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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

  • SWV223SN
    Degree 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.