Development as a leader (5cr)

Materials

Public learning material (books, articles, videos, etc.) that are required for passing the course (‘must know’).

The learning material needed for completing this implementation must be described in detail in compliance with JAMK’s reporting instructions,

NOT by indicating the location of the material in a web-based learning environment or by telling that the material will be announced later. Peppi allows describing the course material in Jamk’s common studies, for example

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

International connections

In the web page of curricula, this field is referred to as ‘Internationality’. Describe how the internationalisation aspect is accommodated in this implementation.

Completion alternatives

This is used for describing whether this implementation can be completed in different ways. Is studyfication possible? Is there total virtual or contact choice or is there non-stop choice.

Further information

Describe the evaluation methods used, e.g. continuous feedback, self-evaluation, peer evaluation. The assessment of learning is enhancement-led evaluation.

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.

You can also write other important additional information if necessary. Note the course section also has an additional information for students field.

Employer connections

In the study guide, this field is referred to as ‘Working life connections’. Various kinds of introductions to working life, alumni cooperation, visiting lecturers, etc. can be described here

Student workload

Describe the learning assignments and the time needed for completing them and the student’s other scheduling (e.g. teaching sessions and studying of literature, preparing for lectures, etc.)

(See e.g. “Anna aikaa ajatella”: http://bcbu.oulu.fi/Syomitja.pd f)

Instructions on the workload posed by online teaching: https://karvi.fi/app/uploads/2015/01/KKA_1106.pdf

Also use Moodle's credit calculator to your advantage.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You are able to evaluate and analyse yourself and your leadership based on leadership theories and course assignments. You are able to analyse the implementation of ethical principles in your work community and/or organisation by reflecting on your ethical leadership. You are able to plan your leadership career in a goal-oriented and versatile way.

Content scheduling

You can check the progress and schedule of the implementation if different kinds of phasing is involved (lab exercises, introductions to working life, etc.); indicate when they are scheduled to take place during the course of the implementation.

Exam schedules

Indicate the date and time of the actual exam and all retake opportunities. Is the exam a conventional exam, home exam, online exam or classroom exam, etc.

Teaching language

en

Teaching methods

This field is used for describing the methods of teaching and learning used in the implementation and how student guidance, e.g. giving of feedback, will be arranged.

- e.g. flipped learning, problem-based learning, case study, design thinking, project-based learning, online pedagogy, etc.

Explain what the above mean as concrete activities in this implementation.

- e.g. lectures/online lectures, webinars, exercises/learning assignments, seminars/workshops, various methods of online pedagogy

- blogs, vlogs, online tests, knowledge tests, etc.

Location and time

If necessary, you can enter the dates and campus in the field. More precise times and places are described in the timetables. Please note that the information in this field should be updated separately if there are changes to the dates or places.

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5

Qualifications

No prior knowledge required.

Content

In this course, you will learn about self-awareness, self-leadership, leader identity, agency in leadership, leadership theories and concepts, ethical leadership, and career development for leaders. You will apply the competence gained to develop and enhance your leadership.

Objective

Purpose of the course
Leadership is a key skill in various organisations in working life. Development as a leader course helps students in understanding leadership, enhancing their self-awareness, identifying their personal strengths and areas for development, as well as analysing, reflecting, and developing themselves as leaders. Through self-awareness and reflection, understanding of one’s own leadership is increased, and enabling the planning of a leadership career and potentially even improving one’s career prospects.

It is important to be able to adapt the leadership style to the organisation’s goals. Leadership has various effects on different functions of the organisation, such as communication, conflict management, and decision-making. Understanding the principles of ethical and responsible leadership is important so that a leader can take ethical responsibility for their organisation and employees. This creates a framework for growing responsible, fair, sustainable, and ethical leaders.

The course aims to develop the following competencies:

Learning to learn
You can evaluate and plan your leadership career in a versatile and goal-oriented way.

Ethics
You can promote the realisation of ethical principles in work communities and organisations with your leadership.

The learning objectives of the course are:
You will increase your self-awareness, which will enable you to analyse and evaluate your leadership from the perspectives of self-management, leadership, and management in general. You can apply key leadership theories and concepts to strengthen your own leadership identity.

You can promote the implementation of ethical principles in your work community and/or organisation by reflecting on your ethical leadership and acting as a role model in your organisation. You can plan your leadership career through self-reflection.

Developing as a leader is a process that requires time and self- and peer reflection to grow. Considering this development, the course lasts for a semester/year.