Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to distinguish and explain the similarities and differences of everyday/lay and scientific thinking. S/he is able to recognise and define targets for development, improvement and research in working life. S/he knows how to plan and implement a justified process of developing or researching.

Content

- Similarities and differences in scientific and everyday/lay thinking.
- Ctirical thinking and argumentation.
- Critical observation of practical activities.
- Making suitable questions for development and research.
- Designing developmend and research processes that meet practical demands.
- Theories of knowledge.
- Different methods for development work.

Materials

Material provided by the teacher
Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P., & Sajavaara, P. (2016). Tutki ja kirjoita (earlier editions znd later editions are ok)
Kananen, J. (2012). Kehittämistutkimus opinnäytetyönä : kehittämistutkimuksen kirjoittamisen käytännön opas

Teaching methods

Contact teaching: Lectures independent and group learning assignments

Student workload

5 cr = 40 hours of contact time and 90 hours of independent work

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

.The student has read all the materials used and accomplished the tasks according to instructions. S/he is able to name the basic principles of development and research and can explain the differences and similarities between development and research.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has thoroughly read all the materials used and studiously accomplished the tasks according to instructions. S/he is able to name the basic principles of development and research and shows ability in pointing out and evaluating different objects for development and research in everyday practices. Additionally s/he
can plan and implement development and research processes including reporting.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has thoroughly read all the materials used and studiously accomplished the tasks according to instructions. S/he is able to name the basic principles of development and research and knows what kind of development and research methods are suitable for different kind of topics. S/he shows ability in pointing out and evaluating different objects for development and research in everyday practices. Additionally s/he can plan and implement development and research processes including reporting, which is done logically and clearly so that a reader is able to follow and evaluate the process and results.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assignments, active participation in the lectures. The assessment is based - to a large extent - on research plan and its presentation.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The assignments have not been completed successfully. The student does not comprehend the meaning of various research methods or how to conduct research.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The assignments have been completed, but the student has not understood the terminology. The student has only comprehended the difference of research methods but does not grasp the various ways to conduct research

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The assignments have been completed successfully and the student has understood the terminology. The student has comprehended the difference of research methods and has understood different ways to conduct research. The student knows how to choose a research method and validate its use.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The assignments have been completed successfully and show excellent knowledge of the subject and terminology. The student has comprehended the difference of research methods and knows how to use them in different situations. The student knows how to choose a research method and critically evaluate its use and the whole research.