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Community educator as a societal influencer (5 cr)

Code: YP00DU24-3001

General information


Enrollment

14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021

Timing

19.04.2021 - 31.05.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work

Teachers

  • Mirka Lähdeniemi

Teacher in charge

Mirka Lähdeniemi

Groups

  • YPKV20KM
    Civic activities and youth work, part-time studies

Objective

You recognise the potentials for social influence.
You identify the national and local structures, actors, objectives and programmes of youth policy.
You are able to act as a social influencer.
You can promote young people's opportunities to contribute and influence society.

Content

What are the starting points and objectives of youth policy?
What are the national and local structures, actors, objectives and programmes of youth policy?
What is the content of the programmes for the wellbeing of young people?
What is the role of youth policy in youth education?
How can community educators contribute to the wellbeing of young people?
How do you take advantage of young people's influence channels in strengthening their participation?

Evaluation scale

1-5