VER110 The development and ideology of the subject
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Marianne Hovet Steig
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.
- Duration:
- 1 term
Teaching language
This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.Course contents
Key topics in the course are:
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attitudes towards people with disabilities
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social views and ideology
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quality of life, user perspective and violations
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power and help
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the social educator's history and professional role ethics
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introduction to knowledge-based practice and research method
Learning outcomes
Students:
Knowledge
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demonstrate knowledge of the social educator's role and function
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demonstrate knowledge of interaction and collaboration
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demonstrate knowledge of nursing as a profession, the subject area's history, traditions, uniqueness and place in society
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demonstrate knowledge of the life situation of people with developmental disabilities in an individual and societal perspective
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demonstrate knowledge of power, assistance, and violations
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demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between functional impairment and disability
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demonstrate knowledge of how to facilitate mastery
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demonstrate broad knowledge of self-determination, autonomy and user participation
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demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between qualitative and quantitative research methods
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have knowledge of professional ethics guidelines
Skills
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are able to apply professional knowledge to critically discuss their own work process
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are able to reflect on professional nursing practice
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are able to apply professional knowledge to promote inclusion and participation
General competence
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demonstrate insight into relevant professional and ethical issues
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are able to exchange views and experiences with others and through interaction
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are able to convey professional views on the rights of the disabled
Examination requirements
Requirements for compulsory attendance, supervision and presentations must be met.
For details see course brochure posted on Canvas.
Teaching methods
Teaching and learning methods include lectures, group work with supervision, presentations, point practice and self-study. Mandatory activities are described in more detail in the subject booklet on Canvas.
Expected scope of work in the course is 270 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
Submission of a group assignment. Graded individual assessment.
For a more detailed description of the course in terms of design, content and requirements, please refer to the course brochure on Canvas.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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VER100 – Discipline's Development and Ideology | 10 |
VER100 – Discipline's Development and Ideology | 10 |