Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- promote participation in civic society
- describe the meaning of voluntary work
- recognize different means of promoting participation in democracy

Implementation and methods of teaching

- Voluntary work (54 hours) in local/national/international organization (including training of the organization), 2 ECTS
- Lectures and group discussions, 1 ECTS
- Individual assignment and group assignment 2 ECTS

Timing and attendance

The course is realized during the period 10- - 10.5
The students starts the voluntary work and essay-writing according their individual schedules. The international students will be informed about this prior to their arrival.
Participation in contact learning sessions is compulsory.
Timing of contact learning is:
- 29.8; 8-11
- 2.10; 13-16
- 6.11; 8-11
- 4.12; 8-12

Learning material and recommended literature

The study material will be given to the students prior to the time.

Alternative completion methods

There are no alternative ways to complete the course.

Working life cooperation

2 ECTS -points voluntary work in co-operation with the actors of the local 3rd sector.

Exam retakes

An essay, written assignment + a group presentation, online exam

Learning environment

Project work in real working life environment, independent work, contact learning.

Student time use and work load

5 ECTS -points is worth 135 student working hours.

Contents

The student is able to
- promote participation in civic society
- describe the meaning of voluntary work
- recognize different means of promoting participation in democracy
Content
- from welfare society to civic society and further
- social work/ social pedagogical developments
- civic activity
- non-governmental organizations and voluntary work

Assessment criteria

Voluntary work, 2 ECTS, pass/fail
Individual assignment 1 ECTS: Written assignment on the changes in society and social work in relation to civic activity, Scale pass / fail
Group assignment 1 ECTS: Organization and leading of volunteering activities, group presentation. Scale: pass/fail..
Active and positive participation in lectures/workshops 1 ECTS,

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

The student does not meet the assessment criteria of the course.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Evaluation based on satisfactory, good, exellent.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

After having completed the course, the student knows the key concepts of promoting participation in civic society. He/she has gained work experience of voluntary work at social sector and understands its' meaning as part of the service provision in civic society.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student acknowledges various concepts of promoting participation in civic society. He/she understands the different ways, in which the voluntary organizations work as part of the service provision in civic society, particularly in Finland and can distinguish its advantages and disadvantages.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to use new knowledge of promoting participation in civic society. He/she
can create new, innovative ideas towards developing voluntary organizations as part of the service provision in civic society in Finland and elsewhere.