Different means of communication (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students are able to take into account the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the participants of a communication situation. Students are able to communicate the information that they have acquired both verbally and in writing. Students know how to use communication methods used by special needs groups and possess the oral and written skills in the second national language (Swedish) required for work assignments within their own field, as laid down in legislation governing the universities of applied sciences.

Content

• Key vocabulary of the second national language in terms of the Occupational Therapist’s work
• Verbal and written communication in the second national language
• Communication of special needs groups
• Signing key words, use of pictures and plain language

Location and time

Swedish: if possible at Myllypuro campus, teaching on Fridays 29.10 - 26.11.21. at 9 - 12 a.m.

Materials

Swedish: teachers own, will be available in the working space before course start

Teaching methods

Swedish: interactive exercises, group work, short lectures

Exam schedules

Swedish: a spoken language level evaluation and a written exam the last lessons, possible to retake written exam twice.

Student workload

Swedish:attendence at lessons 80%, independent work, written tasks outside lesson time

Further information

Swedish: spoken language and written language evaluation separately, evaluation on a scale 1 to 5, teaching language Swedish, if necessary also Finnish, material available before course start in e-format in the course work space

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customer-oriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organize and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
- The student's professional level is insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Assessment methods and criteria

Swedish: continuous evaluation, level assessment of the spoken language, written exam

Further information

The course includes Swedish (3 ECTS) and communication of special needs groups (2 ECTS)

The course includes at least 3 credits of to allow students to achieve the oral and written skills in the second national language required for work assignments within their own field, as laid down in the Polytechnics Act (352/2003, section 8). These communication skills should be at least equivalent to skills level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

Further information

The course includes Swedish (3 ECTS) and communication of special needs groups (2 ECTS)

The course includes at least 3 credits of to allow students to achieve the oral and written skills in the second national language required for work assignments within their own field, as laid down in the Polytechnics Act (352/2003, section 8). These communication skills should be at least equivalent to skills level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.