Study Guide

Objective

The Student:
- can explain the fundamental principles of project work, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of projects within their own professional field
- can identify needs and develop ideas that lead to an innovation project related to their profession or working life
- can apply evidence-based knowledge and current research as a foundation for development work within the healthcare sector or other relevant professional fields
- works purposefully in a team with clear role distribution and collaboration to advance the project
- understand the concept of global competence and its significance in today's world
- reflects on and develop their professional competencies, including project management, communication, problem-solving, and creativity
- can reflect on cultural and global perspectives
- can discuss the impact of globalization on their professional field and relate their project to a broader, international context
- contributes to sustainable development by considering ecological, economic, and social perspectives during project implementation

Content

Introduction to project work: project phases, goal setting, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Idea development and needs identification within the student’s professional field
Evidence-based knowledge as a foundation for innovation work
Collaboration and communication in project teams
Practical project management: time planning, resource management, and role distribution
Documentation and presentation of project outcomes
Global and cultural competence and globalization
Sustainable development as an integral part of innovation projects
Reflection on professional role and workplace competencies

Practical project work: The course content is shaped by the chosen project and may vary based on the needs and interests.

Qualifications

None

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)