Research-based Development (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The course starts with contact lessons 11.1.2025.
Taking part in the course start contact lessons is also a sign of your participation in the course.
The first assignments are given on the start day.
The course is modular, where it takes 4-5 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of the modules.

The course has 2 webinars and the course ends on 30.4.2024.

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

The course is entirely online.

Materials

The course's Moodle learning environment will open on 6.1.2025.

Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications : design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage.

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

Contact day in Zoom, interactive learning tasks, independent work including information retrieval.

The responsible and transparent use of AI applications is encouraged in this course. Instructions for using artificial intelligence can be found in chapter 3.2 (https://help.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/fi/3-kirjoittamisprosessi/tekoalyn-kaytto-oppimistehtavissa-ja-opinnaytetyossa/) of the thesis reporting instructions.

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

The course is divided into two parts: 3 credits for the module and a 2-credit selection exam. The 2 credits can be substituted by passing the admission exam. If the admission exam has not been taken, a compensatory task must be completed.

3-credit implementation plan:
- Contact teaching in the online learning environment: 8 study hours
- Webinars or compensatory tasks: 8 study hours
- Learning tasks: 32 study hours
- Familiarizing with study materials and literature: 33 study hours
Total: 81 student study hours.

Assessment criteria, approved/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

Evaluation methods:
Reflective self-evaluation, peer commentary, continuous feedback and overall evaluation of the course based on the learning tasks.