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Introduction to Preparatory Program and Higher Education Studies (5 cr)

Code: XX00EA39-3012

General information


Enrollment
14.08.2023 - 31.08.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.09.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Online
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Health Care
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
1 - 30
Degree programmes
Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Social Services and Health Care
Teachers
Maarit Kärkkäinen
Tiia Ylhäinen-Holstila
Leena Piironen
Teacher in charge
Nea Lehtimäki
Groups
MS11C23S
Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, sosiaali- ja terveysala
Course
XX00EA39

Implementation has 16 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 33 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 04.09.2023 time 12:30 - 14:00
(1 h 30 min)
Valmiudet korkeakouluopintoihin XX00EA39-3012
Mon 04.09.2023 time 14:15 - 15:45
(1 h 30 min)
Valmiudet korkeakouluopintoihin XX00EA39-3012
Tue 05.09.2023 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
Valmiudet korkeakouluopintoihin XX00EA39-3012
Wed 06.09.2023 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
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Wed 06.09.2023 time 13:00 - 15:00
(2 h 0 min)
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Thu 07.09.2023 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
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Fri 08.09.2023 time 12:00 - 15:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Mon 11.09.2023 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
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Wed 13.09.2023 time 09:30 - 11:00
(1 h 30 min)
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Wed 13.09.2023 time 12:00 - 14:00
(2 h 0 min)
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Thu 14.09.2023 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Mon 18.09.2023 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
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Mon 18.09.2023 time 13:00 - 14:30
(1 h 30 min)
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Wed 20.09.2023 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
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Wed 20.09.2023 time 13:00 - 15:00
(2 h 0 min)
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Fri 22.09.2023 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

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).

Content

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.

Location and time

Distance learning

Materials

N/A

Teaching methods

Distance learning

Exam schedules

N/A

Student workload

N/A

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

Senior lecturers
Piironen, Maarit Kärkkäinen and Tiia Ylhäinen-Holstila

Moodle valmentavakoulutus.fi

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

N/A

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