Self Leadership (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

During the course, independent learning assignments and interactive and collaborative classroom sessions and group discussions will alternate. A personal portfolio will be prepared independently throughout the duration of the course, consisting of theme-specific learning assignments and action and development plans.

Objective

The purpose of the course
The purpose of the course is to understand the significance of self-leadership in various areas of life. You will learn to act purposefully based on your own motivational factors, develop self-awareness and well-being, manage your time and stress factors, and reflect on your personal development.

Competencies of the Course
Learning to learn: The student takes responsibility for both individual and group learning, and sharing acquired knowledge.
Professional functioning: The student can work constructively in a work community and promote their own and the team's well-being.

Competency Objective of the Course
You will recognize the significance of self-leadership theories and tools. You understand the importance of goals and motivation related to your studies, work, and personal life. You identify the significance of self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-confidence in personal development. You recognize the aspects of physical, mental, emotional, social, and professional well-being. You identify the importance of time management and stress management in personal well-being. You understand the necessity and benefits of personal development.

Content

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

Tools
Various analysis and development tools are used to enhance self-leadership skills.

Materials

Sydänmaanlakka, P. 2008. Älykäs itsensä johtaminen. Helsinki: Talentum.
Salmimies, R. 2008. Onnistu itsesi johtamisessa. Helsinki: WSOYpro.
Goleman, D. 2006. Tunneäly työelämässä. Helsinki: Otava.
Leppänen, M. & Rauhala, I. 2012. Johda ihmistä: psykologiaa johtajille. Helsinki: Talentum.
Perttula, J. & Syväjärvi, A. 2012. Johtamisen psykologia. Jyväskylä: PS-Kustannus.
Extramaterial:
Kohtakangas, Krista Kohtakangas. 2019. Välittävä johtajuus ja armollinen itsensä johtaminen konkurssin tai alasajon tehneiden yrittäjien kokemuksissa. Väitöskirja. Rovaniemi: Lapin yliopisto.

Teaching methods

The teaching during the course will proceed by themes/modules.
Flipped learning
Interactive introduction to the themes and learning assignments
Independent study and theme-specific learning assignments
Group discussions and peer learning
Peer feedback
Self-reflection
Personal action and development plan
The learning portfolio will be constructed of theme-specific learning assignments, including a personal action and development plan.

Guidance will be available during the course as follows:
Introductions to themes and learning assignments
Guidance of group discussions
Peer-to-peer discussions
Peer feedback
Personal feedback on the portfolio

The grade for the course is based on the competence shown in the personal portfolio. The portfolio will be prepared throughout the duration of the course.

Exam schedules

The theme-specific learning assignments must be completed and returned during the course.
Group discussions must be attended to in accordance with the course timetable.
The personal portfolio must be returned by 30th November 2024.
The retake of the personal portfolio is possible on 15th January 2025 and 30th January 2025.

Completion alternatives

Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
Studification
More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide

Student workload

Preparing for classroom sessions to complete theme-specific learning assignments 4*10 h = 40 h
Interactive and collaborative classroom sessions 10*2 h = 20 h
Completing the personal final assignment 48 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1

You recognize the significance of self-leadership theories and tools. You understand the importance of goals and motivation related to your studies, work, and personal life. You identify the significance of self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-confidence in personal development. You recognize the aspects of physical, mental, emotional, social, and professional well-being. You identify the importance of time management and stress management in personal well-being. You understand the necessity and benefits of personal development. You can take responsibility for your actions, consider others, and evaluate what you have learned. Your reporting is consistent but contains some language and reporting guideline deficiencies. There is room for improvement in adhering to given deadlines.

Satisfactory 2

You are familiar with the basic theories and tools of self-leadership. You understand the significance of goals and motivational factors related to your studies, work, and personal life. You recognize the importance of self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-confidence in personal development. You identify the aspects of physical, mental, emotional, social, and professional well-being. You are aware of the importance of time management and stress management in personal well-being. You recognize the necessity and benefits of personal development. You can take responsibility for your actions, consider others, and evaluate what you have learned. Your reporting is consistent, with minor language and reporting guideline deficiencies. There is a need for improvement in adhering to given deadlines.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3

You understand the basic theories and tools of self-leadership. You can define goals related to your studies, work, and personal life, understand your motivational factors, and can achieve your goals. You know yourself, can develop your self-esteem and self-confidence, and understand their significance in your personal development. You understand the importance of physical, mental, emotional, social, and professional well-being factors. You understand the role of time management and stress management in supporting personal well-being. You can create a personal development plan. You can take responsibility for your actions and share your knowledge with others. Your reporting is consistent, justified, and follows the reporting guidelines, but may contain occasional errors. You can operate within given deadlines.

Very Good 4

You have a deep understanding of the basic theories and tools of self-leadership. You can define goals related to your studies, work, and personal life, understand your motivational factors, and can successfully achieve your goals. You know yourself well, can develop your self-esteem and self-confidence, and understand their significance in your personal development. You master the factors of physical, mental, emotional, social, and professional well-being in your life. You have control over time management and stress management methods to support your personal well-being. You can create, implement, and evaluate a personal development plan. You can take responsibility for your actions, consider others, and evaluate what you have learned. Your reporting is consistent, convincing, and adheres to reporting guidelines. You can act responsibly within given deadlines.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5

You master the basic theories and tools of self-leadership. You can define goals related to your studies, work, and personal life, understand your motivational factors, and consistently achieve your goals. You have a deep understanding of yourself, continually develop your self-esteem and self-confidence, and understand their significance in your ongoing personal development. You have complete control over the factors of physical, mental, emotional, social, and professional well-being in your life. You concretely apply time management and stress management methods to support your personal well-being. You can critically create, implement, and evaluate a personal development plan. You take responsibility for your actions, consider others, and critically evaluate what you have learned. Your reporting is consistently logical, convincing, and follows reporting guidelines meticulously. You can act responsibly and effectively within given deadlines.

Further information

The course assessment methods include:
Assessment of own competence related to the learning portfolio
Peer review related to theme-specific learning assignments
The teacher’s feedback on the learning portfolio
Assessment of competence, feedback and course grade based on the learning portfolio