Professional Communication and Creative Methods (5 cr)
Code: SS10013-3006
General information
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
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SSAS23Bachelor 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