Self Leadership (4cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Throughout the course, students engage in a combination of independent learning tasks and interactive, collaborative contact sessions featuring group discussions.

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

Rantanen, J. (2013). Vaikuta tunteisiin!: Lisää voimaa tekemiseen. Talentum. (e-kirja)
Salmimies, R. (2008). Onnistu itsesi johtamisessa. Helsinki: WSOYpro

Other materials assigned by the teacher.

Teaching methods

The course is organized around themes.
You will build a portfolio consisting of theme-based learning assignments, including a personal development plan.
Interactive introduction to the themes and learning assignments.
Group discussions and peer learning.
Independent study.
Peer feedback.
Self-reflection.

During the course, you will receive guidance and feedback as follows:
Introductions to the themes and learning assignments.
Guidance of group discussions.
Peer-to-peer discussions and peer feedback.
Personal feedback on the portfolio.

Exam schedules

The theme-specific learning assignments are completed and submitted during the course.
Students participate in group discussions according to the course schedule.
The personal portfolio is submitted at the end of the course.

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

Interactive and collaborative contact sessions: 10 x 1,5 h = 15 h
Preparation for contact sessions: 10 x 1 h = 10 h
Independent study: 83 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

Assessment in the course is based on the skills shown in a personal portfolio, which students build continuously during the course.