Showing posts with label Exam. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Exam. Show all posts

Wednesday, 5 November 2014

Exam Assessment

The assessment of the exam is according to the following:


0Failed. Student cannot understand the task. Student has not submitted the task.
1Student doesn't understand the task. The assignment doesn't show own thinking and it is difficult to understand the answers.
2Student understands the task but there are some misunderstandings. Some answers are right, but there are many shortcomings.
3Student understands the task. The answers are good but have some shortcomings.
4Student understands the task well. The answers are well elaborated and well written.
5Student fully understands the task. Student has answered to the asked question in an extraordinary way and can think critically.

Wednesday, 22 October 2014

Literature in general and for the Mid-term exam!


This site has been updated 24.10 at 17.15. 
For the Midterm exam on 5.11.2014 - the covered topics will be Education, Political System and Music! The text in orange is obligatory reading! To make the Music section more clear, I have inclued an article for you to read in addition to reading about one important Finnish composer, band or Orchestra!
Linda
  
Literature in general and reading for the mid term exam

Education - for mid term exam:
Finnish Educational in a nutshell
http://www.oph.fi/download/146428_Finnish_Education_in_a_Nutshell.pdf

Learning and Competences - Strategy of the Finnish National Board of Education
http://www.oph.fi/download/135542_learning_and_competence_2020.pdf

Supportive Reading among other publications by the Finnish National Board of Education:
Teacher Education in Finland
http://www.oph.fi/download/154491_Teacher_Education_in_Finland.pdf

Teachers in Finland - Trusteed Professionals
http://www.oph.fi/download/148960_Teachers_in_Finland.pdf

Providing Education for the 2020s
http://www.oph.fi/download/141438_brochure_providing_education_for_the_2020s.pdf

Reading for Business and Economy to be added
Useful links for Business and Economy:
Reading before the Business parrt: Learn about the 4 most important industrial sectors in Finland.You may choose your own source. Economy will not be inlcuded in the exam! 
These links might help you:

Invest in Finland
http://www.investinfinland.fi/why-finland/facts-on-finland/40


Ministry of Employment and the Economy
https://www.tem.fi/en/ministry

Political System
Material and reading

Main outlines of Finnish history, By Dr Seppo Zetterberg, professor of history, University of Jyväskylä, updated January 2014 http://finland.fi/Public/default.aspx?contentid=160058&nodeid=41806&culture=en-US

Finland’s durable democracy in action, By Vilho Harle, April 2011 http://finland.fi/Public/default.aspx?contentid=217770&nodeid=41805&culture=en-US

Supportive reading: 
New president won’t start a revolution, By Kyösti Karvonen, February 2012  http://finland.fi/Public/default.aspx?contentid=241936&nodeid=41805&culture=en-US

Parliamentarism, By Jarmo Laine, senior science counsel, Academy of Finland, July 2011 http://finland.fi/Public/default.aspx?contentid=160051&nodeid=41805&culture=en-US

The Finnish System of Government: From a Mixed Constitution to Parliamentarism , by Jaakko Nousiainen

The Parliament

The Government

The President of the Republic
http://www.presidentti.fi/public/default.aspx?culture=en-US&contentlan=2

Music
Read the article 30 Year of Music in Finland  http://www.fmq.fi/2014/09/30-years-of-music-in-finland/
and learn more about one important and famous Finnish composer, band or orchestra for the exam. Choose any site, these below might guide you:

www.musicfinland.fi

www.thisisfinland.fi


Monday, 20 October 2014

Day 3 on 22.10.2014 - Education and Political system intro

Good day, dear reader!

The topic of Wednesday's class is Education with a small introduction to Political System.

1. Course practicalities
- Exam literature and websites.
-  Helsinki trip on 3.12.
 
2. Presentations by the 3 groups followed with Q&A discussion

- Listen to the presentation, give feedback to the group after the presentation and ask one question.

3. Getting organized for the school visit on 29.10 at 9.00-11.30

- Meeting inside the main entrance at 8:45 Donnerska skolan, at Banérgatan 3-5.
4. Political System / Peter Finell

4. Allegro Talks in Pietarsaari 29.10 at 14.30

- We will leave Centria at 13.00
 
See you in classroom 264 at 15:10!
Linda and Peter



Wednesday, 1 October 2014

Course concepts - What methods, assessment and requirements?

Great that you have chosen to get insights into Finnish Society and Culture!

FOUR TOPICS: You will gain insights into Finnish business and economy, education, music and political system during the course.

ASSESSMENT: is based on activity and responsibility in teamwork (30%), presentations and videos (30%), the midterm exam (30%). Filling in Learning goal is compulsory (10%) and Peer evaluation will also be used.

BLOGGING: We will use this platform for the course. You will find information, tasks etc here. The blog is also the place where you will post your assignments and reflections.

CLASS TIME: We expect you to be in class during class time. This is the time when new topics are introduced, presentations made, new learning methods tried.

EXAM: There will also be an exam on 5.11.2014, based on the reading and your research findings. The exam is applied, where focus is on understanding the big picture. Why is something in a certain way? How is it compared to your own country etc.

HELSINKI: We will visit Helsinki on 3-4 December (TBO). We will visit the Parliament (tbo), a company, go to a concert, and a school/ministry/organization. You will make the grand plan!

LEARNING: will take place in many different ways. Some will be research-based, collaborative in small groups, by reading, be giving presentations, by listening to lectures, by making videos or by visiting interesting places. 

LEARNING GOAL QUESTIONNAIRE: is compulsory (Assessment 10%) and will help you in reaching your own learning goals. You will fill it in 3 times.

 READING: The course will also include some independent reading about Finnish Education, Business, Political System and Music. The reading is a base where you can build further knowledge.

SHARE: All findings will be shared in the blog: http://centriafsc2014.blogspot.fi/

TASKS: You will have tasks related to the four topics Business & Economy, Education, Music and Political System.

TEAMWORK: Collaborative learning is central in the course. You will do research together and publish your findings in different ways. Presentations, videos or blog texts.

VISITS: We will make visits on a local and national level. These visits will be related to the topics: Business, Education, Music and Political System.
You will have a big say in who we are going to visit! You will also be central in making these visits happen.

 Peter Finell and Linda Krokfors will be your pilots during the journey.
Looking forward to working with you!