Learning Camp 2 – Development methods - INS1PO102 - Opinto-opas

Learning Camp 2 – Development methods, 5 cr - INS1PO102

Upcoming implementations

No upcoming implementations yet.

Current implementations

Learning Camp 2 – Development methods INS1PO102-3032 18.03.2024-17.05.2024 5 op (AB2CQ, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Learning takes place in online classes, independent studies, teamwork and online-studies.
The assessment of one’s own learning.

Learning material and recommended literature

- E-books and online articles
- Online tutorials
- Companies’ web-portals
- Industry related reports and statistics
- Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.
Social networking tools
- Instructors’ own materials, materials produced by students.
Recommended Literature
- Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti J. 2014:
Methods for Development Work. New kind of competence in business operations
- Creswell, J.W (2003) “Research Design” Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed
Methods. Approaches. Second edition
- Miles, M.B. and Huberman, A.M (1988 or 1994): Qualitative Data Analysis: an
expanded sourcebook. SAGE Publications Books

Campus

Chongqing

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Moodle exam date: 11.05.2023

Re-exam date: To be confirmed later

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Participants and lecturers are international. International learning materials. International case studies. International articles and videos

Timing

18.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

Learning assignments

participants are expected to participate actively in online classes Students will be divided into different groups of max 5. Each group will get a small research project. The group will use one or several research methods and will write a short final report at the end. In addition, each group will have time to present own final results in a plenary online session. Detailed instructions are posted in Moodle.

Content scheduling

20.03.2023 : Introduction to the course and to research process
21.03.2023 : Introduction to quantitative research methods and to assignments
23.03.2023 : Introduction to the role of theory in research and how to finding sources for own project
24.03.2023 : Qualitative data collection methods: Planning and conducting Interviews and focus groups
30.03.2023 : Qualitative data collection methods: Observations and Ethnography
13.04.2023 : Qualitative data analysis process
20.04.2023 : Qualitative Data analysis : Documents and text analysis
27.04.2023 : Research and Ethical consideration
Reliability and validity of research and results
11.05.2023 : Individual Moodle exam
Final presentations own project in groups
25.05.2023 Final presentation and course feedback
Groups
- AB2CQ
- ONLINE
Alternative learning methods

If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or other courses, they may show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognizing and validating prior learning (RPL) should be discussed with the responsible teachers.

Teachers

Evariste Habiyakare, Pia Kiviaho-Kallio

Seats

15 - 60

Further information

The course will be assessed on a scale of 0-5
Following will be assessed:
- Participation and activity
- Research report
- Presentations skills
- Final Moodle exam

Degree Programme

ABBA Degree Programme in Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Past implementations

Learning Camp 2 – Development methods INS1PO102-3030 27.03.2023-19.05.2023 5 op (AB2CQ, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Learning takes place in online classes, independent studies, teamwork and online-studies.
The assessment of one’s own learning.

Learning material and recommended literature

- E-books and online articles
- Online tutorials
- Companies’ web-portals
- Industry related reports and statistics
- Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.
Social networking tools
- Instructors’ own materials, materials produced by students.
Recommended Literature
- Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti J. 2014:
Methods for Development Work. New kind of competence in business operations
- Creswell, J.W (2003) “Research Design” Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed
Methods. Approaches. Second edition
- Miles, M.B. and Huberman, A.M (1988 or 1994): Qualitative Data Analysis: an
expanded sourcebook. SAGE Publications Books

Campus

Chongqing

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Moodle exam date: 11.05.2023

Re-exam date: To be confirmed later

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Participants and lecturers are international. International learning materials. International case studies. International articles and videos

Timing

27.03.2023 - 19.05.2023

Learning assignments

participants are expected to participate actively in online classes Students will be divided into different groups of max 5. Each group will get a small research project. The group will use one or several research methods and will write a short final report at the end. In addition, each group will have time to present own final results in a plenary online session. Detailed instructions are posted in Moodle.

Content scheduling

20.03.2023 : Introduction to the course and to research process
21.03.2023 : Introduction to quantitative research methods and to assignments
23.03.2023 : Introduction to the role of theory in research and how to finding sources for own project
24.03.2023 : Qualitative data collection methods: Planning and conducting Interviews and focus groups
30.03.2023 : Qualitative data collection methods: Observations and Ethnography
13.04.2023 : Qualitative data analysis process
20.04.2023 : Qualitative Data analysis : Documents and text analysis
27.04.2023 : Research and Ethical consideration
Reliability and validity of research and results
11.05.2023 : Individual Moodle exam
Final presentations own project in groups
25.05.2023 Final presentation and course feedback
Groups
- AB2CQ
- ABBA20S_CQ
Alternative learning methods

If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or other courses, they may show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognizing and validating prior learning (RPL) should be discussed with the responsible teachers.

Teachers

Evariste Habiyakare, Eva Holmberg

Seats

15 - 100

Further information

The course will be assessed on a scale of 0-5
Following will be assessed:
- Participation and activity
- Research report
- Presentations skills
- Final Moodle exam

Degree Programme

ABBA Degree Programme in Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

5.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Learning Camp 2 – Development methods INS1PO102-3031 26.01.2023-19.05.2023 5 op (AB2OP, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This implementation is aimed at ABBA Open Path.

Learning material and recommended literature

Creswell, J.W (2003) “Research Design” Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed
Methods. Approaches. Second edition

Kananen J. 2013. Design Research as Thesis Research. Jyväskylän Ammattikrokeakoulu

Miles, M.B. and Huberman, A.M (1988 or 1994): Qualitative Data Analysis: an
expanded sourcebook. SAGE Publications Books
Yin, R. 2014. Case Study Research: Design and Methods. 5th ed. Sage. Newbury Park, CA.
Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti J. 2014. Kehittämistyön menetelmät. Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. 2. painos. SanomaPro. Helsinki.

Working life connections

The course may function as a support course to company related semester projects.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

To be confirmed later

Teaching language

English

Internationality

International Participants
- International material
- International cases

Timing

26.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Learning assignments

There will be several assignments connected to the course - Reading assignments - Thesis analysis assignments - Presentations

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 20.01.2023

Content scheduling

on Thursdays 13:00-16:00
January 26, 2023
February 16, 2023
March 16, 2023
April 13, 2023
May 4, 2023
Groups
- AB2OP
- ONLINE
Alternative learning methods

Participants may demonstrate prior know-how in development methods
May be discussed later with the responsible teacher.

Teachers

Evariste Habiyakare

Seats

15 - 60

Further information

Following will be assessed
- Participation and activity
- Reading notes and Different deliverables
- Presentations
- Research design and planning

Degree Programme

ABBA Degree Programme in Aviation Business

R&D proportion

3.00 cr

Virtual proportion

5.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

The module advances the following competences: goal orientation, business thinking, understanding of the role of research in business processes, analysing skills, academic writing and presentation skills, critical thinking, self-reflection and savvy use of digital tools. The module is closely linked with the other modules throughout the studies.

Research process
Secondary data sources
Types of research
Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods
Data analysis methods
Digital tools used in data collection and reporting
Academic writing and reporting

a. Learning with contact teaching including assignments, project work, independent study and exam

b.Learning by using the work-based learning method “Work&Study” according to a plan that shows how the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student’s work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

c. Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers.

Assessment of one´s own learning is a compulsory part of each course.

Projects
Books on the content topics
E-books and online articles
Online tutorials
Companies’ web-portals
Industry related reports and statistics
Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.
Social networking tools
Instructors’ own materials, materials produced by students.

The module is a part of basic studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum.

The student has a limited picture of the research approaches and has difficulties in naming qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. The student shows some ability to collect the data needed for the research, but needs assistance and support in organising and analysing the material. The student participates in the project planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation with a minimal input. The student requires extra support from peers and supervisors in order to complete tasks.

The student is familiar with the research approaches and can explain and provide practical examples of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. The student is able to design and implement the data collection so that the material is fairly comprehensive and representative, as well as to analyze the data appropriately and carefully so that conclusions can be drawn. The student participates in the project planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation independently and makes use of the advise available. The student is able to operate when the task and instructions are given.

The student is familiar with the research approaches and is able to assess the suitability of different data collection methods for different research tasks. The student is able to design and implement the data collection so that the material is comprehensive, representative and reliable, and to analyze the data appropriately and carefully so that it is possible to make meaningful and justified conclusions. The student participates proactively and with goal-orientation in the project planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation. The student is able display a goal-oriented mindset and professional attitude.