Opinto-opas

Objective

Students
- are familiar with the research process and the principles of development work based on research
- are familiar with information seeking and analysis methods applicable to development work as well as other work methods
- understand the justification for methods and instruments used in development work
- evaluate critically Finnish and English research conducted by different methods
- understand the significance of concise research knowledge to the development and implementation of common practices
- adhere to the ethical principles of research and development work
- communicate in English in diverse operating and development environments.

Content

Research process and development work based on research
Information seeking and critical reading
Qualitative and quantitative information seeking and analysis methods and their application to research and development work
Practice-based approach to development work
Concise research knowledge (e.g. recommendations) and its use in evidence-based practices
Ethical principles of research and development work
Central concepts and terminology of one’s own field in English

Location and time

See Moodle

Materials

More information on Moodle

Teaching methods

Virtual learning, see Moodle

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

More information on Moodle

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

1 cr = 27 h, 5 cr= 135 h

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

More information on Moodle

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Evaluating competences evaluation criteria competent/intermediate level is used.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student
- can search for knowledge resourcefully utilizing sources of the field and uses the knowledge base of the field
- is familiar with the knowledge base and core components of the profession
- has adequate professional skills to work in the profession
- can work in a client-oriented way
- solves professional tasks and problems
- works safely and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
- displays competence benefitting groups or projects
- is able to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and development needs

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam 1-5
Small group assignment 1-5
Individual assignment accepted - fail

Further information

A separate framework for evaluation is used. The evaluation of the study unit emphasizes knowledge base and ethical approach as well as cooperation in particular.