Accessible Service Environments (10 cr)
Code: V1622-TOS1811
General information
Enrollment
26.11.2018 - 06.01.2019
Timing
22.01.2019 - 05.05.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Virtual proportion
3 op
Mode of delivery
70 % Contact teaching, 30 % Distance learning
Campus
Laurea common
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
- Leena Kuosmanen
Teacher in charge
Leena Kuosmanen
Groups
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TOS218SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S18, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- evaluate service environments in accessible prespective
- use innovative methods in generating ideas for new services
- adopt a people centred, empathetic and ethical approach
- conduct qualitative research, development and innovation projects
Teaching methods
The student is able to
- evaluate service environments in accessible prespective
- use innovative methods in generating ideas for new services
- adopt a people centred, empathetic and ethical approach
- conduct qualitative research, development and innovation projects
-academic reporting and presenting the presenting the results to working life reps
Location and time
The sesions are held at Laurea Tikkurila on Tuesdays. The first session is on Tuesday 22.1. at 9 -11.45. It is highly compulsory to participate the first session. The room is AB400.
Learning materials and recommended literature
UN Human Rights Declaration (1948)
Legislation on Disablity (esimerkiksi Vammaispalvelulaki)
EU Disability Act 2015
ESOK. 2018. Esteetöntä opiskelua. Saavutettavuus. http://www.esok.fi/accessibility-info
Learning Difficulties and Customer / Patient Work
EU Travel Rights (EU)
European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT)
The Accessibility Center ESKE Finland. 2018. Finnish Association of People with Physical Disabilities. https://www.invalidiliitto.fi/finnish-association-people-physical-disabilities
Easy to Move Criteria
Safety adn Security
Qualitative research methods and reporting
Alternative completion methods of implementation
Inpependent work or recognition of prior competence in case a student has experience on accessibility and can demonstrate it. Demonstration of prior competence in a class room in form of a lecture or a work shop.
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
Accessiblity evaluation conduction at a work place according to the Easy to Move Criteria ( for example at an internship place in Finland or in a foreign country).
Important dates
The first day is on Tue 22.1. and the final day is on 14.5. The sessions are held on Tuesdays.
Forms of internationality
The study unit is for all students at Laurea. Finnish and International students are welcome to learn and study together about accessibliity, which concers all fields and study programmes. Multicultural teams.
Content and scheduling
Theory Part and Study Visits. Exam. 5 cr:
1)Benchmarking accessible service environments in your field of study. Presentation of your findings in classroom.
2)Theory review and study visits (literature, previous research on the topic, organizations, articles).Presentation of your findings in classroom.
3)Legislation (EU, national). Presentation of your findings in classroom.
Accessibility Evaluation, Reporting and Presenting the Results. 5 cr:
1)Research methods and plan for accessibility evaluation according to the Easy to Move criteria: Present your plan in classroom.
2)Research conduction (accessibility evaluation)
3)Reporting and presenting the results. Development ideas. Present the results in classroom. Media release on the results (1-2 pages). Return date for the individual report and media release.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation criteria: Scale from Fail to 5 ( Excellent)
Active participation ( virtual and contact)
Do your home work according to the instructions
Respect the return dates
Diary notes or a Vlog after every session: What did I learn today? What should I learn more? = Self-reflection on my professional competence / skills development
Self and Peer Evaluation