Innovation Project (10 ECTS)

Objective

The objective is to identify and show one´s own competence, to develop it in partnership based on multi-professionalism. Furthermore, a professional culture should be created, in which students, teachers, workforce representatives and clients participate in development processes and decision-making in collaboration and in a responsible way.

Equally, collaborative learning, agreement and commitment are seen as modes of operation. Practical and creative solutions are created as well as services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area. Participation in regional, national and international development work is learned. This requires project and networking skills.

Content

Areas of community development competence: process competence, competence in coordination and management and competence in reformation of development concepts.
Principles of project work: planning, implementation, evaluation, communication, publication, branding and marketing.
Other competencies:
Collaboration skills and interest group activities
Creative problem-solving, creative process

Materials

Teacher gives the literature during the workshop.

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Activating writing
Argumentation
Lecture
Distance learning
Exersises
Practical work
Coursework
Laboratory work/workshop
Contact teaching
Guided assignments
Problem based learning
Study conversation
Tutorials
Net learning
Cooperative learning

Employer connections

Will be shown in the run of the workshop.

Exam schedules

no exam

International connections

Will be shown in the run of the workshop.

Completion alternatives

The student asks the teacher.

Student workload

Requered attendance.

Further information

This workshop will continue until fall 2014.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance 80% / Continuous assessment 80%
Learning assignment 20%