MORE SIM Research as Course of the year – Simulation of Mechatronic Machine
According to the University law, one of the two main tasks of universities is to provide research-based top education. This will not be possible without motivated teachers. LTKY Representative Council annually selects the lecturer and course of the year so that we can give our praise for the valuable work. The selections are based on the Quality of Teaching survey and the proposal of the Advocacy Committee.
Course of the year – Simulation of Mechatronic Machine – Aki Mikkola
According to the University law, one of the two main tasks of universities is to provide research-based top education. This will not be possible without motivated teachers. LTKY Representative Council annually selects the lecturer and course of the year so that we can give our praise for the valuable work. The selections are based on the Quality of Teaching survey and the proposal of the Advocacy Committee.
I was supposed to give a speech in LTKY’s annual celebration, and at the end of it toast for the recipients of the teaching awards. Like many other things this year, also this one is now being handled differently. The laureates will have their moments in the limelight next year, but especially during this corona fall, praise can never be given enough.
What is required for the course of the year?
The course has a particularly good set of materials. The course is a whole consisting of exercises and lectures and it supports study well. The information for the course has been handled electronically. Comprehensive feedback is collected from the course and the results of the feedback are visible to the student. In addition, alternative teaching methods used in the course, which support the student’s learning, can be considered positive things.
Student comments on the course:
“The lectures were clear and followed the material and content of the course. The lectures covered the issues needed in the course and the learning progressed clearly forward. At no point was it unclear what needed to be done and when to be ready. The exam also asked about the things studied in the course. ”
“A lecturer who is really passionate about teaching things and knows how to activate listeners well (not force). The lectures were very interesting. Uses electronic systems well (remote lectures, recordings, etc.). ”
“There were enough calculation examples, and based on them, the exercises could be solved independently.”
“Good course materials, lectures of high quality (content, sound and image), not too burdensome. Aki is excited and teaches clearly and expertly. Exams are suitably challenging and success is rewarding because there really aren’t pass-through stuff. Keys for success are available on the course, if you can see the effort. ”
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