ELO-E1015 - Wellbeing at Work, 07.12.2020-11.12.2020

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student understands what mental and physical well-being at work means. The student is familiar with the most important points of the labor protection law. The student understands the importance of human resources for success.

Credits: 2

Schedule: 07.12.2020 - 11.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Anna Heiskanen, Saara Saarela

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Miia Haavisto, Anna Heiskanen, Raija Talvio

Contact information for the course (valid 16.11.2020-21.12.2112):



CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The student familirizes with factors affecting well-being at work and gets to know practices that enhance well-being. The student familiarizes with the basics of the occupational Safety and Health law.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    The aim of the Wellbeing at Work course is to get to know the basics of the labor protection law and to acquire an understanding of what mental and physical wellbeing at work means. The student will get tools for maintaining wellbeing in the workplace as a leader or a member of a team. Also, best practices for freelancers in creative professions will be discussed.

    The course programme includes two lectures, a group assignment based on reading materials and a day of groupwork presentations.


Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures, litterature, exercises, active participation.

Workload

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    25h contact sessions, 29h reading and exersises

DETAILS

Study Material
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    5 Gender Equality

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    10 Reduced Inequality

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Details on the schedule

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Schedule

     

    Monday
    Dec. 7th     10.00
    – 13.00

    Introduction
    of the course and the assignment.

    Lecture
    (10.30 – 12.30):

    -      Workplace safety in film and television
    production by specialist Päivi Rauramo, The Centre for Occupational Safety

     

    Tuesday
    Dec    . 8th 13.00
    – 15.00

    Lecture:  

    -      Wellbeing lecture by psychologist Essi
    Grén

     

    Wednesday
    Dec. 9th and Thursday Dec. 10th

    Groupwork

     

    Friday
    Dec 10th    10.00 –
    16.00

    Groupwork presentat

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