RUORI Assessment Tool

Organisation piloting the Good Practice

Luovi Vocational College

Country

Finland

Description of the good practice

RUORI Assessment Tool helps to develop learning paths and support services for students. RUORI assessment tool is a method for assessing functional ability and study skills in vocational studies. It is developed at Luovi Vocational College and is based on the World Health Organization’s international * ICF classification. With the help of the RUORI, the applicant or student can assess and identify their study skills, motivation, and suitability for a particular degree or education together with experts.

The RUORI assessment answers questions about work and study readiness and provides information about the need for support and guidance in studying. With RUORI, the client can assess and describe, together with experts, the need for special and demanding special support in studying. RUORI includes a self-assessment for the client, an assessment for the experts and a guidance discussion form. In addition, RUORI cards with pictures and questions can be used to support guidance.

The resource-centered assessment also considers the need for support for the applicant or student in studies and post-study employment. Central to the development of the RUORI has been customer orientation and ease of use. The assessment can be carried out in learning environments by working together with the student. The RUORI assessment can also be carried out during studies in different learning environments, such as workplaces. In this case, the methods and services that support the student’s ability to function can be tailored to suit each learning environment and support the student’s employment goals.

In the RUORI self-assessment, the client answers questions independently or, for example, together with a carer or teacher. See the self-assessment presentation page for more information and links to the questionnaires. The RUORI self-assessment is available in Finnish (Selko), Swedish and English.

The RUORI expert assessment allows you to describe, in a multidisciplinary way, the client’s functional capacity and the need for support and guidance in studies. The persons involved in the RUORI expert assessment are always agreed together. The expert assessment is available in Finnish, English and Arabic.

RUORI cards have questions and pictures about learning and everyday skills needed for study and employment. RUORI cards can be used to discuss learning and planning your studies and to identify and describe the support needs of the applicant or student

in their studies. The cards can be used in conjunction with the RUORI assessment method. You can use the electronic RUORI cards or order printed cards from the online shop Luovi Puoti

Background

The number of learners who have challenges in learning and who need special support in their studies is growing constantly. At Luovi Vocational College we believe that each individual is special and deserves equal rights and opportunities. Routes to employment and good life. With the help of the RUORI, the applicant or student can assess and identify their study skills, motivation, and suitability for a particular degree or education together with experts. It also helps to build more effective support services for the studies.

Steps to take if you want to implement the good practice from planning to execution and evaluation if included

Agree on the people involved in the RUORI assessment together with the student or applicant.
The student is the key expert in describing and assessing their own learning abilities or special educational needs.
In addition, teaching-, guidance- or study care staff, as well as persons from the applicant’s or the student’s network, such as study advisor or teacher from the primary school, may take part in the assessment.
Select the tools for the assessment before the RUORI assessment takes place. Computer or mobile-based assessments have online forms for both self-assessment and expert assessment.
If using the RUORI self-assessment tool, give the student enough time to go through the whole questionnaire. The students can do the RUORI self-assessment on their own or together, for example with a teacher or with an assistant. Form an overall view with the student of his/her situation and encourage him/her to identify his/her own strengths and abilities and encourage students to also describe challenging aspects of his/her life through self-assessment. You can use the RUORI cards.
Review the results of the RUORI assessment in a guidance discussion, which provides a holistic view of the factors that promote functional capacity and the needs for support that must be considered when studying or finding employment.
Take a holistic and resource-based approach to results. Make the results available for the learner’s own use.
Consider together what support or services they need for their learning.
The learner’s own opinion is the most important when making a decision.

Target group/s of the practice

Students who have challenges in learning and who need special support in their studies.

Number of students involved

Benefits, impact on the students and learning outcomes

With the help of the RUORI, students were more actively involved in the planning of their studies and better able to communicate their special needs.

Students are also able to present their own experiences and opinions more efficiently when planning studies and support services with a teacher or guidance staff.

Teachers and guidance professionals have more information about students’ functional capacity and special educational needs and how to guide them.

Building more effective support services.