LCO01MS26HKI 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 responsibly as a member of an international study group

Content

• 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

Materials

Reading materials to be used in the group assignment consist of lectures, social welfare act and other relevant legislation and the following literature (will be updated by the beginning of the study module):
Douglas, T. (2002). Basic Groupwork. Routledge.
Haynes, N. (2012). Group Dynamics: Basics and Pragmatics for Practitioners. University Press of America.

Teaching methods

Critical approach to learning consists of lectures, discussions and written assignment.

Exam schedules

The written assignment should be submitted by 17.10.

Student workload

Lectures 1 cr
Reading and written assignment 1 cr
1 vr = 27hours of student's work