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Communality and instruction of groups (5 cr)

Code: YP00DU06-3004

General information


Enrollment
06.04.2020 - 05.05.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
06.05.2020 - 31.08.2020
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
RDI portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Tourism, Hospitality Management and Youth Work
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
Teachers
Virva Korpinen
Teacher in charge
Virva Korpinen
Groups
YPKV20KM
Civic activities and youth work, part-time studies
Course
YP00DU06
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Objective

You are able to define the concept of communality and use the basic terminology related to group dynamics.
You are able to describe group processes and you know which methods can be used to support them.
You are able to design a goal-oriented instructional plan and use different kinds of instructional methods when working with small groups.
You gain experience in working as a group instructor and are able to identify your strengths and challenges as an instructor and evaluate different instructional situations.

Content

How do you define a group, community and a sense of community?
How do groups develop?
What kinds of groups and group roles are there?
What methods are there to support group processes and what are the effects that can be achieved by these methods?
What factors are important in a good instructional session?
How to plan, implement and assess instructional group sessions?
What instructional styles can you use when instructing small groups?

Evaluation

You are able to consistently use the professional concepts related to the ideas of community, group dynamics and group instruction.
You are able to understand and analyze situations in terms of group dynamics and perceive the different tasks in planning, implementing and evaluating instructional group situations.
You are able to reflect on your own actions as a group instructor.
You are able to work in a target-oriented manner as a member of a team.

Course material

Tulossa

Study forms and methods

Opintojakso (135h) toteutetaan 100% verkko-opintojaksona. Toteutuksen voi tehdä myös
opintoja nopeuttavan väylän opintoina.

Timing of exams and assignments

Tulossa

Student workload

135h

Further information

Lisätiedot opintojaksosta ja sen toteutuksesta löydät opintojakson Learn-alustalta.
Opintojakson opettaja: Virva Korpinen

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Opintojakson tehtävät + raportti (1-5)
Verkkopäiväkirja (hyväksytty)
Verkkotentti (1-5)
Itsearviointi (ei arvioida, itsearvioinnin tekemistä edellytetään osana opintojakson suoritusta)

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