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Professional Communication and Creative MethodsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SS10013

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Lauri Saarelainen

Objective

You are able to define the key principles of professional communication in social welfare work and identify forms and levels of communication in interaction situations.
You are able to describe the theoretical starting points of dialogue, recognize the importance of dialogue in client work and know the principles of open dialogue.
You are able to explain the criteria and objectives for the use of creative and functional methods in social welfare work. Through your own experience you will understand the meaning for the use of creative and functional methods.

Content

Professional communication in social welfare work
Communication levels and shapes
Communication process steps
Dialogue
Creative and functional methods in the social welfare work
Creative and functional methods as a tool in counseling
Reflection
The course includes a working life project

Enrollment

15.08.2024 - 30.09.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Lauri Saarelainen
  • Maria Korkatti
Teacher in charge

Lauri Saarelainen

Groups
  • SSNS24
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024

Objective

You are able to define the key principles of professional communication in social welfare work and identify forms and levels of communication in interaction situations.
You are able to describe the theoretical starting points of dialogue, recognize the importance of dialogue in client work and know the principles of open dialogue.
You are able to explain the criteria and objectives for the use of creative and functional methods in social welfare work. Through your own experience you will understand the meaning for the use of creative and functional methods.

Content

Professional communication in social welfare work
Communication levels and shapes
Communication process steps
Dialogue
Creative and functional methods in the social welfare work
Creative and functional methods as a tool in counseling
Reflection
The course includes a working life project

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

15.08.2024 - 30.09.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 05.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Lauri Saarelainen
  • Maria Korkatti
Teacher in charge

Lauri Saarelainen

Groups
  • SSAS24
    Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Fall, 2024

Objective

You are able to define the key principles of professional communication in social welfare work and identify forms and levels of communication in interaction situations.
You are able to describe the theoretical starting points of dialogue, recognize the importance of dialogue in client work and know the principles of open dialogue.
You are able to explain the criteria and objectives for the use of creative and functional methods in social welfare work. Through your own experience you will understand the meaning for the use of creative and functional methods.

Content

Professional communication in social welfare work
Communication levels and shapes
Communication process steps
Dialogue
Creative and functional methods in the social welfare work
Creative and functional methods as a tool in counseling
Reflection
The course includes a working life project

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.10.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

18.03.2024 - 12.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Lauri Saarelainen
  • Riitta Räsänen
Teacher in charge

Lauri Saarelainen

Groups
  • SSAK24
    Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Spring, 2024

Objective

You are able to define the key principles of professional communication in social welfare work and identify forms and levels of communication in interaction situations.
You are able to describe the theoretical starting points of dialogue, recognize the importance of dialogue in client work and know the principles of open dialogue.
You are able to explain the criteria and objectives for the use of creative and functional methods in social welfare work. Through your own experience you will understand the meaning for the use of creative and functional methods.

Content

Professional communication in social welfare work
Communication levels and shapes
Communication process steps
Dialogue
Creative and functional methods in the social welfare work
Creative and functional methods as a tool in counseling
Reflection
The course includes a working life project

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.10.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

11.03.2024 - 10.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Lauri Saarelainen
  • Maria Korkatti
Teacher in charge

Lauri Saarelainen

Groups
  • SSNK24
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Spring, 2024

Objective

You are able to define the key principles of professional communication in social welfare work and identify forms and levels of communication in interaction situations.
You are able to describe the theoretical starting points of dialogue, recognize the importance of dialogue in client work and know the principles of open dialogue.
You are able to explain the criteria and objectives for the use of creative and functional methods in social welfare work. Through your own experience you will understand the meaning for the use of creative and functional methods.

Content

Professional communication in social welfare work
Communication levels and shapes
Communication process steps
Dialogue
Creative and functional methods in the social welfare work
Creative and functional methods as a tool in counseling
Reflection
The course includes a working life project

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

15.08.2023 - 30.09.2023

Timing

23.10.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Riitta Räsänen
  • Lauri Saarelainen
Teacher in charge

Lauri Saarelainen

Groups
  • SSAS23
    Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Fall, 2023

Objective

You are able to define the key principles of professional communication in social welfare work and identify forms and levels of communication in interaction situations.
You are able to describe the theoretical starting points of dialogue, recognize the importance of dialogue in client work and know the principles of open dialogue.
You are able to explain the criteria and objectives for the use of creative and functional methods in social welfare work. Through your own experience you will understand the meaning for the use of creative and functional methods.

Content

Professional communication in social welfare work
Communication levels and shapes
Communication process steps
Dialogue
Creative and functional methods in the social welfare work
Creative and functional methods as a tool in counseling
Reflection
The course includes a working life project

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

15.08.2023 - 30.09.2023

Timing

16.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Lauri Saarelainen
  • Maria Korkatti
Teacher in charge

Lauri Saarelainen

Groups
  • SSNS23
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023

Objective

You are able to define the key principles of professional communication in social welfare work and identify forms and levels of communication in interaction situations.
You are able to describe the theoretical starting points of dialogue, recognize the importance of dialogue in client work and know the principles of open dialogue.
You are able to explain the criteria and objectives for the use of creative and functional methods in social welfare work. Through your own experience you will understand the meaning for the use of creative and functional methods.

Content

Professional communication in social welfare work
Communication levels and shapes
Communication process steps
Dialogue
Creative and functional methods in the social welfare work
Creative and functional methods as a tool in counseling
Reflection
The course includes a working life project

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.01.2023 - 31.01.2023

Timing

13.03.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Lauri Saarelainen
  • Riitta Räsänen
Teacher in charge

Lauri Saarelainen

Groups
  • SSNK23
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Spring, 2023

Objective

You are able to define the key principles of professional communication in social welfare work and identify forms and levels of communication in interaction situations.
You are able to describe the theoretical starting points of dialogue, recognize the importance of dialogue in client work and know the principles of open dialogue.
You are able to explain the criteria and objectives for the use of creative and functional methods in social welfare work. Through your own experience you will understand the meaning for the use of creative and functional methods.

Content

Professional communication in social welfare work
Communication levels and shapes
Communication process steps
Dialogue
Creative and functional methods in the social welfare work
Creative and functional methods as a tool in counseling
Reflection
The course includes a working life project

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.01.2023 - 31.01.2023

Timing

13.03.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Lauri Saarelainen
  • Riitta Räsänen
Teacher in charge

Lauri Saarelainen

Groups
  • SSAK23
    Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Spring, 2023

Objective

You are able to define the key principles of professional communication in social welfare work and identify forms and levels of communication in interaction situations.
You are able to describe the theoretical starting points of dialogue, recognize the importance of dialogue in client work and know the principles of open dialogue.
You are able to explain the criteria and objectives for the use of creative and functional methods in social welfare work. Through your own experience you will understand the meaning for the use of creative and functional methods.

Content

Professional communication in social welfare work
Communication levels and shapes
Communication process steps
Dialogue
Creative and functional methods in the social welfare work
Creative and functional methods as a tool in counseling
Reflection
The course includes a working life project

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.04.2022 - 30.09.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Lauri Saarelainen
  • Maria Korkatti
Teacher in charge

Lauri Saarelainen

Groups
  • SSNS22
    Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022

Objective

You are able to define the key principles of professional communication in social welfare work and identify forms and levels of communication in interaction situations.
You are able to describe the theoretical starting points of dialogue, recognize the importance of dialogue in client work and know the principles of open dialogue.
You are able to explain the criteria and objectives for the use of creative and functional methods in social welfare work. Through your own experience you will understand the meaning for the use of creative and functional methods.

Content

Professional communication in social welfare work
Communication levels and shapes
Communication process steps
Dialogue
Creative and functional methods in the social welfare work
Creative and functional methods as a tool in counseling
Reflection
The course includes a working life project

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.04.2022 - 30.04.2022

Timing

22.08.2022 - 13.11.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Antti Raekorpi
  • Riitta Räsänen
  • Tiina Maaranen
  • Anne Airaksinen
Teacher in charge

Tiina Maaranen

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä A (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä B (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KASK22LA
    From Childcarer to Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä A
  • Pienryhmä B

Objective

You are able to define the key principles of professional communication in social welfare work and identify forms and levels of communication in interaction situations.
You are able to describe the theoretical starting points of dialogue, recognize the importance of dialogue in client work and know the principles of open dialogue.
You are able to explain the criteria and objectives for the use of creative and functional methods in social welfare work. Through your own experience you will understand the meaning for the use of creative and functional methods.

Content

Professional communication in social welfare work
Communication levels and shapes
Communication process steps
Dialogue
Creative and functional methods in the social welfare work
Creative and functional methods as a tool in counseling
Reflection
The course includes a working life project

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.04.2022 - 30.09.2022

Timing

15.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Riitta Räsänen
  • Lauri Saarelainen
Teacher in charge

Lauri Saarelainen

Groups
  • SSAS22
    Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Fall, 2022

Objective

You are able to define the key principles of professional communication in social welfare work and identify forms and levels of communication in interaction situations.
You are able to describe the theoretical starting points of dialogue, recognize the importance of dialogue in client work and know the principles of open dialogue.
You are able to explain the criteria and objectives for the use of creative and functional methods in social welfare work. Through your own experience you will understand the meaning for the use of creative and functional methods.

Content

Professional communication in social welfare work
Communication levels and shapes
Communication process steps
Dialogue
Creative and functional methods in the social welfare work
Creative and functional methods as a tool in counseling
Reflection
The course includes a working life project

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected