SABV240 Social Exclusion and Inclusive Practices in Social Work

• Second year Bachelor and upward students in social work
• English language skills
• Internet Access

Throughout the course, students will work with a solution oriented focus. By working on assignments, students will reflect on situations related to exclusion and inclusive practice from a social work perspective and compare them with those in other countries. They will work both individually and in groups. During the course, students will work together to provide support and feedback.

The course will begin with an introduction to the e-learning platform and will introduce students to the international group of students and teachers they will work with. The course is divided into time periods of one or two weeks. Each period, students will receive new learning materials, including literature, lectures, triggers, discussions, and assignments to work on individually and in groups. The assignments are closely related to the course objectives.

Students who deliver their tasks on time during the program receive feedback and guidance from the teacher. All course elements will be organized and administered through a common learning management system.

Exam Part 1

1.Presentation based on an analytical paper (2.000 words +/-10 %) where students apply key concepts, methods, and ethical frameworks learned in the course to a case (including contextual Comparison (applying a diagnostic/analytical method), Ethical and Professional Reflection, Proposal of inclusive approaches to work with the case).

2.Reflection on the learning process (500 words +/- 10%)

Exam Part 2

1.Presentation of an action plan (2.500 words +/-10 %) targeting a social issue related to exclusion and inclusion. The plan should demonstrate the integration and application of methods and strategies for structural social work approaches.

2.Reflection on learning (500 words +/- 10%): A critical reflection on the student's learning journey and their development as a structurally aware practitioner.

General about exams

Each part will end with a final exam. In this course, the final exam will be evaluated with marks according to the scale proposed by the Bologna Declaration. Marks will be given on a scale of A-F, where F is a failing grade, not a passing grade. If students take more than one part of the course, the home institution will inform them before the start of the course whether the final mark will be a sum of each part of the course or if they must pass each part separately. Re-examination is possible for both parts and will take place in mid-April.

The following compulsory work requirements must be approved for students to take the exam:

• Portfolio assignments

The student will deliver written assignments throughout the course. When assignments are delivered in time, the students will receive feedback and have an opportunity to improve their initial work. All assignments must be completed and submitted to the online e-portfolio before the deadline.

Specific course requirements for Part 1

1.Student's presentation (400 words +/- 10% or video)

2.Presentation of an individual learning plan incl. reflection blog entries

3.Six assignments throughout the course

4.Peer Feedbacks

Specific course requirements for Part 2

1.Student's presentation (400 words +/- 10% or video)

2.Presentation of an individual learning plan incl. reflection blog entries

3.Six assignments throughout the course

4.Peer Feedbacks