Practical training in project work/R&D

Structure Type: Course
Code: KFG11BE001
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Hietaniemi, Elina
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn the principles and structures of project work and research, development and innovation (RDI) activities. They will become familiar with various project stages, multiprofessional collaboration and problem-solving. Students will learn to develop services/RDI projects, starting from the clients' needs. Students will gain a practical overview of project work, RDI activities and of the principles of this work. They will learn to implement a project/part of a project and understand how project work can be useful as a tool in developing their work/the work community.

Student's Workload

130 hours

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Introduction to project work 2 cr

Contents

Writing and presenting a project plan; project report and seminar presentation, poster and seminars. The whole course, 5 cr, consists of R & D studies.

Recommended or Required Reading

Material suggested by the lecturer and/or selected by the student

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Action-based project together with representatives of the working world

Assessment Criteria

Assessment criteria
Level 1 (grade 1-2)
Students still have a narrow idea of the stages of project work/RDI process. Students are able to implement and present a project. Their report and poster mainly abide by the instructions given for written assignments.

Level 2 (grade 3-4)
Students' report is proof of their command over the project process/RDI activities. Students reflect on their further development needs. With assistance from lecturers and/or worklife experts, they are capable of independent project work.

Level 3 (grade 5)
Students implement a successful project/RDI undertaking in collaboration with worklife representatives. The project outcome will create new practices in the target organization. The students' report and poster are of high quality.

Assessment Methods

Numerical grade for the project report and seminar presentation.
Presenting the results to the work community. Poster and active participation in the seminars.

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