School as a Meeting PlaceLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

• you are familiar with the legislation that governs schools, as well as with the principles of pupil and student welfare
• you identify phases and challenges related to children’s and young people’s learning
• you know how to guide pupils to different services and offer low-threshold support in a school environment
• you know your role as a Bachelor of Social Services in the multi-professional teams in schools

Content

• pupil and student welfare
• the legislation that governs schools
• school social workers’ role and tasks in comprehensive and upper secondary schools
• learning difficulties and supporting pupils or students with learning difficulties
• school bullying as a phenomenon

Qualifications

Students can start optional customer group-specific studies when they have completed at least 60 credits.