Self-Management (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The object of the course
Self-management is the foundation for life-long development, and it brings tangible benefits to studies, working life and personal life. According to various studies, self-management is one of the most important skills in future working life. Skillful self-management is also a guarantee of success in supervisory work.

Course competences
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace

The learning object of the course
You understand the significance of the theories and tools of self-management. You are able to set goals related to studies, work and your personal life. You get started with self-knowledge and are capable of strengthening your self-esteem. You recognise the areas of physical, psychological, mental, social and professional well-being. You recognise time management issues, stress factors and recovery methods. You understand the opportunities for personal development.

Content

Goal orientation
Motivation
Self-knowledge
Self-esteem
Self-confidence
Areas of personal well-being (psychological, physical, mental, social, professional)
Time management
Stress management

A variety of analysis tools will be used to develop self-management.

Location and time

Spring 2022 Team Academy, Kangas

Materials

Ulrika Björkstam: Nouse nyt
Kaisa Jaakkola. Palaudu ja vahvistu
Greg Mckeow: Essentialismi - keskity olennaiseen
Anna Perho: Antisäätäjä - Fiksun ajankäyttäjän opas
Satu Pihlaja: Aikaansaamisen taika
Oskari Saari: Aki Hintsa - Voittamisen anatomia
Pentti Sydänmaalakka: Älykäs itsensä johtaminen
Saku Tuominen: Pieni kirja priorisoinnista
Henri Tuomilehto: Nukkumalla menestykseen

Other literature recommended by coach

Teaching methods

Team learning, dialogue, learning by doing, project learning, reflection

Employer connections

Via project learning

Completion alternatives

No alternative options

Student workload

Literature 1 ECTS
Dialogue 1 ECTS
Project learning 1 ECTS
Learning assignment 1 ECTS

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate 1
You understand the significance of the theories and tools of self-management. You are able to set goals related to studies, work and your personal life. You get started with self-knowledge and are capable of strengthening your self-esteem. You recognise the areas of physical, psychological, mental, social and professional well-being. You recognise time management issues, stress factors and recovery methods. You understand the opportunities for personal development.

Satisfactory 2
You are able to use self-management theories and tools. You are able to set goals related to studies, work and your personal life. You are able to utilise theories in the strengthening of your self-knowledge and self-esteem. You understand the significance of the areas of physical, psychological, mental, social and professional well-being. You are capable of planning your time management, taking account of stress factors and recovery methods. You understand the opportunities for personal development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You are able to use self-management theories and tools. You are able to set goals related to studies, work and your personal life. You are able to utilise theories in the strengthening of your self-knowledge and self-esteem. You analyse the areas of physical, psychological, mental, social and professional well-being in your personal life. You are capable of planning and prioritising your time management, taking account of stress factors and recovery methods. You are capable of planning your personal development in a target-oriented way.

Very good 4
You are able to compare different theories of self-management and mirror your own self-management against them. You are able to set goals related to studies, work and your personal life and prepare a plan for attaining these goals. You are able to utilise theories in the strengthening of your self-knowledge and self-esteem. You are able to analyse and draw conclusions from the areas of physical, psychological, mental, social and professional well-being in your personal life. You are capable of planning, prioritising and substantiating your time management, taking account of stress factors and recovery methods. You are capable of planning your personal development in a target-oriented way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to compare different theories of self-management and mirror your own self-management against them. You are able to set goals related to studies, work and your personal life and prepare a substantiated plan for attaining these goals. You are able to utilise theories in the strengthening of your self-knowledge and self-esteem. You are able to develop the areas of physical, psychological, mental, social and professional well-being in your personal life. You are capable of planning, prioritising and substantiating your time management, taking account of your stress factors and developing your recovery. You are capable of planning your personal development in a target-oriented way.

Further information

Self evaluation, peer evaluation, evaluation by coach
Active participation in dialogue and project learning
Written assignment by Bloom taxonomy of educational obejctives