Curricula

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of research-based development and to get one's own toolkit for development activities

Competences:
Ethics
Proactive development
Learning to learn

Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development and its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your field of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.

Content

The starting points and methodology of research-based development
Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
Process and management of research-based development
Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
Assessment as part of research-based development

Learning materials and recommended literature

Literature
Arene ry. (2018). Ammattikorkeakoulujen opinnäytetöiden eettiset suositukset.
Arene ry. (2020). Vastuullinen opinnäytetyö-diasarja.
Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P., & Sajavaara, P. (2013). Tutki ja kirjoita. Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Tammi.
Hyytinen, H. (2015). Looking beyond the obvious: Theoretical, empirical and methodological insights into critical thinking. Väitöskirja. Helsingin yliopisto.
Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. (2023). 4.4.3 Hyvä tieteellinen käytäntö, tietosuoja ja tutkimuslupa.
Kananen, J. (2015). Opinnäytetyön kirjoittajan opas. Näin kirjoitan opinnäytetyön tai pro gradun alusta loppuun. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu.
Mattila, M. (N.d). Tutkimusasetelma. Kvantitatiivisen tutkimuksen verkkokäsikirja. Tampere: Yhteiskuntatieteellinen tietoarkisto.
Ojasalo, K. Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti, J. (2015). Kehittämistyön menetelmät. Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. Helsinki: WSOYpro.
Silverman, D. (2024). Interpreting Qualitative Data. UK: Sage.
Seppola, R. (2023). Liiketalous- ja yhteiskuntatieteen tutkimusstrategiat. BoD.
Tietoarkisto. (2024, 3.4.2024). Laadullisen tutkimuksen verkkokäsikirja. Tampere: Yhteiskuntatieteellinen tietoarkisto (Tampereen yliopisto).
Tietoarkisto. (2024, 3.4.2024). Kvantitatiivisen tutkimuksen verkkokäsikirja. (Tampereen yliopisto).
Tietoarkisto. (2024, 3.4.2024). Tutkimusmenetelmien verkkokäsikirja. (Tampereen yliopisto).
Toikko, T., & Rantanen, T. (2009). Tutkimuksellinen kehittämistoiminta. Tampere: Tampereen yliopistopaino Oy. eKirja TamPub-julkaisuissa.
Tomperi, T. (2017). Kriittisen ajattelun opettaminen ja filosofia.
Tomperi, T. (2022). Keskustelutaitojen vahvistaminen opetuksessa – koulutussarja. Opetushallitus.
Tutkimuseettinen neuvottelukunta. (2023). Hyvään tieteelliseen käytäntöön ja sen loukkausepäilyjen käsitteleminen -Tutkimuseettisen neuvottelukunnan HTK-ohje.
Vilkka, H. (2020). Akateemisen lukemisen ja kirjoittamisen opas. Jyväskylä: PS-kustannus.
Vuori, J. (N.d). Johdanto: Tutkimusasetelman rakentaminen. Teoksessa Jaana Vuori (toim.) Laadullisen tutkimuksen verkkokäsikirja.

Teaching methods

Study methods
Research-based development is an online course. You study in the Moodle learning environment. In Moodle you will find course instructions, schedules, assignments and study materials. You will also attend webinars. In webinars, you reflect and share what you have learned communally with your peer students.

You will conduct independent information gathering and apply what you have learned in learning assignments to the Exploratory Development learning diary.

During the first three weeks of the study period, each student does an orientation assignment, which confirms your attendance at the study course.


Guidance
You will receive guidance in the Moodle learning environment (e.g. question and answer forum) and webinars. You will also receive guidance from your peer students.

Feedback
You will receive both qualitative and quantitative evaluation and feedback on your Learning Day book learning assignment.
You give feedback on the course (mid-term and final feedback on the implementation).

Practical training and working life connections

Your student group forms a working life-oriented peer learning network.

International connections

During the course, you will utilise international research literature

Alternative completion methods

You can familiarise yourself with 17§ of Jamk's degree regulations when con-sidering the recognition and recognition of course competence based on your previously acquired competence and the objectives of the course.

Student workload

Your indicative use of time during the 5-credit course is 135 working hours, which is divided as follows:

Orientation to the course 6 h
Studying with learning materials 52 h
Completing learning assignments 66 h
Online lectures and webinars 8 h
Self-assessment and feedback 3 h

Content scheduling

The study course is divided into three parts as follows:

2 ECTS Research operations
2 ECTS Development operations
1 ECTS Thesis process

Each part includes individual learning tasks and exams

Further information for students

You will receive formative and summative assessment (teacher/peer review) according to the sequencing of content and assignments.

In the study course, updated Arene recommendations and Jamk's rules are followed in the utilization of artificial intelligence, instructions and possible ethical questions.


Open UAS number of places 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse development processes and methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development. You can develop a topic proposal for your thesis.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of research-based development and to get one's own toolkit for development activities

Competences:
Ethics
Proactive development
Learning to learn

Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development and its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your field of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.

Content

The starting points and methodology of research-based development
Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
Process and management of research-based development
Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
Assessment as part of research-based development

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

Arene ry. (2018). Ammattikorkeakoulujen opinnäytetöiden eettiset suositukset.
Arene ry. (2020). Vastuullinen opinnäytetyö-diasarja.
Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P., & Sajavaara, P. (2013). Tutki ja kirjoita. Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Tammi.
Hyytinen, H. (2015). Looking beyond the obvious: Theoretical, empirical and methodological insights into critical thinking. Väitöskirja. Helsingin yliopisto.
Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. (2023). 4.4.3 Hyvä tieteellinen käytäntö, tietosuoja ja tutkimuslupa.
Kananen, J. (2015). Opinnäytetyön kirjoittajan opas. Näin kirjoitan opinnäytetyön tai pro gradun alusta loppuun. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu.
Mattila, M. (N.d). Tutkimusasetelma. Kvantitatiivisen tutkimuksen verkkokäsikirja. Tampere: Yhteiskuntatieteellinen tietoarkisto.
Ojasalo, K. Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti, J. (2015). Kehittämistyön menetelmät. Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. Helsinki: WSOYpro.
Silverman, D. (2024). Interpreting Qualitative Data. UK: Sage.
Seppola, R. (2023). Liiketalous- ja yhteiskuntatieteen tutkimusstrategiat. BoD.
Tietoarkisto. (2024, 3.4.2024). Laadullisen tutkimuksen verkkokäsikirja. Tampere: Yhteiskuntatieteellinen tietoarkisto (Tampereen yliopisto).
Tietoarkisto. (2024, 3.4.2024). Kvantitatiivisen tutkimuksen verkkokäsikirja. (Tampereen yliopisto).
Tietoarkisto. (2024, 3.4.2024). Tutkimusmenetelmien verkkokäsikirja. (Tampereen yliopisto).
Toikko, T., & Rantanen, T. (2009). Tutkimuksellinen kehittämistoiminta. Tampere: Tampereen yliopistopaino Oy. eKirja TamPub-julkaisuissa.
Tomperi, T. (2017). Kriittisen ajattelun opettaminen ja filosofia.
Tomperi, T. (2022). Keskustelutaitojen vahvistaminen opetuksessa – koulutussarja. Opetushallitus.
Tutkimuseettinen neuvottelukunta. (2023). Hyvään tieteelliseen käytäntöön ja sen loukkausepäilyjen käsitteleminen -Tutkimuseettisen neuvottelukunnan HTK-ohje.
Vilkka, H. (2020). Akateemisen lukemisen ja kirjoittamisen opas. Jyväskylä: PS-kustannus.
Vuori, J. (N.d). Johdanto: Tutkimusasetelman rakentaminen. Teoksessa Jaana Vuori (toim.) Laadullisen tutkimuksen verkkokäsikirja.

Teaching methods

Study methods
Research-based development is an online course. You study in the Moodle learning environment. In Moodle you will find course instructions, schedules, assignments and study materials. You will also attend webinars. In webinars, you reflect and share what you have learned communally with your peer students.
You will conduct independent information gathering and apply what you have learned in learning assignments to the Exploratory Development learning diary.

Guidance
You will receive guidance in the Moodle learning environment (e.g. question and answer forum) and webinars. You will also receive guidance from your peer students.

Feedback
You will receive both qualitative and quantitative evaluation and feedback on your Learning Day book learning assignment. You give feedback on the course (mid-term and final feedback on the implementation).

Practical training and working life connections

Your student group forms a working life-oriented peer learning network.

International connections

During the course, you will utilise international research literature.

Alternative completion methods

You can familiarise yourself with 17§ of Jamk's degree regulations when con-sidering the recognition and recognition of course competence based on your previously acquired competence and the objectives of the course.

Student workload

Your indicative use of time during the 5-credit course is 135 working hours, which is divided as follows:

Orientation to the course 6 h
Studying with learning materials 52 h
Completing learning assignments 66 h
Online lectures and webinars 8 h
Self-assessment and feedback 3 h

Content scheduling

2 ECTS Research operations
2 ECTS Development operations
1 ECTS Thesis process

Further information for students

You will receive formative and summative assessment (teacher/peer review) according to the sequencing of content and assignments. The utilisation of artificial intelligence, guidelines and possible ethical questions follow the updated Arene recommendations and Jamk's rules.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse development processes and methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development. You can develop a topic proposal for your thesis.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of research-based development and to get one's own toolkit for development activities

Competences:
Ethics
Proactive development
Learning to learn

Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development and its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your field of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.

Content

The starting points and methodology of research-based development
Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
Process and management of research-based development
Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
Assessment as part of research-based development

Time and location

Autumn semester

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course Material:
Lecture slides and recommended research articles will be available in Study Material folder and other sub-folders.
Books-
1. Research methods for Business Students; Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis, Adrian Thornhill, additional virtual material available
2. Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, 8/E, Bruce L. Berg, California State University, Long Beach, Howard Lune, Hunter College, 2012
3. Berenson, Levine, and Krehbiel (2004). Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications, 9th Edition.
4. Cresswell (2003). Research Design, Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches

Teaching methods

Teaching will take place only in the classroom.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Assessments through assignments and projects.

International connections

Possibility to participate in the international projects.

Alternative completion methods

N/A

Student workload

Lectures 37 h
Assignments 54 h
Independent study 44 h
Total 135h (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse development processes and methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development. You can develop a topic proposal for your thesis.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of research-based development and to get one's own toolkit for development activities

Competences:
Ethics
Proactive development
Learning to learn

Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development and its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your field of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.

Content

The starting points and methodology of research-based development
Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
Process and management of research-based development
Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
Assessment as part of research-based development

Time and location

Online implementation.
Sessions in Tuula's Zoom.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Kananen, J. 2011. Rafting through the Thesis Process. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences.

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Tang, H. 2021. Engineering Research. Design, Methods, and Publication. John Wiley and Sons Inc..

Teaching methods

THIS IS AN ONLINE IMPLEMENTATION with webinars approx. one per month.

Individual learning tasks: e.g. Elevator speech, essays, small reports, videos
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded lectures or lectures in webinars

Practical training and working life connections

If possible, also webinars with R&D experts from the working life and alumni speakers from this degree programme.

Alternative completion methods

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide. You can get the course accredited if you have studied a similar course (Master's level) in another university.

Student workload

- Eight online webinars 16-18 h
- webinars with guest speakers if guest speakers available 0-4 h
- learning tasks 50 h
- studying the course material 72 h

Total 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Online Implementation:
Presenting on the online discussion platform is a sign of your participation in the course and it can be confirmed by completing the Ethics task.
The course is modular, which means it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of each of the five modules.

The course has 2-3 webinars in module 1 and 2 if guest speakers can be arranged

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse development processes and methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development. You can develop a topic proposal for your thesis.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of research-based development and to get one's own toolkit for development activities

Competences:
Ethics
Proactive development
Learning to learn

Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development and its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your field of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.

Content

The starting points and methodology of research-based development
Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
Process and management of research-based development
Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
Assessment as part of research-based development

Time and location

Online course.

Webinars:
For each webinar, there are two different options; students participate in either one.
1. Webinar: Wednesday, September 11th or Friday, September 13th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
2. Webinar: Wednesday, October 23rd or Friday, October 25th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
3. Webinar: Wednesday, November 27th or Friday, November 29th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Online-exam:
Toikko, T. & Rantanen, T. 2009. Tutkimuksellinen kehittämistoiminta. Tampere: Tampereen yliopistopaino Oy ja Salonen, K., Saloranta, S., Hautala, T. & Kinos. S. 2017. Kehittämistoiminta ja kehittämisen menetelmiä ammatillisessa korkeakoulutuksessa. Turun AMK. (both available as e-books) and other relevant material will be agreed in the beginning of the course.

Other study material:
Ojasalo, K. Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti, J. 2015. Kehittämistyön menetelmät. Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. Helsinki: WSOYpro. (applicable parts)
OR
Kehittämistutkimus opetusalalla. 2013. Toim. J. Pernaa, Jyväskylä:PS-kustannus. (applicable parts)

Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2023. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Dodd, S-J. & Epstein, I. 2012. Practice-based research in social work: a guide for reluctant researchers. London; New York: Routledge.
OR
Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
OR
Burns, N. & Grove, S. K. 2001. The practice of nursing research. Conduct, Critique, and Utilization. 5th edition or the latest. Philadelphia : Elsevier/Saunders cop.
OR
Polit, D. F. & Beck, C.T. 2014. Essentials of nursing research: appraising evidence for nursing practice. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins cop.
OR
Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications : design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage.

Koskela, J. Kutinlahti, P., Hanhike, T., Martikainen, M. & Urjankangas, H.-M. 2015 Kokeileva kehittäminen. Työ- ja elinkeinoelämän julkaisuja. TEM raportteja 67/2015. http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-327-061-9. (applicable parts)

Other relevant material will be agreed in the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Online exam
Individual learning tasks: essays, peer reviews of essays, e-poster
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded online lectures, podcasts

Practical training and working life connections

You can connect working life development projects to learning tasks of the course.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Online exam in Moodle on Monday, September 9, 2024, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM.
1st retake exam on Monday, September 16, 2024, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM.
2nd retake exam on Monday, September 23, 2024, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

International connections

The course utilizes partly international learning materials and literature.

Alternative completion methods

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification
of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

- online exam (preparation for the exam and exam): 54 hours
- webinars: 15 hours
- learning tasks and studying the course material: 66 hours

Total 135 hours.

Content scheduling

The course is entirely conducted online and consists of two modules.

The Moodle workspace opens on August 26, 2024. Introducing yourself in the Moodle workspace serves as confirmation of your participation in the course. Introduction should be done within the first two weeks of the course, by September 8, 2024.

Module 1: Self-study and online exam, worth 2 credits.
Module 2: 3 webinars and learning tasks (essays, peer review of essays, e-poster, and self-assessment), worth 3 credits.

Webinars:
For each webinar, there are two different options; students participate in either one.
1. Webinar: Wednesday, September 11th or Friday, September 13th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
2. Webinar: Wednesday, October 23rd or Friday, October 25th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
3. Webinar: Wednesday, November 27th or Friday, November 29th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Further information for students

Online-exam 50% grade of the course.
ePoster 50% grade of the course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse development processes and methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development. You can develop a topic proposal for your thesis.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of research-based development and to get one's own toolkit for development activities

Competences:
Ethics
Proactive development
Learning to learn

Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development and its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your field of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.

Content

The starting points and methodology of research-based development
Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
Process and management of research-based development
Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
Assessment as part of research-based development

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

Veal, A.J., Darcy, S. Research methods in sport studies and sport management, 2014, Available as an e-book in JAMK library
Booth, W. The craft of research (2016) Available as an e-book in JAMK library.
Saunders, M., Lewis, P. & Thornhill, A. Research methods for business students, 2019, 2012 and 2009 Available as an e-book in JAMK library.
Hyytinen, H. (2015). Looking beyond the obvious: Theoretical, empirical and methodological insights into critical thinking. Väitöskirja. Helsingin yliopisto.
Silverman, D. (2024). Interpreting Qualitative Data. UK: Sage.

Teaching methods

Study methods
Research-based development is an online course on Moodle learning environment. On Moodle you will find course instructions, schedules, assignments and all study materials. You will also attend Zoom webinars once a month. In webinars, you reflect and share what you have learned communally with your student peers.
You will conduct independent information gathering and apply what you have learned in learning assignments.

Guidance
You will receive guidance on Moodle learning environment (e.g. question and answer forum) and webinars. You will also receive guidance from your student peers.

Feedback
You will receive both qualitative and quantitative evaluation and feedback on your learning assignments. You give feedback on the course (mid-term and final feedback on the implementation).

Practical training and working life connections

Your student group forms a working life-oriented peer learning network.

International connections

During the course, you will utilise international research literature.

Alternative completion methods

You can familiarise yourself with 17§ of Jamk's degree regulations when con-sidering the recognition and recognition of course competence based on your previously acquired competence and the objectives of the course.

Student workload

Your indicative use of time during the 5-credit course is 135 working hours, which is divided as follows:

Orientation to the course 6 h
Studying with learning materials 52 h
Completing learning assignments 66 h
Online lectures and webinars 8 h
Self-assessment and feedback 3 h

Content scheduling

2 ECTS Research operations
2 ECTS Development operations
1 ECTS Thesis process

Further information for students

You will receive formative and summative assessment (teacher/peer review) according to the sequencing of content and assignments. The utilisation of artificial intelligence, guidelines and possible ethical questions follow the updated Arene recommendations and Jamk's rules.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse development processes and methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development. You can develop a topic proposal for your thesis.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of research-based development and to get one's own toolkit for development activities

Competences:
Ethics
Proactive development
Learning to learn

Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development and its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your field of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.

Content

The starting points and methodology of research-based development
Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
Process and management of research-based development
Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
Assessment as part of research-based development

Time and location

Online course.

Webinars:

For each webinar, there are two different options; students participate in either one.
1. Webinar: Wednesday, September 11th or Friday, September 13th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
2. Webinar: Wednesday, October 23rd or Friday, October 25th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
3. Webinar: Wednesday, November 27th or Friday, November 29th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Online-exam:
Toikko, T. & Rantanen, T. 2009. Tutkimuksellinen kehittämistoiminta. Tampere: Tampereen yliopistopaino Oy ja Salonen, K., Saloranta, S., Hautala, T. & Kinos. S. 2017. Kehittämistoiminta ja kehittämisen menetelmiä ammatillisessa korkeakoulutuksessa. Turun AMK. (both available as e-books) and other relevant material will be agreed in the beginning of the course.

Other study material:
Ojasalo, K. Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti, J. 2015. Kehittämistyön menetelmät. Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. Helsinki: WSOYpro. (applicable parts)
OR
Kehittämistutkimus opetusalalla. 2013. Toim. J. Pernaa, Jyväskylä:PS-kustannus. (applicable parts)

Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2023. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Dodd, S-J. & Epstein, I. 2012. Practice-based research in social work: a guide for reluctant researchers. London; New York: Routledge.
OR
Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
OR
Burns, N. & Grove, S. K. 2001. The practice of nursing research. Conduct, Critique, and Utilization. 5th edition or the latest. Philadelphia : Elsevier/Saunders cop.
OR
Polit, D. F. & Beck, C.T. 2014. Essentials of nursing research: appraising evidence for nursing practice. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins cop.
OR
Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications : design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage.

Koskela, J. Kutinlahti, P., Hanhike, T., Martikainen, M. & Urjankangas, H.-M. 2015 Kokeileva kehittäminen. Työ- ja elinkeinoelämän julkaisuja. TEM raportteja 67/2015. http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-327-061-9. (applicable parts)

Other relevant material will be agreed in the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Online exam
Individual learning tasks: essays, peer reviews of essays, e-poster
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded online lectures, podcasts

Practical training and working life connections

You can connect working life development projects to learning tasks of the course.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Online exam in Moodle on Monday, September 9, 2024, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM.
1st retake exam on Monday, September 16, 2024, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM.
2nd retake exam on Monday, September 23, 2024, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

International connections

The course utilizes partly international learning materials and literature.

Alternative completion methods

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification
of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

- online exam (preparation for the exam and exam): 54 hours
- webinars: 15 hours
- learning tasks and studying the course material: 66 hours

Total 135 hours.

Content scheduling

The course is entirely conducted online and consists of two modules.

The Moodle workspace opens on August 26, 2024. Introducing yourself in the Moodle workspace serves as confirmation of your participation in the course. Introduction should be done within the first two weeks of the course, by September 8, 2024.

Module 1: Self-study and online exam, worth 2 credits.
Module 2: 3 webinars and learning tasks (essays, peer review of essays, e-poster, and self-assessment), worth 3 credits.

For each webinar, there are two different options; students participate in either one.

1. Webinar: Wednesday, September 11th or Friday, September 13th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
2. Webinar: Wednesday, October 23rd or Friday, October 25th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
3. Webinar: Wednesday, November 27th or Friday, November 29th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Further information for students

Online-exam 50% grade of the course.
ePoster 50% grade of the course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse development processes and methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development. You can develop a topic proposal for your thesis.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of research-based development and to get one's own toolkit for development activities

Competences:
Ethics
Proactive development
Learning to learn

Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development and its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your field of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.

Content

The starting points and methodology of research-based development
Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
Process and management of research-based development
Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
Assessment as part of research-based development

Learning materials and recommended literature

Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2007). Research methods for business students. Pearson.

Jamk thesis guide.

Teaching methods

Blended learning: You will combine face-to-face learning in the classroom with independent study. Face-to-face learning happens in the classroom with lectures, tutoring for the extended research plan assignment, and group work. The independent study covers the research plan and data management plan assignments that you will do individually in line with your selected thesis topic.

Practical training and working life connections

There is no internship. The thesis topic can be a development project at your workplace.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

Lectures 22 hours
Preparing for the lectures 22 hours
Individual assignments 91 hours

Content scheduling

4 contact sessions in autumn 2024: 7.9 (14-20), 8.9 (9-14), 15.11 (14-20), 16.11 (9-14)

Further information for students

The assessment will be based on your research plan, data management plan, and active participation.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse development processes and methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development. You can develop a topic proposal for your thesis.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of research-based development and to get one's own toolkit for development activities

Competences:
Ethics
Proactive development
Learning to learn

Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development and its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your field of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.

Content

The starting points and methodology of research-based development
Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
Process and management of research-based development
Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
Assessment as part of research-based development

Learning materials and recommended literature

Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Kananen, J. 2011. Rafting through the Thesis Process. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences.

Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

Tang, H. 2021. Engineering Research. Design, Methods, and Publication. John Wiley and Sons Inc..

Teaching methods

THIS IS AN ONLINE IMPLEMENTATION with webinars approx. one per month.

Individual learning tasks: e.g. Elevator speech, essays, small reports, videos
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded lectures or lectures in webinars

Practical training and working life connections

If possible, also webinars with R&D experts from the working life

Alternative completion methods

You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

- eight online webinars 12 h
- webinars with guest speakers if guest speakers available 0-4 h
- learning tasks 50 h
- studying the course material 72 h

Total 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Online Implementation:
Presenting on the online discussion platform is a sign of your participation in the course and it can be confirmed by completing the Ethics task.
The course is modular, which means it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of each of the five modules.

The course has 2-3 webinars in modules 1 and 2 if guest speakers can be arranged.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse development processes and methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development. You can develop a topic proposal for your thesis.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.