Learning Skills and Professional GrowthLaajuus (1 cr)

Objective

Student learn to assess her/his own starting level and challenges for development and, based on them, to draw up individual study plans which she/he will assess and complement during the whole process of her/his studies. The student gets acquainted with the studies in the University of Applied Sciences and achieves readiness to utilise the opportunities offered by the University of Applied Sciences in their professional studies. Student adopt a research-orientated approach to work and learning attitude in order to develop into experts in her/his own fields.

Content

familiarisation with the degree, curricula and learning environment

structure and contents of a University of Applied Sciences degree

the quality system of Turku University of Applied Sciences from the student's perspective

recognition of student´s learning style

the framework and opportunities of the Individual Study Plan (ISP)

recognition and acknowledgement of previous learning (RPL)

portfolio / online portfolio (e-Portfolio)

group formation, tutoring and counselling

learning evaluation

student financial aid

Trade Union (presentation)

Student Union (TUO)

provision of studies in a foreign language and studies and apprenticeship abroad