Theme 3: Development Project (5op)

Aika ja paikka

As per the contact day schedule and according to the plan developed with the commissionaire.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

There are no exams in this module.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The development project should meet the agreed requirements of the external commissionaire and the assessing teacher. It should be submitted using the TAMK thesis template as it guidelines and using the correct formatting of citations and references.

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/hylätty

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

This Development Project is similar to a mini thesis and should, if possible, be to related to a real world, authentic, project. Ideally there will be a commissionaire from a company or educational institution and students will work on the project collaboratively.
Individual and collaborative small group tasks, including readings, assignments, reflection, presentations and lectures, face to face and online, will support the process. Students are expected to reflect upon their learning and be active participants in their own learning.

Oppimateriaalit

Students will need to research and investigate a body of literature to support their project.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

This is a five ECTS course which amounts to approx 135 hours of student work.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

There are no alternative methods.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

Students will link theory with practice for the development of their project. The project will link to the needs of the external commissionaire.
The development of an individual professional identity is a core component of the program. This identity and the beliefs formed and identified about teaching and learning shape the practice of the developing educator.

Kansainvälisyys

Theories and practice examined will take account of a wide range of international perspectives, including those brought to the cohort by the participants themselves.

Arviointikriteerit - hyväksytty/hylätty (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The development project should meet the agreed requirements of the external commissionaire and the assessing teacher. It should be submitted using the TAMK thesis template as it guidelines and using the correct formatting of citations and references.
It must meet the requirements of EQF Level 7.