Study Skills and Professional Orientation (2 cr)
Code: YY00BN52-3189
General information
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual proportion
1 op
RDI proportion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Lloyd Bethell
- Henna Jalasmäki
Teacher in charge
Lloyd Bethell
Groups
-
SWV223SNDegree Programme in Social Services, daytime studies, S23, Tikkurila
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- plan their studies, taking into account prior learning and employment opportunities in the field
- understand the significance of internationality in the job market
- obtain information about opportunities for developing competences
- apply different learning techniques
- assess their personal well-being and its significance for their professional resilience
- assess their need for guidance and support
- identify and evaluate personal strengths and development needs
Teaching methods
This course is a part of the From a Student to a Professional study unit which consists of 3 modules which include:
YY00BN52 Study Skills and Professional Orientation
YY00BN53 Professional Development
YY00BN54 Starting a Successful Career
The study unit consists of online materials delivered through the Canvas platform. These contain information about the assignments and group sessions.
Learning materials and recommended literature
All materials will be delivered through Canvas
Important dates
The course is available before the start of the first semester. Students are invited to complete two pre-course tasks (a self-introduction and a short questionnaire) before attending the orientation week.
Other dates are given in Canvas.
Students workload
5 ECTS = 135 hours of student work.
Content and scheduling
See Canvas
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation methods and criteria are given in Canvas.
Further information
The learning outcomes are assessed by using level 1 of Laurea's common assessment criteria.