Self-knowledge, interaction- and group work skills

Structure Type: Course
Code: KG09AIHE116
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 1.5 points
Responsible Teacher: Palo, Raija
Teacher Team: Pihlaja, Tellervo ; Saari, Anna
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

LEARNING COMPETENCE, WORKING COMMUNITY COMPETENCE

Students are able to assess and use their physical, mental and social resources in different interaction and learning situations. Students are able to recognize their strenghts and weaknesses in interaction and co-operation skills, and are encouraged to develop these skills. Students are competent to take responsibility for the learning of the whole student group and able to share their learning experiencies.

ETHICAL COMPETENCE

Students are able to take responsibility for their actions and consequences of these actions. Students are competent to act according to the ethical principles of their profession. They take into account various actors and stakeholders in their work. Students are able to apply principles of equality.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Self-knowledge. Interaction skills. World of values. An assembly of people - group. Group membership. Roles. Group dynamics/group process. Group feedback. Group learning

Recommended or Required Reading

Vilen, M. & Leppämäki, P. & Ekström, L. 2008. Vuorovaikutuksellinen tukeminen. 3. uud. painos Helsinki. WSOY. (sov. osin); Kopakkala, A. 2005. Porukka, Jengi, Tiimi. Ryhmädynamiikka ja siihen vaikuttaminen. Edita. (sov. osin)

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Group formation day, exercises, work in small groups, lectures, independent study

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

Assignments, active participation. The final assessment Pass/Fail.

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