University of Applied Sciences Study Skills for Pathway StudentsLaajuus (2 cr)

Learning objectives

After completing the course, the student will be able to search for information and write reports independently.
The student will know how to utilize various methods to facilitate the classification and organization of information.
The student will understand how studying at a university of applied sciences works in practice and how much work and time management it requires from them. The student will become familiar with the structure of their degree program and know the courses included in it.
The student will be able to find this information in the study guide and other information sources provided by the university of applied sciences. The student will know how to use various tools required for basic IT skills in their studies.
The student will be able to utilize peer support to promote the progress of their studies.
The student will be able to evaluate their progress and what they have learned.

Contents

The student will become familiar with the structure of their degree program and know the courses included in it.
The student they will be able to find this information in the study guide and other information sources provided by the university of applied sciences.
The student will know how to use various tools required for basic IT skills in their studies.
The student will be able to utilize peer support to promote the progress of their studies.
The student will be able to evaluate their progress and what they have learned.

Starting level and linkage with other courses

No prerequisites

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Classroom teaching (briefings, workshops)
Independent assignments in Moodle
Peer learning
Personal guidance and coaching

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

pass/ fail
Essay and long report successfully completed. Other assigned tasks completed.

Learning materials

Haaga-Helia's public pages and Mynet
Scientific article
Material shared in Moodle

Further information

Distribution of the student's workload:
Classroom teaching: 18 hours
Independent writing work: 18 hours
Information retrieval: 16 hours