Learning and Study Skills (5 cr)

Objective

The student is able to work in digital learning environments and use the most common computer software and tools.
The student is able to work according to the principles of information security and data protection.
The student is able to apply basic scientific writing and professional presentation skills in learning assignments.
The student knows how to obtain knowledge in their learning environment.
The student is able to plan their studies, time management and career path.
The student identifies the factors affecting their wellbeing and knows how to use Metropolia’s student wellbeing services.
The student understands sustainable development as part of health care and social services.

Content

- Metropolia’s digital learning environments, use of cloud services, Metropolia’s templates and use of basic software
- Data protection and information security
- Basics of scientific writing and professional presentation skills
- Study skills and basics of information search
- Code of conduct and regulations governing studies
- Introduction to the student’s field of study
- Planning and support for the studies and career path
- Basics of sustainable development in health care and social services

Location and time

1st period, Autumn 2024
Teaching includes both face-to-face and distance learning.
The course includes a written project. Participation in tutorials and seminar is compulsory.
For a more detailed timetable, please refer to the timetable.

Materials

Moodle materials
Other material according to separate instructions

Teaching methods

Task-based teaching
Lecture teaching
Group guidance
Group work
Seminar

Employer connections

Getting to know your own profession.

Exam schedules

Learning task
Final seminar 10.10.2024 at 12.30 - 17.30, in with compulsory attendance.

International connections

General information on international affairs and student exchanges.

Completion alternatives

The course cannot be taken as an elective.

Student workload

5 studycredits is 135 hours of student work.

The course is divided into the following parts:

2 credits Degree component
1,5 credits Communication
1,5 credits Information technology

Further information

The course includes group work, where active participation is required. During the course, a seminar paper is carried out in the form of a seminar paper, which is presented in a joint seminar of the different degrees.
If the student does not participate in the group work (planning, implementation, evaluation), the group work is failed. If the group work is failed, the course will not be assessed. In this case, the student must register for the next semester.

The course orientation will cover the entire course content and learning tasks.

The student confirms his/her participation in the course by attending the orientation meeting or by informing the teacher responsible for the course in advance of his/her absence.

In the case of absence, the student must find out the content, timetable and learning tasks of the course himself/herself.

The teacher may give additional assignments as a pedagogical solution e.g. to cover for absence.

MATERIALS and assignments created by the teacher are protected under the Copyright law (404/61), and the teacher holds copyright to these creations. Assignments and materials may not be used other than in your own studies. The public distribution of these is only allowed with the permission of the teacher.

In case the student has received a decision for individual support, which can affect the completion of the study unit, the student should be in touch with the responsible teacher of the study unit directly after the ending of the enrolment period.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student can search for professional knowledge regarding a single issue
· Student is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field
· Student distinguishes informal information from research knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student can act in individual professional situations according to instruction
· Student aims to act in a client-oriented way
· Student proves to have adequate skills to act in
professional situations

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student is familiar with the ethical principles of the field
· Student can work as a member of a work group
· Student is able to evaluate personal strengths and development needs

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student can search for knowledge from various
sources and is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student can work well in typical professional tasks and situations
· Student can work in a client-oriented way

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student can act in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
· Student can work in work groups and projects
· Student develops oneself

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student can search for knowledge from different sources and justifies their use
· Student utilizes the professional knowledge base

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student can apply professional skills in professional situations and acts responsibly
· Student can act in a client-oriented way
· Student is capable of solving professional tasks and problems


ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student justifies professional activities based on the ethical principles of the field
· Student can work in work groups and projects and shares competence
· Student develops oneself

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS: Same as satisfactory (see above)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student uses professional knowledge base of the field one-sidedly and is not familiar
enough with the sources of the field

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student does not have adequate professional knowledge or skills
· Student does not act according to educational objectives or instruction

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student does not consider professional safety or ethical principles sufficiently
· Student does not show adequate readiness to participate in group and development work

Assessment methods and criteria

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- The student can search for information on a specific situation
- The student demonstrates familiarity with the knowledge base of the field
- The student can distinguish between everyday knowledge and researched knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILL, ACTIVITY
- The student is able to act in specific professional situations in accordance with instructions
- The student tends to act in a customer-oriented manner
- The student demonstrates that he/she has acquired sufficient knowledge to be able to act in professional situations

ETHICS COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- The student demonstrates familiarity with the ethical principles of the profession
- The student will be able to work as a member of a team
- The student is able to assess his/her own strengths and development needs
Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- The student is able to search for information from different sources and demonstrate knowledge of the knowledge base in the field


PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ACTIVITIES
- The student is able to perform well in typical tasks and situations in the field of the profession
- The student is able to act in a customer-oriented manner

ETHICS COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- The student is able to act in accordance with the ethical principles of the profession
- The student is able to work in a team and in a project
- Students will develop themselves
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- The student can search for information from different sources and justify their use
- Use the knowledge base in the field

PROFESSIONAL SKILL, ACTIVITY
- Students apply their knowledge in professional situations and act responsibly
- The student is able to act in a customer-oriented manner
- The student demonstrates the ability to solve professional tasks and problems

ETHICS COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- The student justifies his/her actions in accordance with the ethical principles of the profession
- The student is able to work in a team and project and to share knowledge
- Develop self-development

Further information

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