LCO01MS24HKI Critical Approach to Learning (2cr)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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

Location and time

Timetable is in here: https://lukujarjestykset.diak.fi/#

Materials

Douglas, T. (2000). Basic Groupwork. Routledge. Chapter 4: What happens in a group? Pages 36-47.
All lecture and workshop material

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:
- compulsory lectures are marked in the schedule.
- assignment given by the information specialist in the library
- participating in tutoring

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.