Blended Intensive Program (BIP) about Aftercare for Young People with experiences of public care

A cooperation between

Gothenburg University (Sweden), Turku University (Finland), Helsinki University (Finland), Queens University (Northern Ireland) and VID Specialized University (Norway).

Content

This BIP is a course which is designed for international students and students at VID who are enrolled in a master’s program. It encourages multinational teaching and learning. The main objective of the course is to provide a deepened and scientific knowledge about support for young people leaving public care in different European countries.

The BIP will combine online teaching with a short period of physical mobility (one week). The part of the course that requires physical attendance takes place in Oslo, May, 5th-9th, 2025.The BIP provides possibilities for cultural and professional collaboration with students from VIDs partner universities. Teachers from all the collaborating universities will take part during the course, and the students will meet some of the leading scholars on care leaving research in the respective countries.

The course content include:

• Legislation and aftercare practices in different countries
• Recent research about aftercare
• Support for especially vulnerable groups in the leaving care population
• Organization of aftercare
• Interventions and support measures in aftercare
• Relationships with biological- and foster family and other carers
• Comparative studies

Target group and admission requirements

Course completion will enhance the following learning outcomes, sectioned into knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge:

The Student

• has specialized knowledge about aftercare legislation and practice in different countries
• has advanced knowledge of recent research in the field of aftercare
• has knowledge about relevant interventions for care leavers
• has critical awareness of the complex relationships experienced by young people with a background from public care
• has an understanding of differences of concepts and notions between countries and languages

Skills:

The Student

• has a critical approach to aftercare work
• has required skills in comparing and understanding social work practice between countries

General Competence:

The Student

• can discuss theoretical and professional issues relevant for the field across countries
• can discuss opportunities and challenges related to professional practice in aftercare

Learning activities

• Online activities in Canvas and via Zoom
• Lectures and discussions
• Groupwork
• Field visit
• Self-study
• Social activities

5 ECTS

Schedule

Online attendance March - May 2025

Online meeting No. 1, o. March 11th, 2-3.30 pm UTC+1

Online meeting No. 2, o March 18th, 2-3.30 pm UTC+1

Online meeting No. 3, o April 1st, 2- 3.30 pm UTC+1

Online meeting No 4, April 29th, 2- 3.30 pm UTC+1

Intensive week at VID Oslo campus May 5th–9th (Week 19)

Starts Monday May 5th, 10 am UTC + 1

Finishes Friday May 9th, 2 pm UTC+ 1

Contact info: Hanne Liv Østtveit Moe

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Spring 2024

A cooperation between

Thomas Moore (Belgium), Ludwigsburg (Germany), Den Haag (Netherlands), Diaconia University of Apllied Sciences, DIAK (Finland) and VID Specialized University (Norway)

Content

This course will give an introduction and overview of health at population level, the social determinants of health and social inequality. Particular attention will be paid to public health and public health work in a local, national, and global perspective.

The BIP will combine online teaching with a short period of physical mobility, in 2024 this will be in Oslo. The BIP opens possibilities for cultural and professional collaboration with students from VIDs partner universities. In this course the students expands their understanding of the concept of public health and increase their knowledge in selected topics.

Contents includes introduction to:

- Public health and public health work and strategies, including the United Nation's sustainable development goals

- Social determinants of health and social inequality

- Diabetes and global nutrition

- Climate change and health

- Maternal and child health

- Migration and health

Target group and admission requirements

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes with respect to knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge: The candidate

- has knowledge of key developments in public health work and strategies

- has insight into national and global health challenges and social determinants of health

- has knowledge of social inclusion, gender equality, and non-discrimination, and can contribute to ensuring equal services for all groups in society

- has knowlegde of some UN's Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) number 3 "Good health and well-being"

- is aware of the impact of culture awareness on wellbeing and mental health

- has knowledge of the effects of climate change on the living environment and the health of the population

Skills: The candidate

- is able to use evidence-based knowledge to elucidate a topic related to public health challenges.

- is able to discuss and present selected public health issues

- can identify and reflect on ethical challenges within the topics of the course.

General competence: The candidate

- can communicate and collaborate in English

- is able to work with students from other disciplines and countries (multidisciplinary and cultural exchange)

Learning activities

- online activities in learning platform "Howspace"

- lectures

- groupwork

- self-study

- discussions

- presentations

- café-dialog

- cultural and social activities

Schedule:

Online 29 January - 5 May 2024

Kick-off meeting nr 1. 29 January 1200-1330 CET

Kick-off meeting nr. 2. 5 February 1200-1330 CET

Intensive week at VID Oslo campus 12-16 February 2024 (Week 7)

Arrival: Sunday 11.02.2024

Start Monday 12.02.2024 0930 CET

Finish Friday 16.02.2024 1500 CET

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The social and political role of the The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

Spring 2024

A cooperation between

VID Specialized University (Norway), Diaconia University of Apllied Sciences, DIAK (Finland), Protestant University of Applied Sciences (Bochum, Germany), Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (Austria)

Content

This course offers an in-depth examination of the social responsibility described in the UN’s Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and local laws and regulations, as well as tools for working in line with the intentions of policy and legislation.

The course is based on an overarching, bio-psycho-social view of humanity. What each citizen can do and what societal roles they can play, and the quality of life that each citizen can experience are determined by a complex interplay between the person and their surroundings. Co-operation between public and private services and how society is shaped are of fundamental importance to the individual citizen’s room for maneuverability.

• Different perspectives and theories of disability.

• The medical model, the social model/the Nordic model, the human rights model, the intersectional model (others?)

• What does it take to prioritize diversity and representation in decision-making processes?

• What does it mean that “ …we pledge that no one will be left behind”? We will look upon participation in society as an issue of social sustainability, according to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

• How has discrimination of persons with disabilities been conceptualized and addressed within the national juridical body and practices?

• In what ways are sanctions (in theory and in real life) against discrimination of persons with disabilities implemented?

- Who will and can take the lead in evolving the development /implementation – state/government, institutions (which), professionals, the user, or inhabitants themselves?

Target group and admission requirements

The course is aimed at students who plan to work in the field of welfare, health, and social care/services in municipal, state, private or non-profit services. The course will also be suitable for those working with management in municipal, state, or non-profit enterprises who are responsible for coordinating or planning public health and welfare services.

Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree (180 ECTS credits) or other equivalent degree or qualification of at least three years’ duration in the field of health, social care and other welfare subjects. In individual cases, participation in the BIP is possible if the students are enrolled in a subject-relevant Bachelor programme. The sending institution will then be responsible for the approval.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes with respect to knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge: The candidate

· has in-depth knowledge of what constitutes opportunities and barriers to participation for different people, and of the factors that enable equal access to the social/public arenas and resources in society.

· Has in depth knowledge about disability human rights research … (has knowledge of the developments leading from Human Rights … convention to the creation of the CRPD)

·reflects of the CRPD

· understands participation as a dynamic/interaction/mutual process between the individual and the environment

· understands the importance of intercultural communication and cooperation with diverse people from different national backgrounds

Skills: The candidate

· is able to apply knowledge about following up CRPD in accordance with national laws and regulations.

· is able to apply knowledge and understanding of the sustainability goals (SDG) in connection with disability

· can analyse barriers experienced by people with diverse/various disabilities to equal opportunities for participation in society in an international context.

· is able to analyse types/methods of co-operation with professional groups and human rights organizations.

· is able to design ideas and concepts/cooperation in specific projects in conjunction with other contributors.

General competence: The candidate

· can understand and communicate the complexity of the concept of disability from an individual and societal perspective.

· can contribute to novel approaches to how citizens and professional groups can get involved in public planning in a municipality and local community.

· can work in transnational teams and develop a common understanding of the subject through comparing / exploring national regulations.

Schedule:

The online kick-off meeting Tuesday January 23rd, at 1500-1800 CET, where you will meet your international group.

One week mobility to VID, campus Stavanger, 4-8 March 2024

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Content:

The course focuses on professional practice both on a local and on a global level with an emphasis on a value-conscious attitude, and an understanding of VID's diaconal values. The course focuses on challenges related to power relations and to the worldview and value related to pluralism of professional practice. The course focuses on developing an understanding of the significance of one’s one worldview and value preferences in relation to persons with a multitude of values and worldviews.

Main Subjects:

• Values in professional practice

• The multicultural society

• The tension between cultural diversity, secularization and individualization as a context for professional practice Critical reflection on one’s own preconceptions and values

• International migration

• Power perspectives in professional practice

• Diaconal and faith-based traditions in professional practice

• Migration

• Linguistic accessibility in professional practice, communication with and without interpreting

Learning outcomes:

Learning Outcome Completing the course will give the students the following learning outcome, sectioned into knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge: The Student

• has knowledge of critical discourses concerning power relations and values in relation to professional practice

• has knowledge of the traditions and roles of faith-based and diaconal actors in society, health and welfare

• has in depth knowledge of the significance of the recipient’s worldviews and values for professional practice

• has knowlegde about the impact of research procedure on power balance during research process between researcher and respondents.

Skills: The Student

• can analyze professional issues within the context of the contemporary plurality of worldviews and cultural preferences

• can thematize and analyze the meaning of worldviews and value preferences for professional practice

• can identity and critically relate to power relationships in professional context

• will get practical information how to increase agency and resilience of refugees by asking questions which do not aim in answers pointing toward victimhood, but to the contrary to ability of refugees to overcome difficulties encountered during different stages of refugee process.

• can apply ethical and practical reflections on the use of interpreters in professional settings; knows the principles of linguistic accessibility and can apply them in professional communication with and without interpreting (TBC)

General:

• Upon completion of the module, the students will be able to identify types of migration, displacement and the root causes behind the phenomenon. They will gain awareness of the international regimes that govern and regulate migration, as well as insights on the contentious notion of integration. They will have an increased understanding of the respective mechanisms and will be able to examine cases and circumstances, and critically evaluate them.

• Upon completion of the module, the students can take part in interdisciplinary value discussions

• Upon completion of the module, the students will know the principles of linguistically accessible communication in multilingual settings

Program Schedule:

• Online kick-off : Zoom: 07.03.2023 (16 til 18.30 CET)
• Virtual lessons: Week 10 and 11
• Intensive week in Stavanger, Norway 20-24 of March. Full days Monday through friday.

Campus location

VID Stavanger lies with its beautiful historic buildings in a green park area at Kampen in Stavanger.

Learning activities

• Lectures and seminars
• Student group work and peer learning
• VaKE method

Accommodation

VID has book some rooms, including breakfast, for approximately 30 Euros per night. The student choses in the form whether this option is ok, or if he/she would like to book accommodation on their own. The housing facilities is in Sandnes, approximately 25 with local transport from the campus. VID will check whether tickets for transport can be paid for by VID. The cost is approximately 25 euro per student (for the whole week), ticket lasts 24 hour a day for 7 days.

Partners:

The BIP is codeveloped by VID, DIAK in Finland and Ignatianum Academy in Poland. But we also invite other partens to join.

Nomination of students:

A list of nominated students should be sent to Maria Tendenes by January 20 2023.

Program content:

3 ECTS

TBC

Learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

On completion of this course, the student:

• Has in depth knowledge of basic ethical theory and models of ethical reflections, such as Kolb’s reflective cycle
• Has advanced knowledge of interdisciplinary theories on mental health
• Has in depth knowledge of the framework for mental health (legal, ethical, organizational) in the various countries

Skills:

On completion of this course, the student is able to:

• Discuss, share experiences and participate in interprofessional and intersectoral collaboration between and across organisations and levels
• Critically reflect on professional and ethical issues in various practices
• Professionally collaborate, process and present acquired knowledge and project work together with others
• Share experiences and communicate with others within the intercultural context

General competence:

On completion of this course, the student has acquired:

• Competence in exchanging views and experiences with others and can contribute to the development of good practice in the area of mental health

Program Schedule:

• Online kick-off Monday 27.th of March 2023 at 12.00-15.00 CET
• Intensive week in Stavanger, Norway 17. – 21. of April 2023

Intensive week in Stavanger:

Arrival 16.04 (Sunday) to departure 22.04 (Saturday)

Day1: Get to know, groups-teambuilding, group rules, group agreement, treasure hunting (challenge of the week) – a specific target group and access to/possibilities for mental health services in different countries

Day 2: Models of ethical reflections, ethical reflection (case), guest keynote speakers, work in groups (specific target group)

Day 3: Work in groups, field trips (1200-1500)

Day 4: Presentations: gallery walk

Field trips

Day 5: Reflections (topics, BIP, group work) and evaluation (0900-1200)

Campus location

VID Stavanger lies with its beautiful historic buildings in a green park area at Kampen in Stavanger.

Learning activities

Teamwork, workshops, field visits

Accommodation

VID has booked some rooms, including breakfast, for approximately 30 Euros per night. The student choses in the form whether this option is ok, or if he/she would like to book accommodation on their own. The housing facilities is in Sandnes, approximately 25 with local transport from the campus. VID will check whether tickets for transport can be paid for by VID. The cost is approximately 25 euro per student (for the whole week), ticket lasts 24 hour a day for 7 days.

Funding

For staff and students from partner institutions, participation is supported by the Erasmus+ Mobility grant.

Student registration:

All partners have received info on where and how the students can register.

Certificate:

Will be sent out by VID after the intensive week.

Contact info:

Szonja Zoltanfi

An opportunity to meet international students in family therapy studies, systemic practice and meditation, to share knowledge about systemic perspectives, to discuss clinical cases and research, and to experience new learning methods.

Topics

• Family therapy
• Systemic practice and meditation
• Clinical cases and research, new learning methodology

Learning Methods

The program includes online activities on Zoom before and after the week in Oslo.

Credits

3 ECTS

Eligibility

B2 English language level

Schedule

• Kick-off workshop 6 June 2023 17:00-18:30 (Norwegian time)
• Intensive Programme in Oslo, Norway 18-22 September 2023
• Final workshop 24 October 2023 17:00-18:30 (Norwegian time)