• Code: MON61E
• Extent: 3-8 cr (80-213 h)
• Semester: 2-7
• Language: Finnish/English
• Level: professional studies
• Type: free-choice

Learning outcomes

This course provides valuable practice as an active member of a self-developing work community. Focus is on the importance of interaction and commitment in the development the study/work environment.

Course description

The course is completed by functioning in positions of trust in Helia's student organisations (e.g. HELGA or the degree programme student organisations). Training for these tasks will be provided (introductory sessions on various sub-areas) in conjunction with student work on behalf of the student community.

Course contents

Students can participate in activities including those given below:

• Student tutoring: familiarising new students with Helia and support of their studies
• Marketing tutoring: planning and implementation of recruitment and marketing activities, in accordance with objectives set for each academic year
• International student tutoring: assisting foreign students, following current cultural events, learning about Finnish culture from the perspective of a foreign student, planning various events, happenings etc.
• Degree programme student organisation: functioning as a board member of the student organisation, learning about meeting protocols and activities
• Membership in HeliaÂ's student organisation
• Other activities on behalf of the student organisation

Info sessions on the areas above will be provided. More info will be provided by the student organisations. It may be the case that participation in some area/s will not be possible during every semester.
The topics covered during the info sessions include:

• Finnish polytechnics: why, what and how
• Helia as an organisation
• Teaching learning expertise: current thinking and development objectives, in general
• Student organisations and study procedures at Helia
• Presentation skills: what and how
• Group work skills
• Other pertinent topics

Prerequisites

First semester of studies.

Advisor

Tuula Tuomainen

Teaching and learning methods

Before receiving credit, participating students are to compile a report, in accordance with Helia guidelines, describing oneÂ's goals and actions on behalf of the student community, and a self-assessment of how well one succeeded in these activities and as a team member. The report is also to include a proposal for further development and a recommendation that the student receive credit for his or her activities, which is to be provided by the chairman of the area the student was involved in. Credit is to be applied for by means of a report submitted to the study counsellor of the studentÂ's degree programme.

Assessment

Pass (P) / fail (0)

Participation in info sessions and activity on behalf of the student community (in one or more of the areas described above). The number of credits given depends on the extent of the studentÂ's participation.