Study Guide

Objective

- follow general and sectoral working practices at school and in work placements, both at home and abroad
- plan for your future in the world of work and make choices to achieve your professional and career goals
- understand the importance of wellbeing at school and be able to take into account issues that affect your ability to study and cope, such as strengthening study skills, time management and life management
- be able to cope with uncertainty about your study choices and your future
- be able to assess your own skills development and set goals for your development in the context of a development interview

Content

- sectoral information, guest lectures and company visits
- group work and exercises related to working life and internationalisation
- information on international placements and studies
- general and sectoral working practices in Finland and abroad
- career and recruitment events (e.g. WORK SMART)
- student well-being
- development discussion and updating of the personal study plan (HOPS)

Location and time

On-campus teaching according to the timetable.

Materials

It is presented in a learning environment.

Teaching methods

- follow general and sectoral working practices at school and in work placements, both at home and abroad
- plan for your future in the world of work and make choices to achieve your professional and career goals
- understand the importance of wellbeing at school and be able to take into account issues that affect your ability to study and cope, such as strengthening study skills, time management and life management
- be able to cope with uncertainty about your study choices and your future
- be able to assess your own skills development and set goals for your development in the context of a development interview

Exam schedules

No exams included.

Completion alternatives

Recognition of prior learning (AHOT). Students can obtain an accreditation through the recognition of prior learning procedure. The AHOT procedure is agreed separately with the course supervisor.

Student workload

Requires 27 hours of work (1 credits). Includes timetabled lessons on campus.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

- participation in lessons
- completing assignments

Further information

Professional Media Competence, Learning to Learn, Operating in a Workplace