The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

1 (2018-08-01 to 2018-10-21)

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

4

Total number of ECTS

15 cr

Competency aims

The aim is that the student after completing the course has deepened his/her knowledge of habilitation for children and youth. The aim is also that the student has a broader understanding of person- and family-centred work.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, you should have:
Module 1:
- skills to initiate, and together with the child/youth/family promote activity and participation
- competences to realize goal-directed work based on the person´s developmental needs and context
- ability to reflective observe your own attitude and communication with the person/persons/family you are working with.

Module 2:
- acquire project knowledge within the context of the course

Course contents

The course contains of two modules, each 5 sc:
1) Habilitation for children and youth. The module is realized in collaboration with a special school for children and youth with disabilities as well as with VAU.
2) Project work in relation to module 1.

Additional information

Tis is the course, where you have the possibility to combine theory and practice in a work place. In part one you will have the possibility to work with children and youth with disabilities.
The course is held in Swedish, English and Finnish. Observe that you should know some Finnish to be able to communicate with the children at the special school(!)

Recommended or required reading

At least five scientific articles per module.

References:
Choi, B.C.K. and Pak, A.W.P. (2006). Multidisciplinarity, interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity in health research, services, education and policy: 1. Definitions, objectives and evidence of effectiveness. Clin Invest Med 29, 351-364.
Dunst, C.J., Johanson, C., Trivette, C.M. and Hamby, D. (1991). Family-centered early intervention policies and practicies: family-centered or not? Exceptional Children 58,115-126.
Gorter J-W & Rosenbaum P. (2011). The F-words in childhood disability. I swear this is how we should think! Child: care, health and development 38(4):457–463
Jeglinsky I et al. (2013). How are actual needs recognized in the content and goals of written rehabilitation plans? Disability and Rehabilitation 2013: 1-11.
Convention of the rights of the child. http://www.unicef.org/crc/ External link
WHO. The International Classification of Functioning, disability and health. WHO 2001.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 10 hours
  • Small-group work - 50 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 80 hours
  • Individual studies - 77 hours
  • Seminars - 8 hours
  • Practical training - 45 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 270 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 270 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Supported virtual education

Assessment methods

  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

Every module will be examined separately:
1. module: Active participation in the multiprofessional teamwork (including supervision at Arcada), passed written tasks and participation and oral presentation in the seminar.
2. module: Passed project report.

In module 1 the multiprofessional teamwork process and the presentation in the seminar are evaluated with passed/failed and the written task graded 0-5.
In modul 2 the project is graded as passed/failed.

Teacher

  • Arell-Sundberg Marina
  • Jeglinsky-Kankainen Ira
  • Kokko Anne
  • Vaappo Marko

Examiner

Jeglinsky-Kankainen Ira

Group size

No limit (8 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

Kursens tidtabell ht 2018/ course timetable autumn 2018:
OBS! Det finns en anmälningsblankett på itslearning, som skall vara ifylld vid kursstart.

(O) = Obligatorisk / Compulsory
4.9. kl. 10.15-11.45 Introduktion (O)
6.9. kl. 10.15 - 11.45 Valtti (Miranda Beck)(O)
15.9. kl 9.00-15.00 Idrottsdag
30.10 kl. 10.15-15.00 Seminarium (O)

Under tiden 6.9.- 22.10 handledningsträffar - närmare tidtabell kommer snart.

Course enrolment period

2018-08-13 to 2018-09-09

Assessment methods

  • 2018-10-22 - Reports and productions
  • 2018-10-30 - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2018-08-22 09:00 - 15:00 Habilitering för barn och ungdomar Arell-Sundberg Marina
Jeglinsky-Kankainen Ira
Kokko Anne
Vaappo Marko
2018-09-04 10:15 - 11:45 B327 Habilitering för barn och ungdomar Arell-Sundberg Marina
Jeglinsky-Kankainen Ira
Kokko Anne
Vaappo Marko
2018-09-06 10:15 - 11:45 B325 Habilitering för barn och ungdomar
2018-09-15 09:00 - 15:00 Habilitering för barn och ungdomar
2018-10-30 10:15 - 15:00 B327 Habilitering för barn och ungdomar Arell-Sundberg Marina
Jeglinsky-Kankainen Ira
Kokko Anne
Vaappo Marko

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