Research-based Development (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The course is entirely online and consists of two modules. The Moodle workspace will open at the beginning of the course. Introducing yourself in the Moodle workspace is also a sign of your participation in the course. The introduction must be done at the beginning of the course during the first two weeks. Module 1: self-study and online exam 2 credits Module 2: 3 webinars and learning tasks (essays, peer assessment of essays, e-posters and self-assessment) 3 credits Three full-day webinars. 1. Webinar: Wednesday, September 11th or Friday, September 13th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 2. Webinar: Wednesday, October 23rd or Friday, October 25th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 3. Webinar: Wednesday, November 27th or Friday, November 29th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Location and time

The course is entirely online. Three full-day webinars (9am-3pm), which are optional. The webinars will be recorded.

Materials

Online-exam: Toikko, T. & Rantanen, T. 2009. Tutkimuksellinen kehittämistoiminta. Tampere: Tampereen yliopistopaino Oy ja Salonen, K., Saloranta, S., Hautala, T. & Kinos. S. 2017. Kehittämistoiminta ja kehittämisen menetelmiä ammatillisessa korkeakoulutuksessa. Turun AMK. (both available as e-books) and other relevant material will be agreed in the beginning of the course. Other study material: Ojasalo, K. Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti, J. 2015. Kehittämistyön menetelmät. Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. Helsinki: WSOYpro. (applicable parts) OR Kehittämistutkimus opetusalalla. 2013. Toim. J. Pernaa, Jyväskylä:PS-kustannus. (applicable parts) Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2023. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en Dodd, S-J. & Epstein, I. 2012. Practice-based research in social work: a guide for reluctant researchers. London; New York: Routledge. OR Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop. OR Burns, N. & Grove, S. K. 2001. The practice of nursing research. Conduct, Critique, and Utilization. 5th edition or the latest. Philadelphia : Elsevier/Saunders cop. OR Polit, D. F. & Beck, C.T. 2014. Essentials of nursing research: appraising evidence for nursing practice. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins cop. OR Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications : design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage. Koskela, J. Kutinlahti, P., Hanhike, T., Martikainen, M. & Urjankangas, H.-M. 2015 Kokeileva kehittäminen. Työ- ja elinkeinoelämän julkaisuja. TEM raportteja 67/2015. http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-327-061-9. (applicable parts) Other relevant material will be agreed in the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Online exam Individual learning tasks: essays, peer reviews of essays, e-poster Small group work online Webinars Online Discussions Recorded online lectures, podcasts

Employer connections

You can connect working life development projects to learning tasks of the course.

Exam schedules

Online exam in Moodle: One actual exam day and two re-exam opportunities.

International connections

The course utilizes partly international learning materials and literature.

Completion alternatives

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

- online exam (preparation for the exam and exam): 54 hours - webinars: 15 hours - learning tasks and studying the course material: 66 hours Total 135 hours.