Opinto-opas

Objective

The students broaden their vocabulary and knowledge of basic skills of the field of technology. The students comprehend technical texts and they can also produce short field-specific texts and oral presentations. The students can also verbalize technical problems and can explain the process of problem solving. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Content

In reading comprehension, the students progress from understanding popular texts to more demanding texts and practice summarizing them both in speech and writing. The language needed in mathematics is practiced at the same time with the course of mathematics. The students strengthen their command of technical terminology and essential grammatical structures.

Location and time

On-line implementation
On-line teaching and group work on workkdays between 8 am. to 4 pm.

Materials

Course material

Teaching methods

on--line teaching, (on-line) group work, self-study

Exam schedules

No exams.

Completion alternatives

Not applicable

Student workload

28th of September to 8th of November

Content scheduling

Student's weekly workload is about 23 hours consisting of contact teaching on-line, self-study and group work. In total: 135 hours of work.

Contact teaching & group work: min. 26 lessons
Self-study: max 109 h

Further information

Previous studies: CEFR B1

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student has achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and to put to use his/her knowledge and skills.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assesment scale 0–5. Final grade is based on the assignments completed during the course. Assignments are evaluated on the scale 0-3 points

0 points = to be supplemented, 1 point= pass, 2 points = satisfactory, 3 points = good, 4 points=excellent. The final grade is based on the points earned in the assignments.

In addition to pass the course, a student needs to complete other course work in given time on Moodle and actively take part in on-line learning and on-line discussions and group activities. (= 80 %)

Qualifications

Student has to have at least CEFR B1 in Finnish language.