Future research and development (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

- gathering and analysing information based on futures research methods
- scenario planning

Tavoitteet

* is able to retrieve, analyse and interpret information based on future research methods and tools for
selected projects
* works with initiative and proactively and is able to start and implement change processes
* Is able to utilize and act according to gained new knowledge

Sisältö

Acquaintance of terms. methods and research principles
- Participatory research and design

1. Data Acquisition:
- Background research
- Trends: mega trends, weak signals
2. Future Research Methods
- e.g. working with mood boards, future wheel, future chart, workshops
3. Scenarios
- selections, decisions

Oppimateriaalit

Literature
Bell, W. 1997a. Foundations of Futures Studies. Human Science for a New Era. Volume I: History, Purposes, Knowledge. Transaction Publishers, New Brunswick and London.
Bell, W. 1997b. Foundations of Futures Studies. Human Science for a New Era. Volume II: Values, Objectivity and the Good Society. Transaction Publishers, New Brunswick and London.
Masini, Eleonora, Why Future Studies? London, Grey Seal Books 1993.
Fahey, L. & Randall, R. M. (Eds.) 1998. Learning from the future. Competitive foresight scenarios. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York.

Opetusmenetelmät

- contact and distance learning
- lectures
- group work
- Group assignment and presentations
- home assignment
- active participation and interaction in group work

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

The whole course is based on innovation pedagogy. Group work using different methods to solve tasks. The student group is international.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

- contact sessions: ca 16 h
- distance studies: ca 120 h

Group assignment and presentations 80h
Individual assignment 40h

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

1) The individual assignment
- Depth of theoretical and analytical approach
2) The group assignment and presentations
- Depth of theoretical and analytical approach
3) Active participation and interaction in the group work.
4) All the required tasks returned in time.

Hylätty (0)

Failed 0
Quantity: the work is not completed and or,
Quality: the minimum content requirements are not met

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

Sufficient 1
Theory and methodology are poorly understood
Active participation

Satisfactory 2
Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in future studies methods
Research, communication and documentation are acceptable
Active participation

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Good 3
Understanding of theory and applicability of futures methods, but work could be stronger
Research, communication and documentation are good
Active participation

Very Good 4
General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in assignments
Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level
Very active participation

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Excellent 5
Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in the assignments
Outstanding research, innovative presentation and excellent communication and documentation
Very active participation