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

3. period, Spring 2025

Materials

Moodle materials
Additional materials to be announced

Teaching methods

Interactive lecturer
Essay/paper
Distance learning
Contact teaching
Participatory methods
Project
Tutorials
Assignment-base instruction
Tutoring
Collaborative learning

Employer connections

Familiarization with own substance field

Exam schedules

Learning assignment
Oppiportti - learning assignment

International connections

International affairs general info

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

5 ECTS = 135 students work hours

2 ECTS Degree Program
1,5 ECTS Communications
1,5 ECTS Information technology

Content scheduling

To be announced.

Further information

The course includes group work, which requires active participation.

The orientation of the course presents the whole content of the course and the learning tasks.

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

In cases of absence, the student must find out the content, schedule and learning tasks of the course itself.

Instructions on the use of artificial intelligence during the course are given separately. Students should familiarise themselves with Metropolia's AI guidelines and follow them in their study attainments.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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

Active participation in meetings, approved learning assignment and presentation, oppiportti - learning assignment.

Further information

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