• Research-based Development (YZZZ0110-3036),
         09.01.2023 – 30.04.2023,  5 cr  (YSV22S1, ...) — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Purpose of the course
    The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of an research-based development and to get own toolkit for development activities

    Competences
    Ethical competence
    Learning and information management competence
    Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence

    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,, 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 activitvities at your filed of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.
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    Course contents
    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
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Sufficient 1
    The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for their research/development topic. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

    Satisfactory 2
    The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student describes the stages of the development process and chooses methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good 3
    The student is able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to analyse development processes, methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

    Very good 4
    The student compares the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability critically and with the help of literature.The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent 5
    The student is able to critically assess research-based development. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and critically assesses their suitability for development work in the field. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
    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.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Location and time

    Online course.

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Online exam
    Individual learning tasks: essays
    Small group work online
    Webinars
    Online Discussions
    Recorded online lectures, podcasts

    Lecturer(s)

    Emilia Lahdenperä

    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. 2012. 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. Viitattu 22.1.2018. http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-327-061-9. (applicable parts)

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

    Lecturer(s)

    Tapio Mäkelä, Emilia Lahdenperä, Pauliina Soanvaara

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    The time of the online exam is announced in the course´s Moodle-platform as soon as it opens.

    Internationality

    The course utilizes learning material in English.

    Timing

    09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    - online exam (preparation for the exam and exam): 54 h
    - webinars: 12 h
    - learning tasks and studying the course material: 69 h
    Total 135 hours.

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

    Content scheduling

    Online implementation:
    Module 1: online exam and preparation for the exam) 2 op
    Module 2: 4 webinars and learning tasks (essay collection, peer review and self assessment) 3 op

    Groups
    • YSV22S1
    • ZJAYSB22S1
    • YSB22S1
    • ZJAYSV22S1
    Alternative learning 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.

    Seats

    0 - 40

    Assessment methods

    Online-exam 50% grade of the course.
    Essay collection 50% grade of the course.

    Degree Programme

    Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in High-Technology Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Sustainable Energy, Master’s Degree Programme in Bioeconomy Development, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    5 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Health and Social Studies