Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- utilize various learning opportunities in curriculum
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- create a study plan that supports the future career goal
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education

Implementation and methods of teaching

This course will introduce the student:
- how to plan their own learning and cooperate in situations related to their own field of studies
- how to identify themselves as a learner and develop their own learning skills
- ability to recognize their own competence and the needs to develop them further and to plan their career path observing them
- how to act as a group member
- how to operate in the learning environments of LAB University of Applied Sciences
- knowledge of their own field of studies and its future skills
- how to give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education
- knowledge of working life in Finland

Timing and attendance

Compulsory attendance during the course is required.

Exam retakes

No exam.

Learning environment

Different learning environments during the course.

Student time use and work load

Developing Professional Competences is a 5 ECTS course.
Course is divided between 1st, 2nd and 3rd study years.
Developing Professional Competences 1, 3 ECTS - 1st study year.
Developing Professional Competences 1, 1 ECT - 2nd study year.
Developing Professional Competences 1, 1 ECT - 3rd study year.

1 ECT is 27 hours of student work.

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods:
Active class attendance and participation.
Course assignments.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed