Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- observe the European practices of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child
- choose methods in one’s sector of work to strengthen the rights of the child
- work in co-operation with international partners

Teaching methods

The study unit is a part of international co-operation with Avans University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. Both students and teachers are from Avans and Laurea.

The study unit is conducted online and does not require attendance on campus. The study unit includes both scheduled teaching and guidance online. The study unit includes working in groups. The study unit requires active participation and commitment to interactive studying. You will receive
feedback for assignments from teacher, peer feedback may also be utilised.

Learning enviroment will be conducted so that students from both universities can reach it.

Location and time

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Learning materials and recommended literature

The material will be published later.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

All Laurea students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). ... The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information. More information in student intranet.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

As a part of this study unit students will plan and execute an LbD project within a partner of their own choosing. Mainly the projects will be done in the country that the student is currently living in but other options are possible too.

Important dates

The implementation plan will be filled in and the dates specified as soon as possible. It is compulsory to attend the orientation and seminar meetings.

The actual implementation schedule will be directly visible to students in Pakki as implementation reservations.

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.”

Forms of internationality

The study unit is a part of international co-operation with Avans University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. Both students and teachers are from Avans and Laurea.

The study unit is suitable for exchange students too.

Students workload

One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.

The teaching takes approximately one credit, other work students must settle on their own. The practical project is about two credits.

Further information for students

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

According to the degree regulations (section 18) "students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies, Alternatively, the teacher can specify a different manner for the student to confirm that they intend to participate in the studies. The completion of these measures can be required within a week of the studies having begun. The application of the aforementioned approach requires that the teacher notifies the students accepted to the study unit of the practice and that the practice is specifically mentioned in the study unit’s implementation plan.

If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not notifying the teacher of their intention to be involved in studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the studies. Their registration for the study unit will be rejected, of the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified, Another student who is in line for the study unit can be selected in their place."

The study unit is mainly for sosionomi students. There are five places for open UAS students.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report will be available for study unit's students.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

“The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies.” (Laurea degree regulations). The evaluation will specified as soon as possible.

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the Laurea's criteria set for requirement level II.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner

Professional practice and workplace development

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs

Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan their personal development and development of the team

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of their competence in relation to the learning outcomes

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of their actions for successful co-operation
- describe their competence in relation to the learning outcomes

[Leave the parts that apply] “Students who has failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. Laurea provides examination retake dates. Students must register for these examinations no later than 10 days before the retake date. A failed exam or other study attainment can be retaken twice. A failure to attend an actual examination is considered to be one completion attempt." (Laurea degree regulations.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Ouriginal is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this as the study unit has started.