Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care - Curricula

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care
, 30 ECTS

Curricula
Implementations

Academic year 2020 - 2021

English for Health Care and Social Services XX00EA44-3001 02.11.2020-20.12.2020 5 credits (MS11B20S) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant to higher education studies.

Course contents

The course includes the basic structures of English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use English language. The students learn to produce understandable, clear and logical speech and field-related texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the field of health care and social services, such as the concepts, service systems, various working life situations and ethics. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

02.11.2020 - 20.12.2020

Enrollment date

19.09.2020 - 18.10.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MS11B20S
Seats

1 - 30

Teacher(s)

Sirpa Ahokas

Unit, in charge

School of Health Care

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
English for Health Care and Social Services XX00EA44-3002 29.03.2021-09.05.2021 5 credits (MS11B21K) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant to higher education studies.

Course contents

The course includes the basic structures of English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use English language. The students learn to produce understandable, clear and logical speech and field-related texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the field of health care and social services, such as the concepts, service systems, various working life situations and ethics. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Name of lecturer(s)

Sirpa Ahokas

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

29.03.2021 - 09.05.2021

Enrollment date

21.09.2020 - 02.10.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MS11B21K
Seats

1 - 35

Teacher(s)

Sirpa Ahokas

Unit, in charge

School of Health Care

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
Health Care and Social Services and Finnish as a Second Language 1 (B1) XX00EA40-3001 07.09.2020-11.10.2020 5 credits (MS11B20S) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students know basic facts related to working in the field of health care and social services in Finland. The students recognize and know how to use key concepts of the field. They also identify the professional variety of the field. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Course contents

The course introduces key concepts and service systems of health care and social services. It provides students with the frames of reference in nursing. The students also learn to search for field-related information. The course includes studies of professional vocabulary and essential structures in Finnish language.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

07.09.2020 - 11.10.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MS11B20S
Seats

1 - 30

Teacher(s)

Päivi Lehtinen, Maarit Kärkkäinen

Unit, in charge

School of Health Care

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
Health Care and Social Services and Finnish as a Second Language 1 (B1) XX00EA40-3002 25.01.2021-28.02.2021 5 credits (MS11B21K) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students know basic facts related to working in the field of health care and social services in Finland. The students recognize and know how to use key concepts of the field. They also identify the professional variety of the field. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Course contents

The course introduces key concepts and service systems of health care and social services. It provides students with the frames of reference in nursing. The students also learn to search for field-related information. The course includes studies of professional vocabulary and essential structures in Finnish language.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Name of lecturer(s)

Maarit Kärkkäinen

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Material provided by the teacher.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Contact teahing
Independent study
Small group work

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

25.01.2021 - 28.02.2021

Enrollment date

21.09.2020 - 02.10.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MS11B21K
Seats

1 - 35

Teacher(s)

Päivi Lehtinen, Maarit Kärkkäinen

Further information for students

Opintojakson opettajat ovat Päivi Lehtinen (paivi.m.lehtinen@metropolia.fi) ja Maarit Kärkkäinen (maarit.karkkainen@metropolia.fi).
Opintojakson vastuuopettaja on maarit.karkkainen@metropolia.fi. (not translated)

Unit, in charge

School of Health Care

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

Avoimen amk:n kautta voi osallistua opetukseen. (not translated)

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

Please, look at the schedule.

Students use of time and load

1 cr = 27 hours of students´work.

Location and Time

Please, look at the schedule.
Health Care and Social Services and Finnish as a Second Language 2 (B1) XX00EA41-3001 12.10.2020-15.11.2020 5 credits (MS11B20S) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students extend their knowledge of basic field-related concepts and deepen their professional know-how. The students explore the variation of professional language in different situations and know how to use professional Finnish in working life context both orally and in writing. The students comprehend different kinds of professional texts and can produce both short texts and oral presentations in professional context. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Course contents

The course introduces a Finnish health care and social services organization and its functions. The course gives the chance to learn various field-related client and patient cases. The studies also expand the knowledge of professional vocabulary and usage of Finnish in different kinds of situations of the field. The students also get to know typical forms of spoken Finnish and the language of social services and health care.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

12.10.2020 - 15.11.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MS11B20S
Seats

1 - 30

Teacher(s)

Päivi Lehtinen, Leena Piironen

Unit, in charge

School of Health Care

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
Health Care and Social Services and Finnish as a Second Language 2 (B1) XX00EA41-3002 08.03.2021-07.04.2021 5 credits (MS11B21K) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students extend their knowledge of basic field-related concepts and deepen their professional know-how. The students explore the variation of professional language in different situations and know how to use professional Finnish in working life context both orally and in writing. The students comprehend different kinds of professional texts and can produce both short texts and oral presentations in professional context. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Course contents

The course introduces a Finnish health care and social services organization and its functions. The course gives the chance to learn various field-related client and patient cases. The studies also expand the knowledge of professional vocabulary and usage of Finnish in different kinds of situations of the field. The students also get to know typical forms of spoken Finnish and the language of social services and health care.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Name of lecturer(s)

Päivi Lehtinen

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

08.03.2021 - 07.04.2021

Enrollment date

21.09.2020 - 02.10.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MS11B21K
Seats

1 - 35

Teacher(s)

Päivi Lehtinen, Maarit Kärkkäinen, Leena Piironen

Unit, in charge

School of Health Care

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
Health Care and Social Services and Finnish as a Second Language 3 (B2) XX00EA42-3001 16.11.2020-20.12.2020 5 credits (MS11B20S) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students deepen their knowledge of field-related concepts and can participate in written and oral communication situations in higher education. The students know how to search for information, and they produce clear and structured speech and texts related to their field. The students are familiar with the student admissions procedure in the higher education studies of the field. They can also describe their own competences. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Course contents

The course includes information about critical literacy and argumentation skills. During the course, the students learn to analyze, combine and summarize information from different sources. The studies also expand the knowledge of text types in the field and give the chance to write different texts. Finnish language studies focus on the special vocabulary and more demanding grammatical structures used in the field.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

16.11.2020 - 20.12.2020

Enrollment date

19.09.2020 - 18.10.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MS11B20S
Seats

1 - 30

Teacher(s)

Päivi Lehtinen, Tuija Strandén-Mahlamäki

Further information for students

Lähiopetuskerrat zoomissa / opettaja Tuija Strandén-Mahlamäen osuus 1,5 op

tiistai 17.11. klo 10.30-12.00

keskiviikko 25.11. klo 10.30-12.00

tiistai 8.12. klo 11.00-13.00

keskiviikko 9.12. klo 9.00-10.30

torstai 10.12. klo 9.00-10.00

Zoom-linkki lähetetään ennen kutakin opetuskertaa opiskelijan Metropolia-sähköpostiin. (not translated)

Unit, in charge

School of Health Care

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
Health Care and Social Services and Finnish as a Second Language 3 (B2) XX00EA42-3002 12.04.2021-21.05.2021 5 credits (MS11B21K) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students deepen their knowledge of field-related concepts and can participate in written and oral communication situations in higher education. The students know how to search for information, and they produce clear and structured speech and texts related to their field. The students are familiar with the student admissions procedure in the higher education studies of the field. They can also describe their own competences. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Course contents

The course includes information about critical literacy and argumentation skills. During the course, the students learn to analyze, combine and summarize information from different sources. The studies also expand the knowledge of text types in the field and give the chance to write different texts. Finnish language studies focus on the special vocabulary and more demanding grammatical structures used in the field.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Name of lecturer(s)

Tuija Strandén-Mahlamäki

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Opintojakson opettajat ilmoittavat oppimateriaalin opintojakson alussa. (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

lähiopetus, oppimistehtävät, mahdollisesti tentti (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

12.04.2021 - 21.05.2021

Enrollment date

21.09.2020 - 02.10.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MS11B21K
Seats

1 - 35

Teacher(s)

Päivi Lehtinen, Tuija Strandén-Mahlamäki

Further information for students

Lähiopetustunnit on merkitty Oman lukujärjestykseen. Lähiopetuskerrat pidetään zoomissa, linkki zoomiin opintojakson opettajilta ennen lähiiopetukertaa (-kertoja).

Muista seurata työtilan tiedotteita Omassa ja lukea Metropolian sähköpostiasi.

Opettajat Päivi Lehtinen ja Tuija Strandén-Mahlamäki. (not translated)

Unit, in charge

School of Health Care

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

ei valinnaisia suoritustapoja (not translated)

Work placement(s)

mahdollisesti vierailija työelämästä (not translated)

Exam schedule

ks. lukujärjestys Omasta (not translated)

Students use of time and load

5 op (1 op on n. 27 h) (not translated)
Introduction to Mathematics in Health Care and Social Services XX00EA43-3001 21.09.2020-01.11.2020 5 credits (MS11B20S) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students have a good command of basic calculations, unit conversions and essential procedures of calculations. The students know how to correctly interpret mathematical word problems in health care and social services. The students develop their mathematical skills and know how to use various means to alleviate calculation processes and to confirm their correct results.

Course contents

The course includes unit conversions, different procedures of calculations and estimations of size range. The course introduces important key concepts of mathematics in the field of health care and social services, e.g. concentration and proportionality.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

21.09.2020 - 01.11.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MS11B20S
Seats

1 - 30

Teacher(s)

Päivi Leskinen

Unit, in charge

School of Health Care

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
Introduction to Mathematics in Health Care and Social Services XX00EA43-3002 15.02.2021-28.03.2021 5 credits (MS11B21K) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students have a good command of basic calculations, unit conversions and essential procedures of calculations. The students know how to correctly interpret mathematical word problems in health care and social services. The students develop their mathematical skills and know how to use various means to alleviate calculation processes and to confirm their correct results.

Course contents

The course includes unit conversions, different procedures of calculations and estimations of size range. The course introduces important key concepts of mathematics in the field of health care and social services, e.g. concentration and proportionality.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Name of lecturer(s)

Päivi Leskinen

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

15.02.2021 - 28.03.2021

Enrollment date

21.09.2020 - 02.10.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MS11B21K
Seats

1 - 35

Teacher(s)

Päivi Lehtinen, Päivi Leskinen

Unit, in charge

School of Health Care

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
Introduction to Preparatory Program and Higher Education Studies XX00EA39-3003 17.08.2020-20.09.2020 5 credits (MS11B20S) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of Finnish language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills.

The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education. The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Course contents

The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment, and each student is created an individual study plan (ISP). The course focuses on the use of digital tools and different learning techniques and introduces the other study units offered in the preparatory program.

The Finnish language studies in the course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and different text types. The course also gives tools to practice Finnish skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

N/A

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Distance learning

Assessment methods and criteria

N/A

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

17.08.2020 - 20.09.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MS11B20S
Seats

1 - 30

Teacher(s)

Päivi Lehtinen, Leena Piironen, Tuija Strandén-Mahlamäki

Further information for students

Senior lecturers
Piironen, Maarit Kärkkäinen ja Päivi Lehtinen

Moodle valmentavakoulutus.fi

Unit, in charge

School of Health Care

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

5x27h

Content periodicity

N/A

Location and Time

Distance learning
Introduction to Preparatory Program and Higher Education Studies XX00EA39-3004 01.01.2021-31.05.2021 5 credits (MS11B21K) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of Finnish language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills.

The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education. The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Course contents

The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment, and each student is created an individual study plan (ISP). The course focuses on the use of digital tools and different learning techniques and introduces the other study units offered in the preparatory program.

The Finnish language studies in the course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and different text types. The course also gives tools to practice Finnish skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Name of lecturer(s)

Leena Piironen

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

valmentavakoulutus.fi

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Distance learning

Assessment methods and criteria

N/A

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.01.2021 - 31.05.2021

Enrollment date

21.09.2020 - 02.10.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MS11B21K
Seats

1 - 30

Teacher(s)

Päivi Lehtinen, Maarit Kärkkäinen, Leena Piironen

Further information for students

Senior lecturers
Piironen, Maarit Kärkkäinen ja Päivi Lehtinen

Moodle valmentavakoulutus.fi

Unit, in charge

School of Health Care

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care

Unit location

Myllypurontie 1

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

5X27h

Content periodicity

N/A

Location and Time

Distance learning 12.01.2021-07.02.2021

Academic year 2021 - 2022

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care, 30 ECTS

Academic year 2020 - 2021

Academic year 2021 - 2022

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care
, 30 ECTS