Personal GrowthLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Upon completing the course the student is able
* to recognize the future working competencies and is able to develop her/himself according to them.
* to recognize his/her personal strengths and development needs in areas of interaction, teamwork, and leadership work.
* is committed to long-term personal competence enhancement as stated in EQF level 7.
* is able to strengthen her/his capabilities in continuous change and understands the importance of self-leadership in his/her future career.
* develops practical skills in building resilience, self-awareness, compassion, empathy, emotional intelligence, and is able to intentionally cultivate positive emotions in her/his working environment.
* is able to maintain and develop his /her well-being as a future competence

Content

Future working skills and competencies
Personal development in organizations
Working communities, teams and leadership
Self-leadership in changing organizations
Self-awareness and wellbeing

Qualifications

Completed Higher Education Degree

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak