Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan and report on the progress of a project, taking different elements of project management into consideration and using basic project management tools
- write text that is based on research results, using and referencing reliable sources of their field
- communicate in a goal-oriented way, taking the target audience and need into consideration
- utilise IT tools in project management and communication

Teaching methods

This course is a low-threshold, learning by development project (LbD)
The main contents include:
•Basics of LbD and project-working
•Project planning, implementation, management, documentation and evaluation
•Co-operation with the project partner
•Meaning of evidence based social services in LbD, information retrieval
•Communication and group working in a project
• Intercultural teamwork
•Utilization of ICT tools for project management and documentation

Learning materials and recommended literature

All material in Canvas.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Fully integrated LbD-project.

Forms of internationality

This is an international group

Students workload

Student workload is published in Canvas

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Active participation in teams required. 80% participation requirement for contact lessons. Attendance is required as the contact lessons are interactive: information is acquired through discussion and activities in the classroom.

The orientation session is mandatory.

This is a team project and all assignments require active participation from all team members. All assignments need to be returned as a team . Self and peer feedback evaluation forms are compulsory and completed by all team members in the mid-seminar and final seminar.

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

The student does not meet the approved criteria

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student is able to:

PROFESSIONAL DATABASE, INFORMATION SEARCH AND REPORTING:
- use key professional concepts to explain different work practices and situations
- search for information from different sources
- reporting
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND WORK LIFE DEVELOPMENT:
- act under the guidance when using the skills and methods studied
- work with customers and/or clients/cooperating partners
- receive guidance
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY:
- act as a member of the group
- plan the progress of your own work and time management
- operate safely and in accordance with professional principles
- follow the instructions and rules given

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to:

PROFESSIONAL DATABASE, INFORMATION SEARCH AND REPORTING:
- use professional concepts consistently when explaining different work practices and situations
- compile information and make use of its knowledge base
- report as agreed
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND WORK LIFE DEVELOPMENT:
- act using the skills and methods learned
- work professionally with customers and / or cooperating partners and identify their needs
- participate in and make use of guidance
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY:
- work purposefully in a group
- plan and manage the progress and use of your own work
- identify security risks
- justify their action in accordance with professional ethical principle

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:

PROFESSIONAL DATABASE, INFORMATION SEARCH AND REPORTING:
- use a variety of professional concepts
- compare and select appropriate information
- report and communicate professionally
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND WORK LIFE DEVELOPMENT:
- act independently using learned skills and methods
- take responsibility for working with the customer and / or cooperating partners,and meeting their needs
- anticipate their guidance needs
- promote the group's activities and atmosphere through its activities
- manage their time management by performing the agreed tasks at the level of quality required at work
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY:
- act responsibly and apply the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate its activities taking into account safety and / or ethical considerations