Learning skills

Structure Type: Course
Code: KE16A081140
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Turunen, Tero
Teacher Team: Rauma, Raija
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will be familiar with the practices of the university of applied sciences, the learning environment and community, as well as the degree programmes and its learning methods. They can describe the structure and the learning methods of the degree programme and apply that knowledge to their own learning. Students are able to describe their responsibility as learners and members of the learning community and act accordingly. They are able to use the online tools used in their studies and and know how to obtain needed information, which they will critically evaluate. Students will be competent in planning their own studies and developing their methods of learning. They will also be aware of the caeer opportunities available to them.

Student's Workload

Total workload 54 h, consisting of lectures, independent studies and assignments.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

- UAS as a learning environment
- Support functions: health care, student financial aid, etc.
- Various learning methods, evaluation and development of one's own learning
- Active learning
- Team work in education
- Library services and information acquisition systems
- Personal Study Plan
- Lectures by representatives of the working world

Recommended or Required Reading

Material as indicated by the lecturers

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Active participation
- Completion of assignments

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

Assessment pass/fail
- active participation and assignments
- learning diary (focal enterprise activities)
- Alumni forums (3)

Work Placement

None

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