Learning Camp 2 – Development methods (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

for AbBa
(Week 34:
Tue 20.8 Meeting RDI commissioner
Fri 23.8 Research, development, innovation

Week 35:
Tue 27.8 Research vocabulary
Fri 30.8 Research vocabulary

Week 36:
Tue 3.9 Research approaches
Fri 6.9 Research approaches

Week 37:
Tue 10.9 Research methods
Fri 13.9 Research methods

Week 38:
Tue 17.9 Researved for RDI commission (case studies)
Fri 20.9 Delivering cases to RDI commissioners

Week 39:
Tue 24.9 Primary, secondary data analysis
Fri 27.9 Team-building activity (implementing)

Week 40:
Tue 1.10 Research vocabulary
Fri 4.10 Research vocabulary

Week 41:
Tue 8.10 Project deliverables
Fri 11.10 Project deliverables

Week 42:
Tue 15.10 Project deliverables
Fri 18.10 Project deliverables

Week 43:
Tue 22.10 Study trip (?)
Fri 25.10 Study trip (?)

Week 44:
Tue 29.10 Academic writing and reporting
Fri 1.11 Academic writing and reporting

Week 45:
Thu 5.11 Academic writing and critical thinking

Week 46:
Thu 12.11 Reading circle notes and final report

Week 47:
Thu 19.11 Academic referencing

Week 48:
Thu 26.11 Voluntary space tourism event participation: critical thinking skills

Week 49:
Thu 3.12 Interviews and other data collection methods in qualitative research.

Week 50:
Thu 10.12 Delivering an academic presentation from the quantitative findings.

Week 51:
Thu 17.12 Research results analysis and discussion

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

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.

Materials

for AbBa (circular economy; inclusive aviation / passengers with special needs)
• discuss the importance of research and development work in business
• understand and follow basic steps of a research process
• use in writing basic research terminology
• distinguish types of sources and assess their credibility
• work with primary and secondary data
• recognise most established research approaches and methods
• work with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods
• analyse data with digital tools
• improve academic writing and reporting skills

Teaching methods and instruction

lectures, workshops, project work

Working life connections

semester projects commissioned by the industry

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

For AbBa

Assessment methods

For AbBa: Exam on research terminology (50%); research tasks in project/s and modules (50%)