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Introduction to preparatory program and higher education studies (5 cr)

Code: VA00DM59-3006

General information


Timing

21.08.2023 - 21.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants

Teachers

  • Päivi Korhonen
  • Minna Lampinen

Groups

  • VALME23S
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants
  • 27.11.2023 16:00 - 18:00, Valmiudet korkeakouluopintoihin VA00DM59-3006
  • 27.11.2023 18:00 - 20:00, Valmiudet korkeakouluopintoihin VA00DM59-3006
  • 18.12.2023 18:00 - 20:00, Valmiudet korkeakouluopintoihin VA00DM59-3006
  • 21.12.2023 18:00 - 20:00, Valmiudet korkeakouluopintoihin VA00DM59-3006

Objective

The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of Finnish language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills. The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education (curricula, professional publications and study materials). The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment, and each student is created an individual study plan (ISP). The course focuses on the use digital tools and different learning techniques and introduces the study options offered in the preparatory program. The Finnish language studies in the course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and other text types. The course also gives tools to practice Finnish skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources. The course also lets students practice studying on line.

Opiskelumateriaali

Räätälöity aine/teemakohtainen verkkomateriaali opintojen aikana.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Osallistut työjärjestyksen mukaiseen opetukseen ja ohjaukseen. Opiskelusi rytmittyvät työjärjestyksen mukaisten ryhmätapaamisten ja itsenäisesti tehtävien oppimistehtävien mukaan.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Työelämätaitoja harjoittavia osioita.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Ilmoitetaan opintojakson aikana.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

Kansainvälinen opiskelijaryhmä.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 op. x 27 h= 135 t. opiskelijan itsenäistä työtä-

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Avantaan opintojakson alussa aine/teemakohtaisesti.

Further information

Digituki ennen opintojakson alkamista. Tukitunti 18.8.2022 (perjantai) kl. 12-15 . Verkkotapaamislinkki tulee kutsukierjeessä.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment methods and criteria

Avantaan opintojen alussa. AInekohtaisia eroavuuksia.