher), Voutilainen Reetta (Other teacher)
 Campus                                Laurea Otaniemi
 Main location for implementation      At the campus
 Implementation method                 Other method of implementation, Project/venture/R&D Language: English Virtuality:
                                       0 cr Integration of R&D: 0 cr
 Implementation class
 Focus areas
 Evaluation at the latest              20.07.2014 Storing of graded material ends.: 20.06.2015
 Exam days

 Having completed the study unit the
 student is able to                    ·     analyze the effects that factors such as ethnicity, mental challenge, and addiction
                                       have on creating structural inequalities
                                       ·     reflect on the role power imbalances and oppression play in the process of social
                                       exclusion
                                       ·     identify the need for using culturally competent working methods with
                                       disempowered client groups
                                       ·     recognize the political nature of reflective social work practice in its aim to
                                       challenge social exclusion
                                       ·     internalise the theoretical framework of anti-oppressive social work practice
                                       ·     develop professional skills and client-centred methods required for crisis & mental
                                       health work, substance misuse work, and multicultural social work



 Previous studies
                                       Identity Development 10 CR., Anti-Oppressive Practice 10CR., Ethics in Social
                                       Services 5CR., Empowerment in Multicultural Counseling 10CR.

 Learning objectives                   The student will be able to:
                                       ●     analyze the effects that factors such as ethnicity, mental challenge, and addiction
                                             have on creating structural inequalities
                                       ●     reflect on the role power imbalances and oppression play in the process of social
                                             exclusion
                                       ●     identify the need for using culturally competent working methods with
                                             disempowered client groups
                                       ●     recognize the political nature of reflective social work practice in its aim to
                                             challenge social exclusion
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                                                  internalise the theoretical framework of anti-oppressive social work practice
                                         ●        develop professional skills and client-centred methods required for crisis &
                                                  mental health work, substance misuse work, and multicultural social work

 Contents                                DESCRIPTIONAnti-Oppressive client work introduces students to the foundations of
                                         anti-oppressive social work theory & practice and its application in working with
                                         different client groups. Students will develop a proficiency in the basics of crisis and
                                         mental health work, multicultural social work, and substance misuse work. This work is
                                         founded on the goals of client empowerment, partnership and facilitating social
                                         change.KEY QUESTIONSWhat is professional social work based on Anti-Oppressive
                                         practice?What are the practical implications for multicultural work, crisis and mental
                                         health work and substance misuse work?Why should the principles of Anti-Oppressive
                                         practice be a professional priority?How do we develop supportive partnerships and
                                         networks in creating social change?What is the meaning of empowerment and how is it
                                         applied in client work?

 Tutoring and communication              face to face study guidance, e-mail, OPTIMA
 Evaluation criteria and methods         Oral Exam, Exam, Participation
 Project (name)                          Cooperation with HELMO, LUCKAN & Kansalisforum projects

Learning events
 Date           o'clock/at h       Subject           Content                                        Status            Teachers
 09.01.2014     12:30-15:454       Joint                                                            large room        Tobias
                                   Introduction                                                     (50)              Pötzsch,
                                                                                                                      Reetta
                                                                                                                      Voutilainen
 13.01.2014     12:30-15:45
                          4        AOP theory &                                                     large room        Tobias
                                   practice                                                         (50)              Pötzsch
 14.01.2014     12:30-15:45
                          4        AOP theory &                                                     large room        Tobias
                                   practice                                                         (50)              Pötzsch
 16.01.2014     12:30-15:45
                          4        AOP theory &                                                     large room        Tobias
                                   practice                                                         (50)              Pötzsch
 17.01.2014     8.30      4
 20.01.2014     12:30-15:45
                          4        AOP theory &                                                     large room        Tobias
                                   practice                                                         (50)              Pötzsch
 23.01.2014     12:30-15:45
                          4        AOP theory &                                                     large room        Tobias
                                   practice                                                         (50)              Pötzsch
 27.01.2014     12:30-15:45
                          4        AOP theory &                                                     large room        Tobias
                                   practice                                                         (50)              Pötzsch
 29.01.2014     12:30-15:45
                          4        AOP theory &                                                     large room        Tobias
                                   practice                                                         (50)              Pötzsch
 30.01.2014     12.30     4                                                                                           Anu
                                                                                                                      Nordlund-Knuutila
 04.02.2014     12.30     4                                                                                           Anu
                                                                                                                      Nordlund-Knuutila
 11.02.2014     8:30-11:454        AOP theory &                                                     large room        Tobias
                                   practice                                                         (50)              Pötzsch
 25.02.2014     12:30-15:45
                          4        Oral Exam on                                                                       Tobias
                                   Projects                                                                           Pötzsch
 26.02.2014     8:30-15:458        Oral Exam on                                                                       Tobias
                                   Projects                                                                           Pötzsch


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 16.01.2014   12:30-15:45
                        4   Substance                large room
                            Misuse Work              (50)
 23.01.2014   8:30-11:454   Substance                large room
                            misuse work              (50)
 28.01.2014   12:30-15:45
                        4   Substance                large room
                            Misuse Work              (50)
 03.02.2014   12:30-15:45
                        4   Substance                large room
                            Misuse Work              (50)
 12.02.2014   12:30-15:45
                        4   Substance                large room
                            Misuse Work              (50)
 27.02.2014   12:30-15:45
                        4   DIAK/Metropolia/laurea                Tobias
                            joint seminar                         Pötzsch
 05.03.2014   12.30    4                                          Anu
                                                                  Nordlund-Knuutila
 13.03.2014   8.30     4                                          Anu
                                                                  Nordlund-Knuutila




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