Developmental WorkLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can identify variety of RD work, RD orientations and RD methods You can use extensively concepts of developmental work You can perceive developmental needs in a field of NGO and youth work You can implement goal-oriented development process, use development  tools, and document and report the process You can recognize the ethical requirements of developmental work and know how to respond them in practice

Content

What is developmental work? How can developmental needs be perceived? What are the methodological basis´ for developmental work? What kind of methods can be applied to development processes? What kind of research and development combinations can be used in NGO and youth work? What is ethics in developmental work?

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

a. You can use professional vocabulary and concepts of developmental work in different situations c. You can noticeand describe development needs of professional area and work life d. You can assess developmental activities from methodological view e. You can choose adequate develop methods to promote various development needs and to justify your choices f. You can apply ethical principles of NGO and youth work in different situations