Individual in the changing world
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KB02AYHYM4 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 4.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Lietepohja, Pekka |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
-Students will know the more significant mechanisms of learning.
-They will be able to identify the power and norm structures in a group.
-Students will know the basic structure of the models contributing to the work satisfaction of an individual, and they will be familiar with the basics of creative behaviour and understand the open and the closed character of problems.
-They will be able to employ the common methods of problem solving.
-Students will understand the influence of social and global changes on working life and be able to identify the influence of those changes on society.
-They will be able to adapt to the changes in the requirements applied in professions, and they will understand the regeneration of professions and the importance of continuous education.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Psychology of learning
- Group dynamics
- Socialization
- Work satisfaction
- Creativity and problem solving
- Changes in society and working life
- Labour markets of the future
Recommended or Required Reading
- Erämetsä T. 2003. Myönteinen muutos. Tammi.
- Virkkala V. Luova ongelmaratkaisu. 1994. Virkkala.V.
- Siltala J. 2004. Työelämän huonontumisen lyhyt historia. Otava.
- Carnall C. 2003. Managing Change in Organizations. Prentice Hall.
- Other material as indicated during lectures.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
The grade for the course is determined on the basis of exam and exercises. Evaluation is based on a scale of 1 to 5.
Work Placement
None
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