BV-201 Grunnlagstenkning og etikk i barnevernet
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leaders:
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- Solveig Botnen Eide
- Solveig Botnen Eide
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Child Welfare, 5 year Master's Programme
Learning outcomes
After course completion the student should:
Knowledge:
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have a broad knowledge of scientific theory positions with particular relevance to the child welfare service
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have broad knowledge of the child welfare service's theme and various knowledge regimes
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have knowledge of phenomenologically oriented ethics
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have broad knowledge of values, life issues and professional and administrative approaches in child welfare
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have knowledge of ethical challenges in the exercise of child welfare, including the conversation as an ethical challenge
Skills:
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be able to identify and discuss scientific theoretic positions in child welfare services theories and research traditions
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be able to discuss what is relevant knowledge for child welfare services
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be able to identify and reflect on the value dimensions in child welfare services' documents, methods and governing documents
Core competencies:
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have insight into child welfare service's theoretical, ethical and existential dimensions
Examination requirements
There is a requirement for a minimum of 70% compulsory attendance for the lecture and classroom time. In order to take the oral exam, an essay must be submitted and passed. Participation in mentor group requires a minimum of 80% attendance
Teaching methods
Lectures, essay writing and group work with discussion groups where the students actively use their lessons learned from placements/practicums.
Assessment methods and criteria
The exam is a two-part, individual essay that counts for 40% of the final grade and an oral exam, which counts for 60%. Graded A-F.