Basics and methods of research-oriented development (5 cr)

Objective

You are familiar with research and development processes and you are able to gather and analyse research data.
You are able to apply relevant evidence-based knowledge and research and development approaches and methods in your master’s thesis.
You know the ethical principles of research and you are able to apply them in research and development projects.
You are able to provide guidance in research-oriented development projects in your own field.
You are able to evaluate and develop your own counselling and leadership skills.
You are able to utilize the principles of scientific communication in research-oriented development processes.

Content

What research-oriented development approaches and methods are used in the field of rehabilitation?
What are the ethical principles of research and how to comply with them in research-oriented development processes?
How to ensure the reliability of research in the research strategy and methods?
How to plan and carry out a project?
What community-based methods can be used in the practical development of processes?
How do you evaluate your counselling and leadership skills in the context of development of work?
What are the principles of scientific communication?

Course material

Course material:
- material in Learn platform
- other literature specified in the course related to the topic

Study forms and methods

Teaching according to the timetable, course includes also independently completed online assignments.

RDI and work-related cooperation

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Timing of exams and assignments

Will be announced in the orientation lesson for the course

Student workload

5 ECTS= 135 hours

Course part description

Research-oriented development approaches and methods used in the field of rehabilitation
Ethical principles of research and how to comply with them in research-oriented development processes
Reliability of research
Planning and carrying out a project
Community-based methods in the practical development processes
Evaluating your counselling and leadership skills in the context of development of work
Principles of scientific communication

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Xamk's Master's-level assessment framework.
The student is able to:
a. acquire, process, produce, and critically evaluate multidisciplinary knowledge of rehabilitation methods
b. solve demanding problems related to promoting rehabilitation through research, development, and/or innovation activities
c. assess and independently lead the activities of individuals and groups
d. respond to and develop customer-oriented activities independently
e. evaluate strategic approaches that promote rehabilitation and justify their use from a management and development perspective
f. work independently in expert roles in rehabilitation or as an entrepreneur in their field
g. communicate professionally and consistently, both orally and in writing, in their native language and one foreign language"