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

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 Study unit                            Ethical Problem Solving in Social Work Practice (G0228), 5.0
 Implementation                        SWG1311: 1/2013-2014 (26.08.2013 - 20.12.2013)
 Type                                  DEVELOPING WORK IN SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES (G019)
 Groups                                Primary: SWG10SN Others :
 Involved in the project
 Lecturers                             Tobias Pötzsch
 Number of participants                Minimum: Maximum:
 Enrolment period                      20.05.2013 08:00 - 02.06.2013
 Main timing for implementation
 Applicabililty                        For exchange students: Yes For elective studies: No Open UAS student:
                                       Yes Suitable for virtual UAS: No

 Teachers                              Pötzsch Tobias (Teacher in charge)
 Campus                                Laurea Otaniemi
 Main location for implementation
 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              20.01.2014 Storing of graded material ends.: 20.12.2014
 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                           Ethical Problem Solving in Social Work Practice is a multi-professional course of
                                    studies taken together with students from the Degree Program of Nursing which
                                    develops students’ ability to discuss multifaceted ethical problems taken from their own
                                    practical experiences and analysing them from various viewpoints. In the analysis of
                                    ethical problems, personal and community interpretations are juxtaposed with societal
                                    and global ones and a student’s skills of critical analysis are emphasised.
 Tutoring and communication         small group and individual tutoring
 Other arrangements                 obligatory attendance in two external seminar or conferences

Learning events
 Date          o'clock/at h   Subject         Content                                       Status            Teachers
 04.09.2013    12:30-15:454
 12.09.2013    16:00-19:003
 24.09.2013    12:30-15:454
 30.09.2013    16:00-19:003
 01.10.2013    16:00-19:003
 08.10.2013    8:30-11:454
 09.10.2013    16:00-19:003
 22.10.2013    12:30-15:454
 23.10.2013    16:00-19:004
 24.10.2013    16:00-19:003
 25.10.2013    16:00-19:003




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