Students in the Health In The City course of the bachelor’s programmes Health and Life Sciences address a societal problem from the working field. Students use their academic knowledge to contribute to society. Summative assessment is divided into three assignments. Students work collectively on a final academic report. Students also work in groups on a subsection, the presentation form of which is free. Students reflect several times during the course: on their role as health scientist in society, cooperating with external parties, the research process, the group process and their own functioning. In doing so, attention is paid to linking practical experience to theoretical knowledge.
See also: Project-based learning, Challenge Based Learning.
See also: Self reflection, Stakeholder interview, Advice or policy report, Research report, Excursion, Company visit.
See also: Community Service Learning at VU Amsterdam.
See also: FeedbackFruits Self Assessment of Work, FeedbackFruits Self Assessment of Skills.
Faculty
Fac. of Beta SciencesAssessment integral part of the learning process: 5
Assessment stimulates ownership: 5
Assessment prepares for role in society: 5
Level: Programme component
What VU taxonomy?
Programme specific skills in applying knowledge and understandingOpen Mind
Interpersonal skills
Oral communication
Written communication
Own reflexive attitude and responsibility in society
Responsible for own study career and study success
Which total group size?
Between fifty and one hundredUp to fifty
Up to twenty five
Which execution: individual or in a group?
IndividualSmall group (2-4 pers)