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Study Skills and Professional Orientation (2 cr)

Code: YY00BN52-3189

General information


Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Virtual proportion
1 cr
RDI proportion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
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
Study unit
YY00BN52

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

Materials

All materials will be delivered through Canvas

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.

Exam schedules

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.

Student workload

5 ECTS = 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

See Canvas

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

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