LEARNING OUTCOMES
The objective of the course is to learn the skills needed for conducting small group activities in a multi-cultural setting.
Credits: 1
Schedule: 01.04.2023 - 31.05.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Hanne-Maaria Hirvonen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
To act as a tutor for a small group of international students, and to introduce them to their studies, study practices and the student life at Aalto. The tutor's task is for their part to see to the reception of international students, as well as to familiarize them with life in Finland. Tutors are trained in conducting group activities, managing interaction between group members and guiding the group. In addition to this, international tutor training familiarizes the tutor with the official administrative processes related to arrival in Finland, as well as the foundations of intercultural communication.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Partaking in the tutor training and giving feedback about the training. Active tutoring of the group, and writing a report about the group s activities.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring IV - V
2023-2024 Spring IV - VEnrollment :
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