Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The course aims to cultivate the creative, analytical, and systems thinking skills essential for future professionals. This course presents known theories of human creativity and real-world successful examples for renewal and innovation. This gives courage and boost for acting as a change maker in the future occupation.

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• know how to develop a creative mindset by cultivating imaginative thinking.
• identify and learn from instances where a creative mindset led to successful outcomes.
• understand the role of leadership in fostering a culture of innovation and future orientation.
• have knowledge of different methods and tools to boost thinking and creativity.

Sisältö

The contents include the followings:
• Creative mindset: using your imagination & envisioning solutions
• Critical mindset: challenging the current state
• Sustainable innovation and business models
• Systems thinking: networking, understanding entities, dynamic relations, interaction
• Startup Spirit: spotting opportunities, acting with forward looking attitude
• Customer understanding: Phenomena and hypothesis thinking
• Visualizing the challenges using artistic methods, audiovisuals, storytelling
• Freedom to express: art and experiential approach to complex problem solving
• Creativity boost: Drama methods & Gamification for self-discovery, self-awareness, ideation

Esitietovaatimukset

None.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

The student demonstrates selected ability to generate ideas and solutions through imaginative thinking. He/she displays limited application of creative thinking techniques to solve problems. Evidence of growth in creativity is limited. The student is capable to identify real-world examples where a creative mindset led to successful outcomes. The student shows a basic understanding of the role of leadership in developing a culture of innovation. He/she exhibits limited familiarity with leadership strategies for driving creativity and innovation. The student attempts to use methods and tools to stimulate creative thinking, but effectiveness varies. Some evaluation of creativity-boosting techniques is evident. The student demonstrates a moderate commitment to continuous learning and adaptation.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

The student consistently generates novel ideas and solutions through imaginative thinking. Creative thinking techniques are effectively applied to solve problems. The student shows substantial growth in creativity. The student is able to analyzes real-world examples where a creative mindset led to successful outcomes. The student possesses a clear understanding of the role of leadership in developing a culture of innovation. The student exhibits proficiency in using leadership strategies for driving creativity and innovation. The student is capable to utilize various methods and tools to stimulate creative thinking. Thorough evaluation of the effectiveness of creativity-boosting techniques is evident. The student demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous learning and adaptation.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student consistently generates innovative ideas and solutions through imaginative thinking. He/she can utilize creative thinking techniques to solve complex problems. There is strong evidence of exceptional growth in creativity. The student analyzes and synthesizes real-world examples where a creative mindset led to transformative outcomes. The student holds expertise in shaping leadership practices to foster a culture of innovation. He/she demonstrated innovative leadership strategies for driving creativity and innovation. The student skillfully employs a wide range of methods and tools to stimulate creative thinking. The student is capable to carefully evaluate the effectiveness and impact of creativity-boosting techniques is evident. The student demonstrates an steady commitment to continuous learning, adaptation, and is pushing creative boundaries.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

Not Passed

The student fails to demonstrate the ability to generate novel ideas and solutions through imaginative thinking. He/she exhibits limited or no application of creative thinking techniques to solve problems and lacks evidence of growth in creativity over the duration of the course. The student struggles to identify or analyze real-world examples where a creative mindset led to successful outcomes. The student is unable to describe the role of leadership in developing a culture of innovation. He/she shows limited understanding of leadership strategies for driving creativity and innovation. The student is lacking familiarity with various methods and tools used to stimulate creative thinking. He/she is unable to apply creativity-enhancing methods and tools effectively in assignments or projects. The student does not evaluate the effectiveness of different creativity-boosting techniques and demonstrates little to no commitment to continuous learning and adaptation.

Lisätiedot

Implementation plan.