Study skills (2 cr)

Objective

After completing the course:
you are aware of your strengths as a student,
you are able to identify the areas that need improvement in terms of skills and learning practices,
you are able to determine and set objectives,
you are able to take responsibility for the steady progress of your degree programme studies

Content

What kind of learner am I?

What are my strengths and areas for development as a student?

Which learning techniques suit me best?

What kind of goals can I set for myself in mys studies?

How can the group support me in my studies?

Course material

Study material in Learn environment.

Study forms and methods

The recommended time for completing the course is 8 weeks. The course includes independent studying, sharing your thoughts about different topics. Also, you get feedback from the teacher on some assignments.

The course can be completed online, and it doesn't include online classes.

RDI and work-related cooperation

The course assignments develop skills needed in studying and in working life.

Timing of exams and assignments

The course consists of 8 sections, and the recommended time for each section is one week. Thus, the recommended time for completing the course is 8 weeks.

Student workload

The extent of the course is 2 ECTS credits, which is equal to 54 hours of student work.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

In order to pass the course, all assignments must be completed. Some assignments allow for alternative ways of completion.
Guided self-evaluation has a significant role in this course and it is supported by sharing experiences and thoughts in groups.