Opinto-opas

Objective

Students are able to take into account the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the participants of a communication situation. Students are able to communicate the information that they have acquired both verbally and in writing. Students know how to use communication methods used by special needs groups and possess the oral and written skills in the second national language (Swedish) required for work assignments within their own field, as laid down in legislation governing the universities of applied sciences.

Content

• Key vocabulary of the second national language in terms of the Occupational Therapist’s work
• Verbal and written communication in the second national language
• Communication of special needs groups
• Signing key words, use of pictures and plain language

Location and time

Lessons in Swedish:

20.3. 9.00 - 12.15 classroom MPB 6005
27.3. 9.00 - 12.15 MPB 6005
3.4. 9.00 - 12.15 MPB 6005
17.4. 9.00 - 12.15 MPB 6005
24.4. 9.00 - 12.15 exam, MPB 6005

Materials

To be announced

Swedish: teachers own material, available as a pdf before course start

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures, independent and group assignments and fieldvisit toTIKOTEEKKI
Alternative communication

Employer connections

Fieldvisits

Exam schedules

Swedish: during the last lessons, retaking possible twice

Further information

The course includes at least 3 credits of Swedish to allow students to achieve the oral and written skills in the second national language required for work assignments within their own field, as laid down in the Polytechnics Act (352/2003, section 8). These communication skills should be at least equivalent to skills level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
We strongly recommend students to participate in introduction to alternative communication and information about assignments. Fieldvisit to Tikoteekki.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customer-oriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organize and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
- The student's professional level is insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Assessment methods and criteria

Integrative assignment focusing on alternative communication. Assessment of this part is PASS/FAIL.
Swedish: an oral and written part

Further information

The course includes Swedish (3 ECTS) and communication of special needs groups (2 ECTS)

The course includes at least 3 credits of to allow students to achieve the oral and written skills in the second national language required for work assignments within their own field, as laid down in the Polytechnics Act (352/2003, section 8). These communication skills should be at least equivalent to skills level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.