Study Guide

Objective

The students will be able to:
• use different learning methods at Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak)
• access and use student services provided by Diak
• understand different learning environments and contexts
• work as a member of an international study group

Content

Contents:
• Different teaching and learning methods used at Diak
• Student services at Diak
• Different learning environments and contexts
• Team and group work skills in an international study group

Teaching methods

CONTENTS:
- understand and know the organizational structure, value base and actors at Diak
- the curriculum of the Degree programme in social services
- teaching and learning methods applied at Diak
- virtual study platform MoodleRooms
- information search and databases available at Diak
- personal study plan
- degree regulations and general practicalities related to studies
- services offered by study office, student welfare group and library
- safety regulations at Diak
- studying in an international group of students
- group dynamics and team work skills
ASSIGNMENT:
- participating in all lectures
- assignment given by the information specialist in the library
- participating in tutoring
-There will be an individual written assignment "Myself in a Group". The assignment is carried out jointly with LCO0203B16S Communication Skills (3 ECTS) and ENG1002B16S Academic English 1 (2 ECTS).

Location and time

Timetable is in the course Diakle

Materials

Literature and reading list will be announced at the beginning of the study module.

Completion alternatives

The student will attend the lectures and write an essay about groupwork using guidelines given by teacher.

Employer connections

No research, development and innovation activities (RDI) included in the study module.

Further information

Application for RPL (recognition for previous learning) will not be accepted.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty