Personal Development: AspirationLaajuus (2 cr)

Learning objectives

Upon completion of the module, the student is able to
• identify personal abilities, strengths and the factors influencing them
• identify the knowledge and skills that you need to develop to reach your goals
• use positive psychology tools for self-empowerment
• understand the meaning of well-being and develop some tools for coping and well-being

Contents

• Positive Psychology tools: PERMA-model by Martin Seligman
• Self-evaluation of your abilities and potential for success
• Self-knowledge and self-efficacy, personal strengths

Starting level and linkage with other courses

The module is suggested to accomplish after the 1st year “Personal Development: Planning module” and is targeted only to HH Degree students (not available for open university students)

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

self-coaching exercises
individual exercises
small group exercises

The learning goals of this module can be reached in the following ways:
a. In this module, three main learning methods are used: (1) contact teaching; (2) directed learning; and (3) self-directed learning. A proportion of the module hours provide the opportunity for teaching contact between students and experts (facilitators and/or industry partners). Contact teaching takes the following forms: interactive lectures, tutorials, workshops, industry visits. Various forms of directed learning are used, such as, individual and group assignments. Self-directed learning is also an important part of this module and students are encouraged to develop the ability to learn on their own and thus to take more responsibility for setting the objectives of their study work. Students should put emphasis on text review and vigorous reflection.
Assessing one´s own learning is a compulsory part of the module.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Successful completion of the module is evaluated on a scale pass/fail.
Pass
The student immerses oneself in PERMA-model and accomplishes all the exercises with reflection.

Fail
The student does not accomplish the exercises of PERMA.