Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the student can:
• evaluate suitable materials and literature to develop his/her area
• find relevant information from the materials
• separate important information from the materials
• make his/her own opinion by reflecting on the materials.

Content

The objective of this course is to deepen both theoretical and practical knowledge and competence in a chosen area. The topic and detailed learning objectives will be defined with the teacher.

The topic and learning objectives will be defined individually with the teacher.

Materials

The topic and learning objectives will be defined individually with the teacher.

Teaching methods

Inquiry-based learning

International connections

Innovation Pedagogy, Online Pedagogy

The objective of this course is to deepen both theoretical and practical knowledge and competence in a chosen area. The topic and detailed learning objectives will be defined with the teacher.

Student workload

After completing the course, the student has:
• Written in the form of a thesis a 15-20 page report, in which he/she has used at least five (5) sources
• Deepened his/her theoretical and practical knowledge and competence in a chosen area

Content scheduling

After completing the course, the student can:
- evaluate suitable materials and literature to develop his/her own area
- find relevant information from the materials
- separate important information from the materials
- make his/her own opinion by reflecting the materials.

Further information

Become acquainted with literature, publications, to the studies of the subject matter chosen by you and/or to scientific articles.
Write the report of 15-20 pages in which at least five (5) sources number of which are scientific articles, publications or studies have been used.
Write the report in the form of thesis in Messi.
Reflect your material in the report and tell how it has affected your information, your know-how and your opinions in the field of know-how.

Return your task to the teacher via email.
Send an e-mail to your teachers about your returned task: marita.antikainen@turkuamk.fi

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The object of the evaluation is the written report. The form of the thesis must be used.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The selection and use of source material has been plagiarized.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Knowledge Base: Poor knowledge of relevant information and justifying choices or handling is poor. Understanding and implementation: Minor subject selection and use of suitable source material. Analyzing: A weak presentation of selected issues, conclusions, and your own reflection. Evaluation: Written output shows little ambition for critical thinking and activity.
2 Knowledge Base: Reviewing some relevant information and justifying choices. Understanding, implementation: Selecting and using some source material that suits your topic. Analyzing: Satisfied presentation of selected issues, conclusions, and your own reflection. Evaluation: Written output shows the desire for critical thinking and partly activity.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

3 Knowledge Base: Reviewing relevant information and justifying choices. Understanding, implementation: A versatile selection and use of appropriate source material. Analyzing: Clear and logical presentation of selected issues, conclusions and your own reflection. Evaluation: Written output shows critical thinking and activity.
4 Knowledge Base: Comprehensive review of relevant information and justification of choices. Understanding, implantation: A versatile and critical choice and use of appropriate source material. Analyzing: Clear and logical presentation of selected issues, conclusions and your own reflection. Evaluation: Written output shows strong critical thinking and activity.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 Knowledge Base: Extensive and comprehensive review of relevant information and justification of choices. Understanding, implementation: A versatile and critical choice and use of appropriate source material. Analyzing: Clear and logical presentation of key issues, versatile conclusions and your own reflection. Evaluation: Written output shows excellent, strong critical thinking and activity.