Participatory and User Research Methods (5op)

Tavoitteet

The student
- Is familiar with the methods and use of participatory and user research in youth and community development and social work
- Is familiar with and can apply the methods and use of action research in youth and community development and social work
- Knows the use of research as a part of a strategy for change
- Is able to finalise their thesis plan and make a plan for the use of the thesis in development work

Sisältö

- Participatory and user research
- Action research
- Use of research in change strategies
- Thesis development

Oppimateriaalit

- European Code of Conduct for Researy Integrity: http://www.academies.fi/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ALLEA-European-Code-of-Conduct-for-Research-Integrity-2017.pdf- Literature that is connected to one',s own thesis work.

Opetusmenetelmät

Contents:- Thesis development- Application of research methods (participatory, qualitative or quantitative) in a thesis proposal- Service-users role in thesis workStudent needs to:Present a thesis proposal in a thesis seminarAct as an opponent for a thesis planParticipate minimum for 2 monthly thesis seminarsParticipate minimum for 2 thesis publication seminars

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

Participatory and research oriented development is required in thesis work.

Kansainvälisyys

The student need to have started BSD1 (5 ECTS) or equalent studies.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

The students need to follow the given instructions to be able to proceed in thesis process.

Lisätiedot

The study module runs through autumn semester 2017.Contact the responsible teacher for more information.