Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan a workplace-oriented research-based development project
- use different methods of workplace development and use/utilize the research data in workplace development
- evaluate and report on the research-based development project

Implementation and methods of teaching

8.1. - 12.2.2024 Self-studying and learning assignment
13.2.2024 at 8-12 First online meeting/lectures
14.2.- 11.3.2024 Self-studying and assignment
12.3.2024 at 8-12 Second online meeting/lectures
13.3.-25.3.2024 Self-studying and revising
26.3.2024 at 8-11 Exam (online)

Compulsory assignments.
Compulsory participation on the online meetings.
Compulsory exam.

Timing and attendance

8.1. - 12.2.2024 Self-studying and learning assignment
13.2.2024 at 8-12 First online meeting/lectures
14.2.- 11.3.2024 Self-studying and assignment
12.3.2024 at 8-12 Second online meeting/lectures
13.3.-25.3.2024 Self-studying and revising
26.3.2024 at 8-11 Exam (online)

Compulsory assignments.
Compulsory participation on the online meetings.
Compulsory exam.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given in Moodle and literature recommendations given at the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

No other completion methods.

Exam retakes

Reexam dates announced at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Distance learning and online lectures

Student time use and work load

5 cr = 135 hours of student work

Contents

Development, basic concepts
Development process
Research based development
Development methods

Assessment criteria

Course is based on active participation in contact and distant learning and completing the assignments. Learning assignments passed/to be revised/failed, exam graded 0-5

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to recognize and name the most important concepts of research and development methods.The student is able to recognize and name suitable research approach and data collection method for the development task. The student is able to recognize analysis methods.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

In addition to the previous criteria, the student is able to use the selected research based development methods and knowledge and data collection method in the development task. The student is able to justify the use of the research approach and the related methods. Student understands the importance of critical thinking in selecting research and development method and related to literature and empirical data. The student is able to demonstrate practical benefits of the results of the research and development task.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

In addition to the previous criteria, the student is able to justifiable evaluate the success of the selected research approach and the suitability of the research and development methods. The student is able to evaluate the reliability and generalizability of the research of development task. Student is able to apply the results of the research or development task.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan a workplace-oriented research-based development project
- use different methods of workplace development and use/utilize the research data in workplace development
- evaluate and report on the research-based development project

Implementation and methods of teaching

Self-studying and learning assignments
Online meetings/lectures
Exam (online)

Timing and attendance

7.9. - 11.10.2023 Self-studying and learning assignment
12.10.2023 at 8-12 First online meeting/lectures
13.10.- 8.11.2023 Self-studying and assignment
9.11.2023 at 8-12 Second online meeting/lectures
30.11.2023 at 9-12 Exam (online)

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given in Moodle and literature recommendations given at the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

No other completion methods.

Exam retakes

Reexam dates announced at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Distance learning and online lectures

Student time use and work load

5 cr = 135 hours of student work

Contents

Development, basic concepts
Development process
Research based development
Development methods

Assessment criteria

Course is based on active participation in contact and distant learning and completing the assignments. Learning assignments passed/to be revised/failed, exam graded 0-5

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to recognize and name the most important concepts of research and development methods.The student is able to recognize and name suitable research approach and data collection method for the development task. The student is able to recognize analysis methods.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

In addition to the previous criteria, the student is able to use the selected research based development methods and knowledge and data collection method in the development task. The student is able to justify the use of the research approach and the related methods. Student understands the importance of critical thinking in selecting research and development method and related to literature and empirical data. The student is able to demonstrate practical benefits of the results of the research and development task.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

In addition to the previous criteria, the student is able to justifiable evaluate the success of the selected research approach and the suitability of the research and development methods. The student is able to evaluate the reliability and generalizability of the research of development task. Student is able to apply the results of the research or development task.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan a workplace-oriented research-based development project
- use different methods of workplace development and use/utilize the research data in workplace development
- evaluate and report on the research-based development project

Implementation and methods of teaching

Learning assignments online
Virtual contact teaching 15.2.2022 and 22.3.2022 at 9.15 - 16.00
Exam on week 13 at 17-20 according to the timetable

Timing and attendance

January - March 2023

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given in Moodle and literature recommendations given at the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

No other completion methods.

Exam retakes

Reexam dates announced at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Distance learning and online lectures

Student time use and work load

5 cr = 135 hours of student work

Assessment criteria

Assessment is based on active participation in contact and distant learning and completing the assignments. Learning assignments pass/to be revised/fail, exam graded 0-5

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to recognize and name the most important concepts of research and development methods.The student is able to recognize and name suitable research approach and data collection method for the development task. The student is able to recognize analysis methods.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

In addition to the previous criteria, the student is able to use the selected research based development methods and knowledge and data collection method in the development task. The student is able to justify the use of the research approach and the related methods. Student understands the importance of critical thinking in selecting research and development method and related to literature and empirical data. The student is able to demonstrate practical benefits of the results of the research and development task.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

In addition to the previous criteria, the student is able to justifiable evaluate the success of the selected research approach and the suitability of the research and development methods. The student is able to evaluate the reliability and generalizability of the research of development task. Student is able to apply the results of the research or development task.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan a workplace-oriented research-based development project
- use different methods of workplace development and use/utilize the research data in workplace development
- evaluate and report on the research-based development project

Implementation and methods of teaching

Learning assignment 1, pre-course assignment 2.1. - 30.1.2023: Defining the concepts and process of research-based development.
Virtual contact teaching 3.2.2023: Introduction to the themes of the research-based development.
Learning assignment 2 online 3.2. - 27.2.2023: The evaluation of the research reports.
Learning assignment 3: Development plan, deadline 26.3. 2023.
Seminar online: Presentations of the development plans. Student attends seminar from two alternatives: 30.3. or 31.3.2023

Timing and attendance

January- April 2023.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given in Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No other completion methods.

Exam retakes

No exam included.

Learning environment

Distance learning and on-line lectures

Student time use and work load

Assignments 1 & 2, 50%
Development plan 50%

Assessment criteria

Assessment is based on active participation in contact and distant learning and completing the assignments. Learning assignments 1-2: pass/to be revised/fail. Learning assignment 3 and overall assessment: E5 - S1.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search knowledge and justify its' use and usefulness.
- plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project.
- communicate to one's own professional target group.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search knowledge and justify its' use and usefulness.
- plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project.
- communicate to one's own professional target group.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search, evaluate and use knowledge and justify critically its' use and usefulness.
plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project and resolve challenging problems related to development practices.
- communicate critically to one's own professional target group in a justified way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan a workplace-oriented research-based development project
- use different methods of workplace development and use/utilize the research data in workplace development
- evaluate and report on the research-based development project

Implementation and methods of teaching

Learning assignment 1, pre-course assignment 1.9. - 3.10.2022: Defining the concepts and process of research-based development.
Virtual contact teaching13.10 2022: Introduction to the themes of the research-based development.
Learning assignment 2 online 14.10. -31.10.2022: The evaluation of the research reports.
Learning assignment 3: Development plan, deadline 14.11.2022.
Seminar online: Presentations of the development plans. Student attends seminar 23.11.

Timing and attendance

September - December 2022

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given in Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No other completion methods.

Exam retakes

No exam included.

Learning environment

Distance learning and lectures

Student time use and work load

Assignments 50%
Development plan 50%

Assessment criteria

Assessment is based on active participation in contact and distant learning and completing the assignments. Learning assignments 1-2: pass/to be revised/fail. Learning assignment 3 and overall assessment: E5 - S1.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search knowledge and justify its' use and usefulness.
- plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project.
- communicate to one's own professional target group.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search knowledge and justify its' use and usefulness.
- plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project.
- communicate to one's own professional target group.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search, evaluate and use knowledge and justify critically its' use and usefulness.
plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project and resolve challenging problems related to development practices.
- communicate critically to one's own professional target group in a justified way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan a workplace-oriented research-based development project
- use different methods of workplace development and use/utilize the research data in workplace development
- evaluate and report on the research-based development project

Implementation and methods of teaching

Learning assignment 1, pre-course assignment 2.9. - 2.10.2022: Defining the concepts and process of research-based development.
Virtual contact teaching 7.10.2022: Introduction to the themes of the research-based development.
Learning assignment 2 online 7.10. - 30.10.2022: The evaluation of the research reports.
Learning assignment 3: Development plan, deadline 20.11.2022.
Seminar online: Presentations of the development plans. Student attends seminar from two alternatives: 24.11. or 25.11.2022.

Timing and attendance

September- November 2022.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given in Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No other completion methods.

Exam retakes

No exam included.

Learning environment

Distance learning and on-line lectures

Student time use and work load

Assignments 1 & 2, 50%
Development plan 50%

Assessment criteria

Assessment is based on active participation in contact and distant learning and completing the assignments. Learning assignments 1-2: pass/to be revised/fail. Learning assignment 3 and overall assessment: E5 - S1.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search knowledge and justify its' use and usefulness.
- plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project.
- communicate to one's own professional target group.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search knowledge and justify its' use and usefulness.
- plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project.
- communicate to one's own professional target group.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search, evaluate and use knowledge and justify critically its' use and usefulness.
plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project and resolve challenging problems related to development practices.
- communicate critically to one's own professional target group in a justified way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan a workplace-oriented research-based development project
- use different methods of workplace development and use/utilize the research data in workplace development
- evaluate and report on the research-based development project

Implementation and methods of teaching

Learning assignment 1, pre-course assignment 2.5.-17.5.2022: Defining the concepts and process of research-based development.
Virtual contact teaching 20.5.2022, 9:00-16:00: Introduction to the themes of the research-based development.
Learning assignment 2 on-line 20.5.-7.8.2022: The evaluation of the research reports.
Learning assignment 3: Development plan, deadline 14.8.2022
Virtual seminar: Presentations of the development plans. Student attends seminar from three alternatives: 18.8. or 19.8.2022, 9:00-16:00.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given in Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No other completion methods.

Exam retakes

No exam included.

Learning environment

Distance learning and on-line lectures

Student time use and work load

Assignments 1 & 2, 50%
Development plan 50%

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The study course is primarily intended for social and health care students.

Assessment criteria

Assessment is based on active participation in contact and distant learning and completing the assignments. Learning assignments 1-2: pass/to be revised/fail. Learning assignment 3 and overall assessment: E5 - S1.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search knowledge and justify its' use and usefulness.
- plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project.
- communicate to one's own professional target group.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search knowledge and justify its' use and usefulness.
- plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project.
- communicate to one's own professional target group.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search, evaluate and use knowledge and justify critically its' use and usefulness.
plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project and resolve challenging problems related to development practices.
- communicate critically to one's own professional target group in a justified way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan a workplace-oriented research-based development project
- use different methods of workplace development and use/utilize the research data in workplace development
- evaluate and report on the research-based development project

Implementation and methods of teaching

Learning assignment 1, pre-course assignment 3.1. - 27.1.2022: Defining the concepts and process of research-based development.
Virtual contact teaching 28.1.2022: Introduction to the themes of the research-based development.
Learning assignment 2 online 28.1. - 20.2.2022: The evaluation of the research reports.
Learning assignment 3: Development plan, deadline 20.3.2022.
Seminar online: Presentations of the development plans. Student attends seminar from two alternatives: 24.3. or 25.3.2022.

Timing and attendance

January - March 2021.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given in Reppu.

Alternative completion methods

No other completion methods.

Exam retakes

No exam included.

Learning environment

Distance learning and lectures

Student time use and work load

Assignments 50%
Development plan 50%

Assessment criteria

Assessment is based on active participation in contact and distant learning and completing the assignments. Learning assignments 1-2: pass/to be revised/fail. Learning assignment 3 and overall assessment: E5 - S1.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search knowledge and justify its' use and usefulness.
- plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project.
- communicate to one's own professional target group.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search knowledge and justify its' use and usefulness.
- plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project.
- communicate to one's own professional target group.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search, evaluate and use knowledge and justify critically its' use and usefulness.
plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project and resolve challenging problems related to development practices.
- communicate critically to one's own professional target group in a justified way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan a workplace-oriented research-based development project
- use different methods of workplace development and use/utilize the research data in workplace development
- evaluate and report on the research-based development project

Implementation and methods of teaching

Learning assignment 1, pre-course assignment: Defining the concepts and process of research-based development
Contact lecture: Introduction to the themes of the research-based development
Learning assignment 2 on-line: The evaluation of the research reports
Learning assignment 3: Development plan
Seminar: Presentations of the development plans

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given in Reppu.

Alternative completion methods

No other completion methods.

Exam retakes

No exam included.

Learning environment

Distance learning and lectures

Student time use and work load

Assignments 50%
Development plan 50%

Assessment criteria

Assessment is based on active participation in contact and distant learning and completing the assignments. Learning assignments 1-2: pass/to be revised/fail. Learning assignment 3 and overall assessment: E5 - S1.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search knowledge and justify its' use and usefulness.
- plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project.
- communicate to one's own professional target group.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search knowledge and justify its' use and usefulness.
- plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project.
- communicate to one's own professional target group.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to:
- search, evaluate and use knowledge and justify critically its' use and usefulness.
plan, perform and evaluate a working life-based development project and resolve challenging problems related to development practices.
- communicate critically to one's own professional target group in a justified way.