Academic year 2021 - 2022

•   Bachelor's Thesis A9286-3029 02.01.2022-03.06.2022  15 credits  (SWV219SN2) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
  - conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
  - use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
  - act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
  - evaluate his/her own activities and solutions critically
  - understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

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  Teacher in charge

  Kati Rintakorpi

  Mode of delivery

  7% Face-to-face, 93% Distance learning

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  In the thesis process you would need to learn to acquire, evaluate and analyze the appropriate knowledge from the perspective of your topic and implementing the thesis:
  
  Research literature (research methods, tools)
  Finnish early childhood education documents (Act on ECEC, VASU, Declaration of the child's rights, etc.)
  Research literature and other materials related with your topic
  
  You can start processing your study / topic by searching information by using Google search and Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/. For example: "qualitative study (in early childhood education)", "quantitative study", "mixed methods", "your topic in early childhood education"
  
  The supervisors will help you in this process.

  Teaching methods

  Online (zoom /teams)
  Digital learning environment (canvas)
  The thesis seminars will be held in June at Tikkurila campus (depending on the Covid19 situation).
  
  The thesis is expected to be clearly linked to development of working life. The goal may be, for example, to develop a service, action plans, or a new working culture. The thesis may be part of the university's research and development activities. The thesis would need to be related with the field of early childhood education and care.
  
  You may do the thesis alone, with a pair or in a group of three students.
  You may choose to do a more traditional theoretical thesis or a functional thesis with a theoretical framework. In functional thesis the report and the end product can be collected and shared in a blog or digital portfolio.
  
  It would be important to find a partner kindergarten / day care office whose work you can support / develop by your thesis in cooperation with them. Accordingly, it would be good to find a topic which is relevant for developing early childhood education in practice. In your plan, take the possible Covid19 restrictions into account (you might not have an access to kindergartens).
  
  The objectives of a thesis is that the student
  - has extensive practical basic knowledge and skills and a theoretical foundation for working in expert tasks in their field
  - is capable of following and promoting the development of their professional field
  - is capable of developing their vocational skills and engaging in lifelong learning
  - has adequate communication and linguistic skills for tasks in their field as well as international activities and cooperation.

  Evaluation methods and criteria

  The student chooses the topic for their thesis. When choosing the topic, the student should familiarise themself with the assessment criteria. The dimensions assessed in the criteria include:
  
  1. Workplace development
  2. Innovativeness and creativity and
  3. Research-oriented approach and implementation (see the section on Thesis assessment for details about the standards outlined in the criteria).
  
  An authentic partnership with working life can be implemented, for example, by the student completing their thesis as part of a development project at their workplace or work placement. Your tutor teacher, thesis supervisors or any other teacher will provide help with finding a topic. Thesis topics can also be found from JobTeaser. You will get a thesis supervisor after finalising a topic analysis.
  
  The assessment of the thesis
  The completed thesis report will be assessed by two assessors, of which one can be a person not involved in the guidance process, such as the reviewer of the language and style used in the report. The assessors write a joint statement, which will be signed by both.
  
  If the thesis has been completed as a joint effort by two or more students, each student will be assessed separately. If the student is not satisfied with the assessment of the final thesis report, they have the right to appeal to the Examination Committee. The principles of assessment must primarily be discussed with the assessors in the assessment discussions.
  
  Levels and dimensions of assessment will be presented more closely during the first meeting.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  02.01.2022 - 03.06.2022

  Enrollment period

  01.12.2021 - 01.01.2022

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV219SN2

  Seats

  0 - 10

  Small group(s)

  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 10. Open university: 10.)

  Teacher(s)

  Kati Rintakorpi, Henna Jalasmäki

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  RDI portion

  15 credits

  Virtual portion

  14 credits

  Alternative completion methods

  The progress of the thesis is based on your own committed, self-directive and responsible activity during the thesis process. You will be supported by the supervising teacher and your peer group as well as your working life partner. According to the principle of self-directiveness, you recognise your guidance needs and seek guidance. Responsible activity includes that you are willing and capable to benefit from guidance in the thesis process.
  
  The thesis supervisor will monitor and support the progress of your thesis, and the development of an appropriate partnership with working life. Thesis supervision can be arranged, for example, in thesis workshops, in which supervisors, partners and other students support the progress of the theses.

  Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

  The thesis is expected to be clearly linked to development of working life. The goal may be, for example, to develop a service, action plans, or a new working culture. The thesis may be part of the university's research and development activities.

  Important dates

  The first meeting will be online (zoom) on Monday 24th January 2022 at 12.30–15.45. In that meeting we will discuss and agree the guidance process, meeting groups and times and deadlines. The goal is that the thesis will be ready in June 2022.

  Internationality

  You can make a thesis where you e.g. compare early childhood practices between Finland and some other country.

  Students workload

  15 ECTS means about 405 hours workload for student.
  
  January-February 2022
  - finding a partner kindergarten / day care office & discussing with them about their needs
  - choosing a topic and making a study plan
  - getting to know the basic research methods and evaluating their suitability for your work
  - applying for a research permit from the city / municipality / company
  - reading earlier studies and theory about your theme
  
  March 2022
  - collecting data
  - starting to write the theoretical part of your report
  
  April 2022
  - analyzing your data
  - connecting the results with theory
  - continuing with writing your report
  
  May 2022
  - finalysing your report
  
  June 2022
  - presenting and opposing your thesis in a seminar
  - being an opponet for another student's thesis in a seminar
  - getting feedback
  - getting a final grade!

  Content and scheduling

  During the implementation stage, you must take part in the required seminar presentations, workshops and guidance meetings. You can also participate in joint events organised by other degree programmes or campuses. You must interact with both the working life representative and your thesis supervisor. This means, for example, that you must send your thesis supervisor drafts of your report for comments.

•   Career Planning: Working Life Competences R0237-3020 01.01.2022-31.07.2022  1 credits  (SWV219SN2) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - describe the meaning of his/her general working life competences in the world of work
  - apply for a job using a portfolio amongst other things
  - apply his/her knowledge of employee rights and responsibilities for his/her employment

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching methods

  Tikkurila Campus: one lesson to start the module
  
  > Reflection and action plan, in which you evaluate the work you've done so far and plan your next steps
  > final PSP discussions with your personal tutor.

  Evaluation methods and criteria

  The course is assessed on a pass-fail scale.
  
  To pass the module you need to complete your reflection and action plan and participate in the PSP discussions.
  
  1 ECTS (= approximately 27 hours of student work) is given for satisfactory completion of the reflection and action plan, and participation in the fifth PSP and graduation discussions.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

  Enrollment period

  29.11.2021 - 05.12.2021

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV219SN2

  Seats

  10 - 20

  Teacher(s)

  Kati Rintakorpi

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

  Students workload

  1 ECTS (27 hours)

•   Finnish for Working Life R0085-3007 01.01.2022-31.05.2022  5 credits  (SWV219SN2) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to:
  - write a CV in Finnish
  - apply for a job
  - be interviewed for a job
  - present his/her workplace
  - write work-related emails
  - understand and use general work vocabulary

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  Mode of delivery

  80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Learning materials are mostly authentic documents of the fields of social services and health care. Materials will be mainly provided by the teacher and shared via Canvas. Some materials are expected to be retrieved by the students attending the course.

  Teaching methods

  Online and contact lessons, independent tasks and group work or according to a personal study plan (see prerequisites below).

  Evaluation methods and criteria

  You will show your skills of working life Finnish by compiling a portfolio of the documents you have produced during the course. The course grade will be the average of your oral performance (assignments) and you written documents in the portfolio.

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

  Enrollment period

  29.11.2021 - 05.12.2021

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV219SN2

  Seats

  20 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Kristiina Kuparinen

  Further information for students

  If you are a Degree student of Social Services, this course will compensate the mandatory studies of Swedish.

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  Virtual portion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Alternative completion methods

  In case the student has already shown Finnish skills of level B1.1-B1.2 it is possible to complete the course by written and oral assignments.

  Important dates

  Please attend the course orientation to ensure your place on the course. Course portfolio return dl Apr 3rd 2022.

  Internationality

  The course is aimed at international students.

  Students workload

  5 cr. equals 135 hours of student's work. This consists of independent and group work, contact lessons and six assignments to be completed during the course.

  Content and scheduling

  The aim of the course is to provide skills of searching for a job or a place of working practise and succeeding in getting the place. Each week of the course will deal with different area of job seeking:
  1) Olen hyvä tyyppi! Telling about your personality and skills.
  2) Palvelukseen halutaan... Understanding the expectations of the employers.
  3) Paperit kuntoon! Getting the documents ready for job search.
  4) Unelmien työpaikka. Describing a work environment of your dreams. Stating your opinion.
  5) Haastattelu tulossa! Getting ready for an interview.
  6) Sinulle on uusi viesti! Phoning and e-mailing at work.
  
  Mandatory attendance 75% of the lessons.

  Evaluation criteria

  The students fails to return the portfolio or neglects the oral assignments. The same applies also in case more than half of the written or oral assignments fail to meet the criteria of the each task.

•   Initial Test in Swedish Skills 00203-3107 01.08.2021-31.08.2021  (SSV221SN, ...) +-
  Further information

  Lähtötasotestin tekevät ne, joilla ruotsi sisältyy ammattikorkeakouluopintojen edellytyksenä oleviin aiempiin opintoihin, eivät kuitenkaan ne, joiden koulusivistyskieli on ruotsi. (not translated)

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  Teacher in charge

  Teija Lehto

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.08.2021

  Group(s)

  • SSV221SN
  • HLV221SN
  • SSVOPS21
  • SWV221SN
  • SNV221SN
  • PKV221SA
  • SHV221SA
  • SHV221SN
  • NTV221SN

  Teacher(s)

  Camilla Kåla, Teija Lehto

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila, Kauneudenhoito- ja kosmetiikka-alan koulutus (PKV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish), Liiketalouden koulutus (HLY2), Laurea yhteinen (Finnish), Sosionomikoulutus (SSY2), Laurea yhteinen (Finnish), Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila, Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHY2), Laurea yhteinen (Finnish), Tietojenkäsittelyn koulutus (NTY2), Laurea yhteinen (Finnish)

  Campus

  Laurea Virtual Campus

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Placement for Professional Working Methods V1482-3006 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  15 credits  (SWV219SN2) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - support and guide various customers and customer groups in a goal-oriented manner.
  - analyse and apply the methods used in professional work.
  - perceive and understand the basic tasks of the work community and the organisation.
  - play an active and responsible part in the activities of the work community.
  - observe the ethical principles of the social care sector.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment period

  02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV219SN2

  Teacher(s)

  Sanna Saraste, Kati Rintakorpi

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Placement for Professional Working Methods (Placement for Work Development (Kindergartenteacher Qualification) V1538-3004 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  15 credits  (SWV219SN2) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to:
  - support and guide various customers and customer groups in a goal-oriented manner
  - analyse and apply the methods used in professional work
  - perceive and understand the basic tasks of the work community and the organisation
  - play an active and responsible part in the activities of the work community
  - observe the ethical principles of the social care sector

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment period

  24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV219SN2

  Teacher(s)

  Kati Rintakorpi

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

•   Placement for Work Development V1485-3003 01.01.2022-31.07.2022  15 credits  (SWV219SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - apply different theoretical approaches and work methods appropriately and evaluate them.
  - define development targets from the perspectives of the customer and the labour market
  - work in a team and in a community of experts
  - evaluate his/her own competence, development work and results in accordance with the development targets
  - critically evaluate his/her own professional ethics and the ethical principles of the work community and the field

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

  Enrollment period

  29.11.2021 - 05.12.2021

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV219SN

  Teacher(s)

  Riikka Kanervo, Eeva Soikkeli, Riitta Dincay

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  RDI portion

  15 credits

•   Placement for Work Development (Kindergartenteacher Qualification) SW00BL05-3002 01.01.2022-31.07.2022  15 credits  (SWV219SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - apply different theoretical approaches and work methods appropriately and evaluate them
  - define development targets from the perspectives of the customer and the labour market
  - work in a team and in a community of experts
  - evaluate his/her own competence, development work and results in accordance with the development targets
  - critically evaluate his/her own professional ethics and the ethical principles of the work community and the field

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

  Enrollment period

  29.11.2021 - 05.12.2021

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV219SN

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Eeva Soikkeli, Riitta Dincay

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  RDI portion

  15 credits

•   Placement for Work Development (Kindergartenteacher Qualification) SW00BL05-3003 01.01.2022-31.07.2022  15 credits  (SWV219SN2) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - apply different theoretical approaches and work methods appropriately and evaluate them
  - define development targets from the perspectives of the customer and the labour market
  - work in a team and in a community of experts
  - evaluate his/her own competence, development work and results in accordance with the development targets
  - critically evaluate his/her own professional ethics and the ethical principles of the work community and the field

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  Teacher in charge

  Kati Rintakorpi

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

  Enrollment period

  29.11.2021 - 05.12.2021

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • SWV219SN2

  Teacher(s)

  Kati Rintakorpi

  Unit

  Laurea Tikkurila, sote

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

  Campus

  Laurea Tikkurila

  Evaluation scale

  Approved/Failed

Academic year 2022 - 2023

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.