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Studying and the Learning Environment

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: SSHP0101
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: S-SH 2011T
Level: Bachelor of Health Care
Year of Study: 1 (2011-2012)
Credits: 6 cr
Responsible Teacher: Huusko, Taina
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
6S-TH-1A2011-08-29 – 2012-02-24Hanna-Leena Melender, Liisa Haapasaari, Mirva Sundqvist-Kekäläinen, Suvi KallioFinnish2011-08-19 – 2011-09-09
7 2011-08-29 – 2012-02-24Hanna-Leena Melender, Liisa Haapasaari, Mirva Sundqvist-Kekäläinen, Suvi KallioFinnish2011-08-19 – 2011-09-09
8S-SH-1A2011-08-29 – 2012-04-27Jarmo Laasanen, Ritva Alaniemi, Suvi Kallio, Virpi VälimaaFinnish2011-08-19 – 2011-09-09
9S-SH-1B2011-08-29 – 2012-04-27Jarmo Laasanen, Ritva Alaniemi, Suvi Kallio, Virpi VälimaaFinnish2011-08-19 – 2011-09-09

Learning Outcomes

The student knows the functions of the university of the applied sciences, the learning environment and the learning community and the professional identity of his/her own field. The student gets acquainted with the structure and the requirements of his degree programme and can draw up his own curriculum. The student identifies the factors that affect his/her own learning from the pedagogical point of view. The student can use the computer as a tool for learning and studying. The student learns critical thinking and is able to evaluate and use source material for study and learning purposes.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 162 h
- of which supervised studies 69 h
- of which autonomous studies 93 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies required / no prerequisites

Contents

Supporting the studying and the learning. Professional identity and work tasks of one´s own field, own degree programme and different studying methods. Basics of pedagogics. The use of computer and the operating principles and basics of the use of the most common programmes. The scientific basis of nursing

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Peltonen, H. Kasvattajana sosiaali- ja terveysalan ammateissa sekä muita kasvatusalan lähteitä. 2004. Tampere: Tammi.
VAMK virtual material, material provided by the teacher and material created during the lessons.
Other material recommended by the teacher.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures 27 h, learning assignments 42 h.

Assessment Criteria

Level 1 The student knows how:
- to describe factors which are related to one´s own learning and upbringing
-to use the computer when supervised, is able to name its operating principles and knows the basis of the most common computer programmes

Level 3 The student knows how:
- to describe theoretically the factors related to one´s own learning and upbringing
- to independently use the computer and describe its operating principles and knows the basis for the use of the most common programmes
- to describe the central characteristics of the scientific information and is able to read scientific text and is also able to reflect on the benefits of using it in nursing

Level 5 The student knows how:
- to describe theoretically the factors which are related to one´s own learning and upbringing and can apply this knowledge
- to independently use the computer and describe its operating principles and knows the basis for the use of the most common programmes

Assessment Methods

Written home exams (25%) or e-learning assignments, computer practical exam (75%). Grading/ evaluation 0-5.


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