Orientation to studies (5 cr)

Objective

The students can function in diverse learning environments and are able to describe key guidelines, rules, and study practices at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. The students can plan their own study paths and recognize factors which influence their planning. They understand the required work and study habits for the degree. The students begin to recognize their own strengths and areas for development while working towards collective, collaborative, and participatory goals. The students can use the most common programs and systems needed in their studies, as well as the key principles of data protection and data security. The students are aware of the competences and work life opportunities provided by the degree.

Content

Physical, social, and digital learning environments. Student and library services including basic information search and data protection/security skills, key digital tools and information systems used while studying in the degree programme. Principles and methods of learning (individually and collectively), as well as the necessary curriculum and planning skills. Tools including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Personal Study Plan (PSP) and Personal Language Study Plan (Language PSP). Awareness of rules and regulations for studying at the University of Applied Sciences. Recognition of study related strengths, areas for development and the competences and work life possibilities gained while pursuing the degree.

Location and time

Location is mainly on Myllypuro campus. For those students who haven't been able to enter Finland before the studies start some online participation possibilities will be organised. For more detailed information on locations and schedule, please see the programme which is shared in the beginning of the course.

Tentative teaching days
* Thu 22 Aug - whole day (ORIENTATION)
* Fri 23 Aug - whole day
* Wed 28 Aug - whole day
* Wed 4 Sept - whole day
* Thu 5 Sept - afternoon
* Fri 6 Sept - afternoon
* Mon 9 Sept - afternoon
* Tue 10 Sept - whole day
* Thu 12 Sept - afternoon
* Mon 16 Sept - whole day
* Wed 18 Sept - whole day
* Fri 20 Sept - afternoon
* Tue 24 Sept - afternoon (PRESENTATIONS)
* Wed 23 Oct - at 15-15.45 (Optional: Metropolia’s tuition fees and grants Zoom-info)
* Fri 8 Nov - at 15-16.30 (Optional: Welcome to Finland and Metropolia Zoom-info)

Materials

Will be shared in the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Lectures, independent assignments, group work

Exam schedules

No exam, presentations in the end of the course

Student workload

Active participation throughout the course, presentations in the end

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation. Criteria will be be defined more specifically in the beginning of the course

Further information

The course includes 1 ECTS credit ICT
The tutor teacher will recommend optional studies for each student based on their individual study plan.