Children Oriented Child Welfare (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

After the course, you will understand the objectives, values, principles and working methods of child welfare work. You are able to structure the child welfare process from the legislation point of view and you understand the service system and record keeping related to child welfare. Additionally, you are capable of thinking in a child-centred way in compliance with professional ethics.    

Methods of completion

The course is partly implemented in the form of independent studies and partly in the form of scheduled online teaching. The course involves classroom teaching that requires attendance. The student may apply for accreditation based on corresponding competence acquired either in previous studies in child welfare or in working life following the accreditation practices described in the study guide.

Content

The contents of the course include preventive child welfare work, the child welfare process, record keeping and legislation. Additionally, the contents include child welfare services and forms of support. The focus is on the values​, ethicality and child-centredness of child welfare work.

Location and time

Katso koodilla SOSS2017-3017 opintojakson webinaarien aikataulut osoitteesta https://lukkarit.peppi.jamk.fi

Materials

Lastensuojelulaki 2007/417 Sosiaalihuoltolaki 1301/2014 Räty, Tapio (2023). Lastensuojelulaki - Käytäntö ja soveltaminen. Lastensuojelun käsikirja / THL (verkkomateriaali) Araneva, Mirjam (2022). Lapsen suojelu, toteuttaminen ja päätöksenteko. Käsikirja lapsen asioista päättävälle. Talentum Pro. Kiili, Jaakola, Anis, Lamponen & Stenvall (toim.) (2024). Lapsiperheiden ja lastensuojelun sosiaalityö.

Teaching methods

The teaching and learning methods used in the course include webinars, independent work, independent or small group study visits and reporting, tests in the Moodle learning environment and written learning assignment in pairs. Webinars are interactive learning situations and you will be prepared for them according to the instructions given in advance. To participate in webinars, you need a working camera, headphones and a microphone. If you use AI in your assignments, please include a verbal description of how, to what extent and where you have used it.

Employer connections

Study visit to an organisation providing child protection services Visit by an experience expert Visit by a representative from working life

Exam schedules

Online exams (2 tests) in Moodle Written learning task in pairs Reporting of the study visit to Moodle Detailed timetables can be found in the Moodle workspace.

Completion alternatives

You can apply for admission with previous equivalent higher education studies (content/objectives/extent), or with at least one year (12 months) of work experience in child welfare work that is relevant to the content and objectives of the course. Discuss your competences with your tutor and, if necessary, submit an e-application at least two weeks before the start of the course.

Student workload

Webinars 16 h, preparation for webinars 10 h, study visit and reporting 10 h, tests 2 h, independent work and written learning assignment in pairs 97 h. Total 135 hours.

Qualifications

You are familiar with the Finnish social welfare system and support services for families. You perceive the connection between social factors and human everyday life.