Self-knowledge, interaction- and group work skills

Structure Type: Course
Code: KG09AIHE111
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 1.5 points
Responsible Teacher: Palo, Raija
Teacher Team: Pihlaja, Tellervo ; Saari, Anna ; Ahola, Liisa ; Knuuttila, Tarja
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

WORKING COMMUNITY COMPETENCE

Students are able to evaluate and use their own 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.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Socialisation of the individual/culture. Self-esteem, self-confidence, self-knowledge. World of values. Roles. Behaviour. Communication skills. An assembly of people - group. Group membership. 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, seminars, lectures, independent study

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

Assignment to be completed before starting the studies, pass/fail.
Integrative seminar assignment, numerical assessment.

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