Ethical Problem Solving in Social Work Practice (G0228), 5 cr

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 Study unit                            Ethical Problem Solving in Social Work Practice (G0228), 5.0
 Implementation                        SWG1411: 1/2014-2015 (25.08.2014 - 23.12.2014)
 Type                                  DEVELOPING WORK IN SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES (G019)
 Groups                                Primary: SWG11SN Others :
 Involved in the project
 Lecturers                             Tobias Pötzsch
 Number of participants                Minimum: Maximum:
 Enrolment period                      19.05.2014 08:00 - 02.06.2014
 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)
 Campus                                Laurea Otaniemi
 Main location for implementation      Outside Laurea
 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              23.01.2015 Storing of graded material ends.: 23.12.2015
 Exam days

 Having completed the study unit the
 student is able to                    • recognise clients’ needs, rights and obligations embedded in the different situations

                                       • analyse conflicting views of clients and professionals

                                       • apply various ethical approaches and theories in real life situations

                                       • discuss the relationship between law and ethics in the context of modern welfare
                                       provision

                                       • argue for social and societal changes in order to improve the position of oppressed
                                       groups

                                       • develop debating and negotiation skills in order to implement ethical actions



 Previous studies
                                       Ethics in Social Services 5 CR. & 3 previous Practice Placements 45 CR.
 Learning objectives                   ~~What are the relevant ethical theories which underpin work in social services and
                                       health care?

                                       How can ethical problem-solving and decision-making skills be applied in practical
                                       situations?

                                       What are some shared ethical problems and conflicts in social work and health care?

                                       How can ethical problem solving be supported through debating, negotiation, and
                                       role-playing exercises?


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 Contents
 Tutoring and communication              Individual and group tutoring
 Evaluation criteria and methods         reflective essay

Learning events
 Date           o'clock/at h       Subject         Content               Status   Teachers
 16.09.2014     12:30-15:454       Introduction
 23.10.2014     8:00-16:009
 24.10.2014     8:00-16:009
 30.10.2014     12:30-15:454




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