Methods of Child WelfareLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You will deepen your competence in the use of child- and family-centred methods. After the course, you will be able to design and use diverse child protection methods when working with children and families. Additionally, you will be able to work in a resource- and solution-oriented manner. When using the methods, you are capable of taking into account the participation of families and the child’s point of view.
You will deepen your competence in the use of child- and family-centred methods. After the course, you will be able to design and use diverse child protection methods when working with children and families. Additionally, you will be able to work in a resource- and solution-oriented manner. When using the methods, you are capable of taking into account the participation of families and the child’s point of view.

Content

You will deepen your competence in the use of child- and family-centred methods. After the course, you will be able to design and use diverse child protection methods when working with children and families. Additionally, you will be able to work in a resource- and solution-oriented manner. When using the methods, you are capable of taking into account the participation of families and the child’s point of view.

Qualifications

You understand the meaning of child protection, working environments and processes. In addition you recognize the needs of children, young people and families as a starting point for work. You recognize the factors that cause the need for child protection in society.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
You are capable of substantiating his or her method-related choices. You are aware of the solution and resource-centred working approach. Additionally, you are aware of child- and family-oriented methods. In a written assignment, you are capable of describing various kinds of subject area content, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.

Satisfactory 2
You are capable of substantiating his or her method-related choices in an ordinary manner. You are aware of the solution and resource-centred working approach. Additionally, you are aware of and recognises child- and family-oriented methods. In a written assignment, you are capable of describing various kinds of subject area content, partly in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You are capable of aptly substantiating and assessing method-related choices. You are capable of applying the solution and resource-centred working approach. Additionally, you are capable of planning, executing and assessing child- and family-oriented methods in child welfare work. In written assignments, you demonstrate an ability to describe and substantiate various subject area phenomena in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.
 
Very good 4
You are capable of substantiating and assessing their method-related choices. You are capable of applying
the solution and resource-centred working approach. Additionally, you are capable of substantiating the method-related choices
in a critical manner. You are capable of planning, executing and assessing child- and family-oriented methods
in child welfare work. In written assignments, you demonstrate an ability to describe, substantiate and analyse various subject area phenomena in a critical manner by way of personal reflection in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are capable of substantiating and assessing their method-related choices theoretically. You are capable of applying the solution and resource-centred working approach. Additionally, you are capable of substantiating the method-related choices in a critical and analytical manner. You are capable of planning, executing and assessing child- and family-oriented methods in child welfare work. In their assignments, you demonstrate an ability to describe, substantiate and analyse various subject area phenomena in a critical manner by way of personal reflection in compliance with the JAMK reporting instructions.

Execution methods

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.