Research-based Development (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Online implementation: Presenting in Moodle-platform is also a sign of your participation in the course. Presentation should be made at the beginning of the course during the first two weeks. Module 1: online exam and preparation for the exam) 2 op Module 2: 3 webinars and learning tasks (essays and peer review, ePoster and self assessment) 3 op

Objective

Purpose of the course The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of an research-based development and to get own toolkit for development activities Competences Ethical competence Learning and information management competence Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence Learning outcomes After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development,, its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activitvities at your filed of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development. .

Content

The starting points and methodology of research-based development Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research Process and management of research-based development Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis Assessment as part of research-based development

Location and time

Online course.

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. Viitattu 22.1.2018. 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, 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

The time of the online exam: Mon 29.1.2024 6am-9pm.

International connections

The course utilizes learning material in English.

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 h - webinars: 15 h - learning tasks and studying the course material: 66 h Total 135 hours.