Learning and Study Skills (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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

In addition, the student
• has basic knowledge of information security and data protection
• knows the best practices of information security in higher education
• is able to handle data and information appropriately in a higher education environment, for example in the context of writing a thesis
• identifies threats to information security and in the cyber world at a basic level of knowledge
• understands the basic principles of the operation of large language models
• is aware of the limitations of artificial intelligence (AI)
• is able to train their own AI model and critically evaluate its performance
• is familiar with different models of AI.

Content

• Metropolia’s digital learning environments and the use of cloud services, templates and 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
• Basics of information security
• Basics of artificial intelligence

Teaching methods

Task-based teaching
Lecture teaching
Group guidance
Group work
Seminar

Location and time

1st period, in Autumn season.
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.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Moodle materials
Other material according to separate instructions

Alternative completion methods of implementation

The course cannot be taken as an elective.

Internship and working life connections

Getting to know your own profession.
Fourth-year osteopathic students' Final Theses publication seminar in December.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The return date of the learning assignment is given in the orientation.
Loppuseminaari merkittynä lukujärjestykseen, jossa on pakollinen läsnäolo.

International connections

General information on international affairs and student exchanges.

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

Content scheduling

on 1.period

Further information for students

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Learning assignment, oral and written presentation
Skills demonstration
Assignments must be returned by the deadline. The task can be returned once to be completed.
Criteria: active attendance in contact teaching and project working

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

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment: Pass/Fail
For assessment criteria, see the attachment.
The assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment: Pass/Fail
For assessment criteria, see the attachment.
The assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment: Pass/Fail
For assessment criteria, see the attachment.
The assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment: Pass/Fail
For assessment criteria, see the attachment.
The assessment criteria for beginners are applied.