Ethics in Social Services (G0081), 5 op

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 Study unit                            Ethics in Social Services (G0081), 5.0
 Implementation                        SWG1021: 2/2010-2011 (03.01.2011 - 20.06.2011)
 Type                                  DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL IDENTITIES (G016)
 Groups                                Primary: SWG10SN Others :
 Involved in the project
 Lecturers                             Pötzsch Tobias, Salin Ossi
 Number of participants                Minimum: Maximum:
 Enrolment period                      29.11.2010 08:00 - 05.12.2010
 Main timing for implementation
 Applicabililty                        For exchange students: Yes For elective studies: Yes Open UAS student:
                                       No Suitable for virtual UAS: No

 Teachers                              Pötzsch Tobias (Teacher in charge)
 Campus                                Laurea Otaniemi
 Main location for implementation
 Implementation method                 Other method of implementation Language: English Virtuality: 0 cr Integration of
                                       R&D: 0 cr
 Implementation class
 Focus areas
 Evaluation at the latest              20.07.2011 Storing of graded material ends.: 20.06.2012
 Exam days

 Having completed the study unit the
 student is able to                    ·     reflect upon the need for integrating principles of sustainable development in
                                       ethically reflective social welfare work
                                       ·     internalize the fundamental ethical and theoretical bases of the profession to
                                       inform their own values and personal development.
                                       ·     apply the skills of ethical reflection and responsibility in discussing case studies
 Previous studies
 Previous studies, more information    no prerequisites
 Learning objectives
                                       KEY QUESTIONS
                                       How do we understand human worth and human rights?
                                       What is the value foundation of social welfare work?
                                       What is an ethical conflict/problem?
                                       What are the ethical principles which guide social welfare work?
                                       Why should we be sensitive towards ethical issues, ethical problems and ethical
                                       dilemmas in our work?
                                       Why are professional codes of social work ethics necessary in our work and how are
                                       they applied in practice?
                                       Why is promoting sustainable development important in modern society and in the
                                       context of social welfare work?
 Contents
                                       Ethics in Social Services examines the ethical principles which are a foundation of
                                       social service work based on discussions of human worth, human rights, values and
                                       morals within a sustainable development context. The students address ethical issues
                                       found in case studies which require ethical reflection and taking ethical responsibility.
                                       This includes comparing and contrasting Professional codes of ethics in different
                                       countries.
 Study material                        course outline including bibliography will be distributed during course introduction
 Tutoring and communication            small & large group tutoring, e-mail, OPTIMA

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 Evaluation criteria and methods   Case study presentation & analysis, participation, attendance




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