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Professional Communication and Creative Methods (5 cr)

Code: SS10013-3002

General information


Enrollment
01.04.2022 - 30.09.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
15.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Sosionomikoulutus (SS)
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
Course
SS10013

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

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

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