• Life balance (SZZ30500-3007),
         01.03.2023 – 30.04.2023,  5 cr  (ZJA21SSHKKD) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The student recognizes the factors which have an influence on one´s own life balance. He/she is able to set individual goals promoting life balance and well-being. The student is able to evaluate and develop his own occupational habits and thoughts. He/she knows his/her own strengths and is able to find concrete ways to proceed towards individual goals. The student is able to acquire needed information promoting well-being. The student can recognize possible stress factors and knows ways to control stress The student takes the responsibility of course tasks and projects. He/she is able to solve problems in creative ways. The student have skills to influence his/her future working-life wellbeing.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    -
    Course contents
    - meaning of holistic well-being
    - self-examination of own occupations and routines
    - setting individual goals
    - dealing with the theme areas which support to reach the individual goals
    - getting to know new activities
    - evaluating individual activities and drawing up an individual plan for well-being
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Pass - Fail

    If passed:
    The student is capable of independent knowledge acquisition and learning.
    The student possesses the skills to act also in unforeseen situations in his/her field.
    The student takes the responsibility of course tasks and projects given and acts in ways agreed, taking into account other actors and players. He/she can plan, organize and develop his/her own activities.

    Fail:
    The student s are not able to take responsibility of own activities or they are not willing to plan their own work at the course. They are absent from the lessons or take responsibility of the course tasks.

    Self-evaluation is also used in the course.
    Assessment criteria, passed/failed
    pass: You are capable of independent knowledge acquisition and learning. You take the responsibility of course tasks and projects given and act in ways agreed. You can plan, organize and develop your own activities.

    fail: You are not able to take responsibility of own activities or you are not willing to plan your own work at the course. You are absent from the lessons or do not take responsibility of the course tasks.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    The course is based on face to face or online learning. There will be seminars in the start and end of course. Assignments are individual tasks: personal goals, reflection of literature, occupational tasks and plan for the future.

    Lecturer(s)

    Maaret Rutanen

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Leskinen, T. & Hult H-M. 2010. Kokonaisvaltainen hyvinvointi. Kristallisoi toimintasi. Saavuta tavoitteesi. Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Tammi.

    Matuska, K., Christiansen, C., Polatajko, H. & Davis, J. (toim.) 2009. Life balance: multidisclipnary theories and research. Thorofare, Nj: SLACK Inc.; Berhesda, MD: AOTA Press.

    Other materials will be decided in the beginning of the course and are based on individual goals.

    Lecturer(s)

    Johanna Juola, Maiju Korkea-aho

    Campus

    Lutakko Campus

    Timing

    01.03.2023 - 30.04.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Seminars and groupmeetings in face-to face meetings or by online 1 cr (27h).

    Online studies 1 cr (27 h)

    Reading literature and individual tasks 3 cr (81 h).

    Content scheduling

    The course is based on weekly tasks and it is participation requires scheduled progress.

    Groups
    • ZJA21SSHKKD
    Assessment methods

    Participation in groupmeetings is possible in face to face-meetings or online meetings.

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Health and Social Studies