PSYKPRA2 Praksisstudium knyttet til Bacheloroppgave Emneplan

Når studentene har gjennomført og bestått de obligatoriske emnene, kan de velge et relevant fordypningsområde blant ulike emner som høgskolen tilbyr. Alternativt kan studentene selv foreslå aktuelt fordypningsområde for PSYKPRA2. Læringsutbyttet for PSYKPRA2 er også knyttet til bacheloroppgaven (PSYK3900).

Bestått emnene PSYK1100, PSYK1210, PSYK1420, PSYK1700, PSYK1610, PSYK2100, PSYK2200, PSYK2310, PSYKPRA10, PSYK2400 og PSYK2600

Etter fullført emne har studenten følgende læringsutbytte definert i kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:

Kunnskap

Studenten kan:

• redegjøre for det juridiske grunnlaget for det aktuelle praksisstedet
• forklare virksomhetens faglige forankring og hvordan hensikten med virksomheten beskrives
• beskrive hvordan virksomheten samarbeider med andre aktører

Ferdigheter

Studenten kan

• kommunisere med brukere, pårørende eller andre samarbeidspartnere
• gjennomføre aktuelle arbeidsoppgaver på en forsvarlig måte
• evaluere igangsatte tiltak

Generell kunnskap

Studenten

• kan foreslå og igangsette tiltak som fremmer mestring eller livskvalitet
• kan prinsipper for kvalitetssikring av eget arbeid
• utviser akademiske, relasjonelle og profesjonelle ferdigheter tilpasset den aktuelle virksomheten

How and why do individual employees and groups of employees behave the way they do within an organizational setting? How do leaders achieve the best outcomes for their organizations? Organizational behavior and leadership theories address these questions and their possible answers from different angles. Such theories aim to understand, explain and improve attitudes of individuals and groups in organizations. This understanding is important for the facilitation of positive individual, group, and organizational functioning, success and competitive advantage. This course addresses these issues and is an introduction to psychological theory in an occupational perspective.

Students who participate in this course will acquire knowledge about how different psychological factors affect human behavior in organizations. An overview of contemporary research based knowledge and the most important topics, concepts, and contributions within this field is provided.

Følgende må gjennomføres for at studentens praksisstudium kan vurderes:

• Minimum 80 % deltakelse i undervisning knyttet til valgt fordypningstema
• Innlevering av planleggingsdokumenter for praksisstudiet
• Delta i aktuelle arbeidsoppgaver på praksisstedet. minimum 90 % tilstedeværelse
• Overholde generelle krav for praksisstudier

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

Knowledge

The students will obtain a basic understanding of contemporary research based knowledge in organizational behavior and leadership. They will also become familiar with the most important topics, concepts, and contributions, which include:

• Individual differences and diversity
• Attitudes and decision making
• Communication
• Perceptions and learning
• Motivation and team processes
• Leadership;and organizational culture

Skills

The students will be able to:

• Critically examine and use different theoretical approaches and perspectives from the subject area to understand and analyze challenges and dilemmas relating to human behavior in organizations;
• Use knowledge from organizational behavior and leadership theories as well as empirical evidence when making and implementing decisions in organizations.

General competence

The students will:

• Be able to communicate and discuss the major theories and research findings from this field, orally and in writing.
• Acquire skills in critical reflection on the subject area's possibilities and limitations.
• Convey knowledge through presentation and discussion.

Various work methods will be used such as lectures, discussions about current issues, case analysis, and assignments. The students are expected to work on assignments both individually and in groups outside of the joint lectures.

The following coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:

During the course, the students are required to, in groups of 2-5 people, give either (a) an oral presentation of a research paper, or (b) prepare a detailed written summary of a research paper. For the presentation, the time allocated for each article or case is about 20 minutes including class discussion. The presentation will be evaluated on content, critical reflection and discussion, presentation style, and one discussion question to be presented for class discussions.;

The students who participate in the course are supposed to sign up for a presentation group in Canvas.

All required coursework must be completed and approved by the given deadline in order for the student to take the exam. If one or more coursework requirements have not been approved, the student will be given the opportunity to submit an improved version one time by the given deadline. ;