Self and Team Leadership 1 (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The preliminary schedule looks as follows (subject to changes)
Week 5: Forming ST teams, code of conduct
Week 6: Team work, year book
Week 7: Giving receiving feedback
Week 8: Winter break, no class
Week 9: Project management
Week 10: Team building event
Week 11: Multicultural communication
Week 12: Conflict management
Week 13: Participative leadership
Week 14: Problem solving/decision-making
Week 15: Project management, year book
Week 16: Ethics, professional integrity
Week 17: Reserved for Study Tour
Week 18: Study Tour deliverables
Week 19: Future-proof careers
Week 20: Portfolio submission
Week 21: Assessment, module feedback

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

a) Learning with contact teaching including assignments, project work, independent study and possible exams.

b) Independent study, a large report based on literature.

b) Learning by using the work-based learning method “Work&Study” according to a plan that shows how the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student’s work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

c) Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

Assessment of one´s own learning is a compulsory part of each course.

Materials

Materials by the instructors and the students on the following topics
• work effectively and responsibly within a team
• give and receive feedback in a constructive way
• lead others and be a responsible team player
• understand and solve challenges of multicultural teamwork
• develop project management skills

Teaching methods and instruction

Project-based learning; inquiry learning; developmental portfolio; lectures; workshops; counseling; discussion; debate; presentation sessions.

Working life connections

The modules is enhancing the students' employability

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam is previewed for the module

Internationality

The module is taught in English, the class in an international group, the project (study tour) has an international itinerary

Completion alternatives

recognition of prior learning is possible based on prior work experience, subject to extra tasks and assessment

Learning assignments

The module has a number of assignments, including code of conduct, yearbook, tests, portfolio, etc.

Assessment methods

Project management skills, teamwork skills, learning and motivation; project deliverables, self- and peer assessement