Green Care Services and Entrepreneurship (5cr)

Evaluation methods and criteria

The tasks required in the course are assessed on a scale approved - rejected. All tasks must be approved. Task-specific criteria are mentioned in Moodle in connection with the assignment. There is no exam in the course.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Objective

- The student is able to name and analyze the key methods and activities in Green Care, and what are the nature’s effects on wellbeing in them - The student is able to take into consideration different kinds of Green Care clients, their needs and goals, and understands the relevance of guidance - The student is able to plan Green Care services or activities for business or organization, based on their own profession - The student is able to take into consideration the key requirements, operating conditions and quality criteria of Green Care activities and the possibilities of networking

Content

- Green Care methods and services, special features and welfare effects - Green Care clients, goals and relevance of guidance - Planning Green Care service business - Quality, requirements and networks in Green Care

Location and time

The studies allow for completion according to your own schedule, considering the assignment dates.

Materials

The study material can be found in Moodle learning environment, additional material is not required. Material includes e.g.: Luke ja GCF ry. 2021. Suomalainen Green Care: Green Care -toimintatavan käsikirja & LuontoHoivan ja LuontoVoiman laatutyökirja. Luonnonvarakeskus ja Green Care Finland ry.

Teaching methods

The study is in Finnish. The study is conducted online in the Moodle learning environment. The study is carried out independently at your own pace during the implementation period, considering the assignment dates. The study does not include joint meetings or pair or group work. The study includes online discussions and peer-to-peer learning. The student familiarizes themselves with the theoretical material and completes online assignments to the given instructions. The study requires independent work and scheduling.

Employer connections

The student develops Green Care activities through a company case of their choice.

Student workload

The workload of the study is designed so that one credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of student work to achieve the learning objectives. The actual time required varies individually, e.g., due to prior knowledge. The 5 ECTS course corresponds to an average of 135h, which is divided into studying theory and information retrieval and doing the assignments of the course.

Qualifications

Green Care – wellbeing from nature 5cr (or comparable, e.g. Green Care Basics 5cr)