Degree tutoring (4 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to tutor students who begin their studies at TAMK and knows the student services and study practices in TAMK. The student is also able to guide a group of students. He /She works together with TAMK personnel and is able to work in many communication situations.

Content (course unit)

The course includes the actual training period and after that the period of independent work. The training includes group guidance, grouping activities, performance skills, knowledge of student’s own degree programme in TAMK and social and educational matters. In independent work students attend the students’ union Tamko’s events, keep in contact with their tutorees and meet them monthly. In the end they write a final report of tutoring.

Exam schedules

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Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation of the Cource: Accepted / Failed
The course includes the training period and continues with independent work. Course feedback is required. The trainings are mandatory.
Accepted course completion requires an accepted final report on the course and fulfilling the other obligations stated in the contract.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Contact teaching
Cooperative learning
Drama
Discussion
Report
Practical training
Independent work online

Learning materials

Online
Notes and handouts
Other timely material

Student workload

3 ECTS ~ 81 hours of studying including the training, independent work and group work

Content scheduling

The training period (~2 weeks) includes group guidance, grouping activities, performance skills, knowledge of students’ own degree programme in TAMK and social and educational matters.
Independent work period (~9 months) includes attending the student union Tamko’s events, monthly meetings and other communication with the group and the final report.

Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

The training will take place during the independent work in co-operation with TAMK personnel (especially the tutor teachers) and the students of one’s own tutor group.

International connections

International services
CLINT- Club International Tampere

Further information

In the beginning of the course the students are to sign a degree tutoring contract with the students’ union Tamko. In the contract there are stated e.g. the obligation to attend the trainings, events, group meetings and writing a final report on the course.

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

** Accepted/Failed **
Criteria of evaluation for acceptance:
Able to distribute knowledge of student benefits.
Able to build trust.
Able to act in co-operation with new students – as peer support.
Able to support student counselling.
Able to interact with different kind of people.
Able to work in team and guide a group.