Learning and learning skills (3cr)

Objective

LEARNING COMPETENCE, WORKING COMMUNITY COMPETENCE

Students will learn how to study in the DP in Nursing at the School of Health Care and Social Work at Seinäjoki UAS. They will become aware of their learning needs, and analyse the contents learnt and their competence.They will be capable of self-directed study. They will know how to use information and communication services and programmes and how to effectively utilise library and other information services. Students will know how the theoretical basis of learning is presented in the science of education. They will be familiar with the main theories of learning and teaching.

Content

Being a student at the University of Applied Sciences, School of Health Care and Social Work, and in the Degree Programme in Nursing, being a member of the student group. Various learning environments. Learning and theories of learning and teaching. Information work and tools for information work. Information seeking and the relevant programmes

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for fail:
The student
- does not recognize his/her learning conception or learning needs
- is motivated to learn only as instructed in various learning situations
- is not able to utilize information seeking tools

Materials

Study Guide of the Degree Programme in Nursing and Degree Regulations 2013-2014, Other learning material provided by lecturers.

Teaching methods

Work in small groups, lectures, independent study