BV1100 Child protection in the welfare state - Mandate, profession and self-understanding Course description

The most important teaching and learning methods for this course are: workshops, group work, lectures, discussions (conversation theory based), studio courses and tutoring

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• One note of reflection. Max 1000 words.
• One group assignment and peer-group presentation. Various number of depending on collaborating partners etc.
• workshop documentation

Individual or group portfolio examination. The portfolio consists of:

• One gigamap / systems mapping.

The examination result can be appealed. 

No restrictions.

Grade scale A-F.

Two internal examiners. External examiners are used regularly.

Systems oriented design

• general systems theory
• cybernetic theory
• conversation theory
• systemic relations
• visualization of exceedingly complex situations

Game dynamics in systems

• Engagement in systems
• Play and game mechanics in systems

Systems oriented methods for data gathering in complex settings

• visual interviewing
• design probing, play probing
• mapping workshops

Methods for the analysis of data and design

• ZIP
• systemic relations
• cybernetic analysis & Praxis/ behavior analysis
• distinctions of functioning systems and structures
• systems dynamics
• causal dynamics
• feedback loops, reinforcing loops, balancing loops
• relational mapping
• stocks, flow, delay, buffers, goal, autopoietic, backlog, information flow, paradigm analysis in relation to intervening in systems for change

Gradert skala  A til F.

Det benyttes intern og ekstern sensor til sensurering av besvarelsene. Et uttrekk på minst 25 % av besvarelsene sensureres av to sensorer. Karakterene på disse samsensurerte besvarelsene skal danne grunnlag for å fastsette nivå på resten av besvarelsene.