DISS19HKI Disability in Diverse Contexts (3cr)
Code: DIS0003B16S-3003
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.03.2019 - 18.03.2019
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 16.09.2019 - 11.10.2019
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- EDUCATION
- Campus
- Helsinki
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 100
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Teachers
- Hanna Lamberg
- Course
- DIS0003B16S
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization DISS19HKI Disability in Diverse Contexts DIS0003B16S-3003. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Objective
The students will be able to
- know different theoretical approaches in disability
- understand the position of people with disabilities in different societies and cultures
- understand the relevance of Finnish and international disability policies and legislation
- apply different approaches and available services and in work with people with disablities
- recognise the impact of minority status on wellbeing
Content
Contents
- key concepts and theoretical approaches on disability
- position of people with disabilities in different societies and cultures
- accessibility
- Finnish and international disability policies
- legislation and service system
- impact of minority status on wellbeing
Location and time
- Orientation to the study module at campus. Contact teaching at campus (legislation, relevant national and international disability policies and agreements, key concepts, theoretical approaches, work-life practices in the Finnish disability field).
- Independent work on the disability assignment. Supervision for the given task.
- Final seminar in Collaborate.
Materials
To be confirmed in MoodleRoom
Teaching methods
Study module follows blended learning including contact teaching, independent learning, online supervision, written assignment and final seminar.
Completion alternatives
Written exam on Diak's general exam day 3 ECTS or participation in a pre-agreed work-life related project or similar.
Further information
The study module requires skills to use Diak´s online learning area and ability to participate to online supervision. Possibility to get AHOT/RPL as described in Diak´s RPL/AHOT guidelines. No previous studies are required to attend the study module.