Research Hatcheries on Circular Economy (10 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Start meeting at Lemminkäisenkatu 30, room a160 (i.e. CE Lab learning environment room)

Other meetings as agreed within the group. The meeting can also be online.

In a Research Hatchery (REHA) the learning takes place in a variety of ways: by self-study but also by learning from peers. This is a flexible model for learning that does not offer straightforward answers but motivates the students to work towards goals and take responsibility of their work and learning.
In a REHA students learn about the substance and they also develop their innovation competences: creativity, critical thinking, initiative, group work and networking.

Objective

In a Research Hatchery (REHA) the learning takes place in a variety of ways: by self-study but also by learning from peers. This is a flexible model for learning that does not offer straightforward answers but motivates the students to work towards goals and take responsibility of their work and learning.

In a REHA students learn about the substance and they also develop their innovation competences: creativity, critical thinking, initiative, group work and networking.

Content

The Research Hatchery is a model in which a multidisciplinary team of students works to solve a circular economy related brief. The need for the brief can rise from a research, development and innovation project, from a client in work life, or from a student. Research Hatchery is led by coaches,people working in the projects and student tutors. Research Hatcheries can be applied in long lasting development projects and as well as short and smaller research projects.

The tasks completed during the project depend on the brief. They might consist of peer development, information search and analysis, the students might interview experts, make visits and conduct research. In addition, the students meet each other regularly without the coach. This can be done face-to-face or using applications. The meetings can take place once a week or less rarely, depending on the brief.

Materials

ISBN 9789522167330 Inkä Mäkiö & Marketta Virta (eds.) (2019) Methods for Circular Economy Teaching – Method Guide and Tool Kit. Course Material from Turku University of Applied Sciences 125.
http://julkaisut.turkuamk.fi/isbn9789522167330.pdf

9789522164216 Meiju Räsänen & Annariikka Kyllönen (eds.) (2013) Research Hatchery as a Cradle for New Innovators – Handbook for implementation. Course Material from Turku University of Applied Sciences 84. 52 p., 2013
http://julkaisut.turkuamk.fi/isbn9789522164223.pdf

Teaching methods

The Research Hatchery is a model in which a multidisciplinary team of students works to solve a circular economy related brief. The need for the brief can rise from a research, development and innovation project, from a client in work life, or from a student. Research Hatchery is led by coaches,people working in the projects and student tutors. Research Hatcheries can be applied in long lasting development projects and as well as short and smaller research projects.
The tasks completed during the project depend on the brief. They might consist of peer development, information search and analysis, the students might interview experts, make visits and conduct research. In addition, the students meet each other regularly without the coach. This can be done face-to-face or using applications. The meetings can take place once a week or less rarely, depending on the brief.

Exam schedules

No exam. The grade comes from the project work.

You need to do the course tasks in time.

International connections

Innovation pedagogy. This means that in a Research Hatchery (REHA) the learning takes place in a variety of ways: by self-study but also by learning from peers. This is a flexible model for learning that does not offer straightforward answers but motivates the students to work towards goals and take responsibility of their work and learning.

All materials in a Microsoft Teams group. Students will be added there in the first start meeting

Completion alternatives

The only way to do the course is to take part in the group work

Student workload

The students work on a real life topic. Students need to decide how to divide the tasks and make a project plan. Then they need to work according to the plan and solve possible challenges. Teacher is there to support the process. End result is a report and a presentation.

Students can work for the project 2-10 ects. One ects is 27h of work.
Working hours are listed by all students in a learning diary.

Qualifications

No previous studies needed. Suitable for students from all fields.

Further information

Emails are the preferred means of communication.