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INTPS23HKI Introduction to university studies (5cr)

Code: INT0005N20S-3004

General information


Enrollment
01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
21.08.2023 - 03.11.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Terveys- ja kirkonala
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
Kristiina Rosqvist
Marketta Fredriksson
Course
INT0005N20S

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Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Content scheduling

Learning is progressing online in It´s learning environment step by step. Part of the course materials is also in Diakle (Diak spesific issues). The course consists of three parts which are:
1. Learning competencies include tutorial meeting(s), self-directed studying and reflection diary
2. Digital competencies
3. Information literacy

Objective

Competency aims:
• To support the student to purposefully, responsibly and successfully be able to study and get a foundation for his/hers career building.

Learning outcomes:
At the end of the course the student is expected to
Learning competence
• To have a realistic understanding of the own higher education learning and the importance of lifelong learning
• To know about different tools, methods and study activities that supports a target-oriented learning
• To understand the importance of collaboration for better learning
• To be familiar with studies and reflect upon the objectives of studies
• To be familiar with profession and get an insight in the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed in professional life
Digital literacy
• To understand the importance of developing digital competence and information competence
• To get the skills to independently solve issues concerning digital information, communication and content creation
• To master the most basic digital tools and function so that you can be able to study, communicate and create digital content
Global competence
• To be open minded and see the strength of cultural diversity
Ethical competence
• To integrate ethical principles of good scientific practice in the studies
Communicative and social competence
• To be able to share insights with others and argue for their opinions
• To use the writing guide in written work

Content

Course contents:
Part 1 (2 ECTS) University studies of today
• Group tutorials with tutoring teacher
• Orientation in studies with Study Counselor
• Language support and mapping of language qualifications
• Contents and goal with studies
• Multicultural studies
Part 2 (3 ECTS) Digital literacies (online course in its learning)
• 1. Digital literacies
• 2. Content creation
• 3. Information literacy
• 4. Communication and collaboration

Location and time

It´s learning - study environment (mainly), Diakle -environment, tutorial meetings online and class meetings

Materials

• Course contents such as articles and videos
• Arcada’s and Diak´s webpages; more information in It´s learning and Diakle
• Support.office.com
• Kopiraittila Academy

Teaching methods

The course consists of self-directed studying, individual learning assignments (sub-assignments and reflection diary) and tutorial meetings (online and classroom meetings).

Exam schedules

Reflection diary -written response from tutorial teacher

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 135h which includes individual studies, e-learning and teaching

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