Study Guide

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is an online course on Moodle and the student is expected to work according to the agreed schedule. The course consists of 1) independent assignments that are to be returned to the Moodle platform and 2) volunteering in working life / third sector.

Timing and attendance

The course starts on January 1 and ends on May 31, 2022.

The course consists of the following sections:
1. Initial assignment 1 cr
2. Getting to know the organizations - online introduction task 1 cr
3. Volunteering 2 cr (54 hours) and learning diary 1 cr

Previous volunteer work can be recognized through. The student must have acquired competence in accordance with the competence objectives and contents of the course. Competence must be demonstrated as agreed. The student returns a certificate of volunteering to Moodle on a separate return platform. In addition, the student verifies and reflects on the volunteer work he or she has done in the learning diary. The student is responsible for obtaining and submitting an employment certificate.

Learning material and recommended literature

The study material of the course is available on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

Volunteering that has already been done in the past can be utilized by previously acquired expertise process (partial e-ahot 2 cr).

Working life cooperation

The course includes co-operation in working life/in third sector oganizations.

Exam retakes

No exam.

Learning environment

Online learning environment (Moodle), self-selected learning environments.

Student time use and work load

The scope of 5 credits is 135 hours of student work.

Dimensioning of the course:
a) Initial assignment with source materials 1 cr (27 hours of student work)
b) Familiarization with organizations online introduction task 1 cr (27 hours of student work)
c) Functional part (doing voluntary work) 2 cr (54 hours of student work)
d) Learning diary 1 cr (27 hours of student work)

Tasks and instructions available in Moodle 9.1.2022

Contents

- the concept of volunteering
- the principles of volunteering
- the societal importance of volunteering
- active citizenship

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course does not require previous skills.

Assessment criteria

Volunteering (passed / failed)
Independent learning assignments (passed / completed)

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Assessment criteria: level 3 (Assessment scale passed / failed)

The student knows how to
- explain the social significance of volunteering
- reflect on their own professional growth through volunteering
- use key concepts consistently and distinguish everyday information from researched information