EPN-V2

SYKK2000B Theory of Science and Research Methods Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Vitenskapsteori og forskningsmetode
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Course history
Programme description

  • Introduction

    After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

    Knowledge

    The student

    • can explain key concepts and phases of supervision
    • can describe the importance of communication and relations in supervision
    • can describe the role and function of the supervisor as a facilitator of learning
    • can describe formative and summative assessment and suitability assessment
    • can describe how it is possible to update your own skills in a chosen subject area and how to contribute to developing professional practice

     

    Skills

    The student

    • can plan, carry out and assess individual supervision
    • can stimulate reflection on practice
    • can reflect on current procedures and methods, and take the initiative to engage in dialogue about the implementation of new knowledge and new work methods

     

    Competence

    The student

    • can reflect on their supervision, role and responsibility
    • can reflect on nursing and/or health professional issues within a chosen subject area

  • Recommended preliminary courses

    Passed the course SYKP/SYKP1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care.

  • Required preliminary courses

    Self-study, joint sessions with short lectures, various supervision exercises and simulation in small groups.

  • Learning outcomes

    None.

  • Teaching and learning methods

    Group home exam

    • In groups of up to seven students.
    • The exam period extends throughout the course.
    • Scope of 1,500 words (+/- 10%).

     

    Resit exam: A student who fails the ordinary exam can submit a reworked version once as a resit.

  • Course requirements

    All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

  • Assessment

    Pass/fail. One overall grade is awarded for the whole group.

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 10% of the exam papers. The remaining papers will be assessed by two internal examiners. The external examiner’s assessment should benefit all the students. 

  • Grading scale

    The course overlaps 100% with SYK2840A and SYK2840B

    Students who pass the course may apply for exemption from the course VEIPR6000 Supervision and assessment 1 (5 credits) in the programme Further Education in Supervision of Students in Internship (10 credits) at OsloMet.

  • Examiners

    Two examiners assess the examination papers. At least 10% of the examination papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment shall benefit all students.

  • Overlapping courses

    SYKK2000 and SYKP2000 overlap 100 %.