Studyinfo subject SBV4400 2024 HØST
SBV4400 Interventions, preventative measures and innovations Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Intervensjoner, endrings- og tiltaksarbeid
- Study programme
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Masterstudium i sosialfag - studieretning barnevern, deltid / Masterstudium i sosialfag - studieretning barnevern
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2024/2025
- Curriculum
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FALL
2024
- Schedule
- Programme description
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- Course history
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Required preliminary courses
None.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student has
advanced knowledge of the theoretical basis for measures and methods in child welfare work
in-depth knowledge of the relationship between one’s understanding of a problem and the development and implementation of measures, and knowledge in leading professional development and supervision
in-depth knowledge of standardization and research-based methods
in-depth knowledge of reasoning processes and use of simplified rules for decision-making
Skills
The student can
analyse the theoretical basis for child welfare measures and methods and the consequences for children and families
involve children and parents in obtaining knowledge of their situation and in considering the child’s best interests in various phases of a child welfare case
lead and guide others to engage in professional development at the individual and service level.
critically analyse standardised mapping tools and practices
General competence
The student can
apply knowledge of how to understand problems, measures and methods in innovation and development processes
communicate adapted knowledge of measures and methods to user groups and partners
compile advanced knowledge of methods and measures, contextual considerations, children and families’ experience, discretionary judgement and ethical considerations in documenting the choice of measures
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods vary between lectures and student-active learning methods.
Course requirements
The following coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:
Coursework 1: an individual written assignment with a scope of 4-5 pages.
The purpose of the coursework requirement is to develop the students’ academic writing skills and their ability to express themselves clearly and accurately in writing.
The required coursework must be completed and approved by the stipulated deadline in order for the student to take the exam. If the coursework is not approved, the student will be given the opportunity to submit an improved version once by a given deadline.
Assessment
The exam in the course is an individual home exam over 72 hours. The exam paper must be 10 pages long (+/- 10 %). Font and font size: Calibri 12 points. Line spacing: 1.5.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.
Grading scale
Grade scale A-F
Examiners
The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner. At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by two examiners form the basis for determining the level for all the exam papers.
Course contact person
Wenche Bekken and Gunn Astrid Baugerud