Research-based Development (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Online Implementation:
Presenting on the online discussion platform is a sign of your participation in the course. A video presentation should be made at the beginning of the course during the first two weeks.
The course is modular, which means it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of each of the modules.

The course has 8 webinars in five modules.

Objective

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

Location and time

See the schedule in Peppi, a student and study information system.

Online implementation. Eight online webinars in Tuula Kotikoski's Zoom.

Materials

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

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

Teaching methods

The course is implemented flexibly as online studies. So you can study successfully anywhere mostly according to your own plan and schedule. With a group and individual guidance, you get support to solve the problems and complete exercises and a development assignment.

The course utilizes digital and interactive tools. E-learning includes e.g. online discussions with a group or teacher, assignments and tests in an e-learning environment to assess and develop your own skills and learning, video lectures and self-study of source material.

E-learning is suitable for self-directed students who are interested in developing their own skills. The wishes of the student group are taken into account in the implementation methods. In addition, as a group of students, there is guidance in an e-learning environment and you can participate in online meetings of your choice. If you wish, you can also make appointments on your own and do learning assignments together, advising and receiving help and tips from other members of the group.

Employer connections

It is recommended to link the development assignment of the course to the development of your own work and the activities of your organization. The course is a good time to develop and start your own thesis.

Exam schedules

The deadline for returning assignments is 31.5.2021.

Contact the teacher to agree on renewals.

Completion alternatives

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

Seminar days or online meetings take 15 – 35 h.

Independent and group work is 100 – 120 h, which includes guidance in the e-learning environment and through the Zoom online working environment.

The total workload and the need of time is 135 h (the amount of work required for one ECTS credit is 27 hours).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
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.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.