Social innovation workshops Field of study: Political Science
Programme code: W3-S1PO19.2023

Module name: Social innovation workshops
Module code: W3-PO-S1-WIS
Programme code: W3-S1PO19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to develop a social innovation project by a team of students. The module is based on a full cycle of didactic path, which allows to design a social action affecting the improvement of the quality of life of individuals or communities. The workshop is based on the component of previously acquired knowledge, shaping teamwork skills, innovative thinking and creativity. Participants will develop solutions that, on the one hand, respond to social needs and, on the other hand, have the potential to create lasting change in response to emerging needs and challenges. The projects proposed by the teams will involve innovative products, services or processes that allow for different solutions to typical societal problems.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
It is ready to actively participate in the work of teams initiating, developing and implementing social innovations, taking into account responsibility and ethical behaviour within the framework of the entrusted tasks. [K01]
 PO_1_K03 [4/5] PO_1_K05 [4/5]
Recognizes the importance of acquired knowledge in the process of designing social innovations in response to changing needs. He is able to critically assess the state of his knowledge and is ready to accept the perspective of continuous supplementation. [K02]
 PO_1_K01 [4/5] PO_1_K04 [4/5]
She can use her knowledge to design social action that improves the quality of life of individuals or communities, including the use of advanced information and communication techniques. Can communicate with the environment in order to diagnose needs, allowing to design innovative products, services or processes that allow for different solutions to typical social problems. [U01]
 PO_1_U01 [4/5] PO_1_U02 [4/5] PO_1_U03 [3/5]
She can plan and organize her own work and actively participate in the work of the project team, including presenting developed social innovation in response to identified needs. It can justify its positive impact on improving the quality of life of individuals, groups, communities or demonstrate a better way of meeting social needs than before. [U02]
 PO_1_U04 [4/5] PO_1_U05 [4/5] PO_1_U06 [4/5]
He has knowledge of the methodology of developing social innovations and diagnosing social needs. Understands the need for changes in the way societal needs are met in response to emerging challenges. Knows the phenomena and processes that influence the emergence of demand for innovative products, services or processes that enable different solutions to typical social problems. [W01]
 PO_1_W02 [3/5] PO_1_W03 [4/5] PO_1_W04 [4/5] PO_1_W05 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [WIS] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
SWOT analysis [b10] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Plein air session [e09] 
Self-education [f01] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 W01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
Publication of a work/presentation of an activity, also beyond the walls of the University [e02] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities carried out to disseminate (out of class) the effects of scholarly research, artistic, creative, project, construction, experimental work, etc., in the form of a classic presentation, exhibition, concert, projection, poster presentation, media mediated publication, in the digital form and as part of other activities; dissemination using various forms and tools
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