Critical Approach to Learning and Community-based Learning (2cr)
Code: LCO0102B16S-LCO01A17HKI
General information
- Timing
- 28.08.2017 - 06.10.2017
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Course
- LCO0102B16S
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Objective
The students will be able to
- use different teaching and learning methods in Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
- access and use student services provided by DIAK
- know different learning environments and contexts
- work as a member of an international study group
Content
Contents
- different teaching and learning methods used in Diak
- student services in Diak
- different learning environements and contexts
- Team and group work skills in an international study group
Materials
Lectures by several personsDouglas, Tom 2002. Basic Groupwork. London: Routledge.One optional source using information searchAdditional literature to be announced in lectures.
Teaching methods
The student will be able to:use the teaching and learning methods applied at DIAK (contact teaching, e-learning, group work...)use DIAK email and the virtual study platform, Fronteruse the services offered by study office, student welfare group (study councellor, study advisor, student nurse, pastor) and libraryuse information search available at DIAKbe an active participant in student union O',Diakofunction according to safety regulations at DIAKunderstand and know the organizational structure, value base and actors at Diaconia University of Applied Sciencesknow the curriculum of DSS and create a personal study planknow the degree regulations and general practicalities related to studiesstudy in an international group of studentsknow and understand group dynamics and improve personal team work skillsThe student will participate in all contact teaching duringcontact teaching weeks and complete assignments given during teaching in order to reach the objectives of the study unit.In addition, an essay about group work will be written. In the essay both theoretical understanding and personal experiences of group structure and dynamics will be discussed.Furthermore, academic English, information search, the structure of an essay and the use of referencing will be practiced. This is a joint assignment with LCO0203B16S Communication Skills (3 ECTS) and ENG1002B16S Academic English 1 (2 ECTS).
Employer connections
No research, development and innovation activities (RDI) included in the study module.
International connections
No previous studies required.
Completion alternatives
The student will follow video recordings of lectures, write an essay about groupwork using guidelines given by teacher.In addition, atutoring session with the teacher will be organised.
Further information
Application for recognitionof prior learning (RPL) will not be accepted.