Research-based Development (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Content scheduling

The course is entirely online and consists of two modules.

The Moodle workspace will open at the beginning of the course. Introducing yourself in the Moodle workspace is also a sign of your participation in the course. The introduction must be done at the beginning of the course during the first two weeks.

Module 1: self-study and online exam 2 credits Module 2: 3 webinars and learning tasks (essays, peer assessment of essays, e-posters and self-assessment) 3 credits

Three full-day webinars.

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.

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.

Three full-day webinars (9am-3pm), which are optional. The webinars will be recorded.

Materials

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

Employer connections

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

Exam schedules

Online exam in Moodle: One actual exam day and two re-exam opportunities.

International connections

The course utilizes partly international learning materials and literature.

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

- 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.

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

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