Methods and Guidance of Functional Approaches to Group Work

Structure Type: Course
Code: KH13SMV3055
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 9.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Leikkari, Esa
Teacher Team: Kareinen, Jussi
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students can plan and use functional approaches to group work and evaluate their applicability to use them as a tool for group work. The students can perceive the nature of being an instructor, recognize and analyze various methods of group guidance. They understand the nature of participatory group work and recognize their role as a member and an instructor of a group

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 243h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Students are familiarized with the role of instructor with demos based on theory. They will have workshops where active participation is required. They will assess themselves as instructors. The students analyze the needs of participants by using the methods of participatory group work.

Recommended or Required Reading

Material will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Learning by doing activities, lectures, assignments

Assessment Criteria

5 Excellent command of knowledge and skills in accordance with the learning outcomes
3 Good command of knowledge and skills in accordance with the learning outcomes
1 Satisfactory command of knowledge and skills in accordance with the learning outcomes

Assessment Methods

Participation in the course, a written report.
Assessment will be announced at the beginning of the course.

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