Study Guide

Objective

• you know how to operate as a student in Turku University of Applied Sciences, and you have sufficient higher education studies and working life skills
• you integrate into your study community
• you are able to evaluate your actions and take responsibility for your learning
• you are familiar with the curriculum of the Bachelor of Social Services degree, the competence requirements for Bachelors of Social Services, and the operating environments of and qualification criteria for social and education service professionals
• you can express yourself in writing and use different text types appropriately
• you understand the significance of internationality in your field

Content

• the facilities, systems and instructions of Turku University of Applied Sciences (incl. the degree regulations and safety instructions), the Digistartti course
• team building, the rules of your study group and being a member of a work and study community
• studying skills and innovation pedagogy
• the competence requirements for Bachelors of Social Services and the qualification criteria for social and education service professionals
• preparation of your personal study plan (PSP), the significance of your choices with respect to your career plan and development discussions with your tutor teacher
• working on your portfolio

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

• you know how to operate as a student in Turku University of Applied Sciences, and you have sufficient higher education studies and working life skills
• you integrate into your study community
• you are able to evaluate your actions and take responsibility for your learning
• you are familiar with the curriculum of the Bachelor of Social Services degree, the competence requirements for Bachelors of Social Services, and the operating environments of and qualification criteria for social and education service professionals
• you can express yourself in writing and use different text types appropriately
• you understand the significance of internationality in your field

Content

• the facilities, systems and instructions of Turku University of Applied Sciences (incl. the degree regulations and safety instructions), the Digistartti course
• team building, the rules of your study group and being a member of a work and study community
• studying skills and innovation pedagogy
• the competence requirements for Bachelors of Social Services and the qualification criteria for social and education service professionals
• preparation of your personal study plan (PSP), the significance of your choices with respect to your career plan and development discussions with your tutor teacher
• working on your portfolio

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

• you know how to operate as a student in Turku University of Applied Sciences, and you have sufficient higher education studies and working life skills
• you integrate into your study community
• you are able to evaluate your actions and take responsibility for your learning
• you are familiar with the curriculum of the Bachelor of Social Services degree, the competence requirements for Bachelors of Social Services, and the operating environments of and qualification criteria for social and education service professionals
• you can express yourself in writing and use different text types appropriately
• you understand the significance of internationality in your field

Content

• the facilities, systems and instructions of Turku University of Applied Sciences (incl. the degree regulations and safety instructions), the Digistartti course
• team building, the rules of your study group and being a member of a work and study community
• studying skills and innovation pedagogy
• the competence requirements for Bachelors of Social Services and the qualification criteria for social and education service professionals
• preparation of your personal study plan (PSP), the significance of your choices with respect to your career plan and development discussions with your tutor teacher
• working on your portfolio

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

• you know how to operate as a student in Turku University of Applied Sciences, and you have sufficient higher education studies and working life skills
• you integrate into your study community
• you are able to evaluate your actions and take responsibility for your learning
• you are familiar with the curriculum of the Bachelor of Social Services degree, the competence requirements for Bachelors of Social Services, and the operating environments of and qualification criteria for social and education service professionals
• you can express yourself in writing and use different text types appropriately
• you understand the significance of internationality in your field

Content

• the facilities, systems and instructions of Turku University of Applied Sciences (incl. the degree regulations and safety instructions), the Digistartti course
• team building, the rules of your study group and being a member of a work and study community
• studying skills and innovation pedagogy
• the competence requirements for Bachelors of Social Services and the qualification criteria for social and education service professionals
• preparation of your personal study plan (PSP), the significance of your choices with respect to your career plan and development discussions with your tutor teacher
• working on your portfolio

Teaching methods

Group work
Learning assignment based
Discussions

Student workload

Development in this course requires actice group working and partisiparion, individual work with assignments and planning your own learningpath.
Digistart in itslearning.

Content scheduling

This course runs in itselearning under the name Basecamp

22.8. 10-16 Introduction to TUAS and studies
23.8. 9-16 "Get together" - fieldtrip
24.8. 9-15 Introduction to studies: 9-11.30 (Degree program leaders) and 12.30-15 BOSS 1, Library and Servicedesk
25.8. 9-11 Zoom: How to use TUAS IT systems (Messi, Peppi etc.), student's view https://turkuamk.zoom.us/my/ollitoivonen

9.9. 12.30-14 FSHS (Finnish Student Health Services)

21.9. 9-15 Group activities 9-11.30 and 12.30-15

12.10. 12.30-15 Competences and qualifications, essay instructions

9.11. 12.30-15 Optional (only if needed)

14.12. 10-15 Assignments and seasonal program and greetings

19.1. 10-15 Study info; info: applying for training placements; individual assignment

28.3. 10 - 15 Exam, presenting individual assignments

16.5. 9.30 - 16.00 Portfolio presentations, Finishing spring semester

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

• you know how to operate as a student in Turku University of Applied Sciences, and you have sufficient higher education studies and working life skills
• you integrate into your study community
• you are able to evaluate your actions and take responsibility for your learning
• you are familiar with the curriculum of the Bachelor of Social Services degree, the competence requirements for Bachelors of Social Services, and the operating environments of and qualification criteria for social and education service professionals
• you can express yourself in writing and use different text types appropriately
• you understand the significance of internationality in your field

Content

• the facilities, systems and instructions of Turku University of Applied Sciences (incl. the degree regulations and safety instructions), the Digistartti course
• team building, the rules of your study group and being a member of a work and study community
• studying skills and innovation pedagogy
• the competence requirements for Bachelors of Social Services and the qualification criteria for social and education service professionals
• preparation of your personal study plan (PSP), the significance of your choices with respect to your career plan and development discussions with your tutor teacher
• working on your portfolio

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

• you know how to operate as a student in Turku University of Applied Sciences, and you have sufficient higher education studies and working life skills
• you integrate into your study community
• you are able to evaluate your actions and take responsibility for your learning
• you are familiar with the curriculum of the Bachelor of Social Services degree, the competence requirements for Bachelors of Social Services, and the operating environments of and qualification criteria for social and education service professionals
• you can express yourself in writing and use different text types appropriately
• you understand the significance of internationality in your field

Content

• the facilities, systems and instructions of Turku University of Applied Sciences (incl. the degree regulations and safety instructions), the Digistartti course
• team building, the rules of your study group and being a member of a work and study community
• studying skills and innovation pedagogy
• the competence requirements for Bachelors of Social Services and the qualification criteria for social and education service professionals
• preparation of your personal study plan (PSP), the significance of your choices with respect to your career plan and development discussions with your tutor teacher
• working on your portfolio

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty