Design Research and DevelopmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

The student
- is able to evaluate research and development needs in working life
- is able to choose and apply diverse research and development methods in projects
- is able to plan and implement working life oriented development projects and is able to apply the ideology of continuous development

Content

- Research and Development Process, Principles of Design Research
- the design, implementation and evaluation of a development project
- channels for financing development activities

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student
- identifies challenges for the development of social and health services
- is familiar with research and development methods, as well as the basics of the application of design research and research development activities
- is able to come up with a development plan that includes a continuous development ideology, a research development approach and a funding plan

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student
- is able to analyze the challenges of the development of social and health services from different perspectives
- understands the use of research and development methods, design research and the application of research development activities
- is able to come up with a quasi-applicable development plan that includes a continuous development ideology, a research development approach and a funding plan

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
- is able to critically analyze the challenges and needs of the development of social and health services using evidence-based information
- masters the use of research and development methods and is able to apply them in design research and research development activities
- is able to come up with a viable development plan that includes an ideology for continuous improvement, a research development approach and a financial plan