Self-Leadership and Communication SkillsLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: 5G00FG13
Credits
2 op
Objectives
The student
1. improves his life management and cognitive control skills.
2. improves his group work and communication skills.
3. improves in identifying his strengths and needs for development and setting his own goals.
Content
Self-Leadership skills mean various activities that aim to improve and maintain one’s well-being at work and in life. They could include e.g. tools for time and stress management as well as exercises to improve awareness of one’s strengths, needs, values, attitudes, thoughts and feelings.
The modern work culture that underlines efficiency and quantity over quality easily steers people towards instant needs satisfaction instead of focusing on the good quality of life. This might lead people into workaholism and exhaustion. Good self-leadership skills help to protect people’s well-being both as a student and later in the working life.
Communication skills are basic skills that can develop throughout life. The importance of good communication skills in working life is constantly growing. A person with good communication skills is able to recognize and appreciate different personality types and is capable of considering other people’s feelings and opinions as well as negotiating solutions in conflicts. Communication skills are needed not only in face-to-face situations but also in writing. Good communication skills improve working atmosphere, efficiency and well-being of the workers.
The aim of this course is to study the basic tools of self-leadership and develop one’s communication skills.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Pass: The student participates in contact lessons and takes active part in group conversations and group work. The students submits the personal learning diary on time.
Fail: The student does not take part in the required number of contact lessons, does not participate in the group work, or submit the personal learning diary on time.
Enrolment period
09.06.2024 - 20.09.2024
Timing
16.09.2024 - 15.11.2024
Credits
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Software Engineering
Teachers
- Kristiina Tillander
Person in charge
Kristiina Tillander
Groups
-
24I260EB
-
24I260EA
Objectives (course unit)
The student
1. improves his life management and cognitive control skills.
2. improves his group work and communication skills.
3. improves in identifying his strengths and needs for development and setting his own goals.
Content (course unit)
Self-Leadership skills mean various activities that aim to improve and maintain one’s well-being at work and in life. They could include e.g. tools for time and stress management as well as exercises to improve awareness of one’s strengths, needs, values, attitudes, thoughts and feelings.
The modern work culture that underlines efficiency and quantity over quality easily steers people towards instant needs satisfaction instead of focusing on the good quality of life. This might lead people into workaholism and exhaustion. Good self-leadership skills help to protect people’s well-being both as a student and later in the working life.
Communication skills are basic skills that can develop throughout life. The importance of good communication skills in working life is constantly growing. A person with good communication skills is able to recognize and appreciate different personality types and is capable of considering other people’s feelings and opinions as well as negotiating solutions in conflicts. Communication skills are needed not only in face-to-face situations but also in writing. Good communication skills improve working atmosphere, efficiency and well-being of the workers.
The aim of this course is to study the basic tools of self-leadership and develop one’s communication skills.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass: The student participates in contact lessons and takes active part in group conversations and group work. The students submits the personal learning diary on time.
Fail: The student does not take part in the required number of contact lessons, does not participate in the group work, or submit the personal learning diary on time.
Location and time
20 Sept - 15 Nov, 2024
Exam schedules
There is no exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
To pass the course, the student needs to:
-participate at least 7 out of 8 contact lessons.
-submit at least 6 out of 7 weekly assignments written according to the instructions.
-participate in the group work presentation.
All written work must follow the ethical guidelines for students. See:
https://intra.tuni.fi/en/teaching/student-administration/academic-integrity-students-0/academic-ethics-students
If a students fails to follow the above mentioned ethical guidellines, it is possible their assignments will not be accepted.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Teaching methods
contact lessons, discussions, individual and group work, weekly assignments
Learning materials
All material and links to recommended reading are given in TuniMoodle.
Recommended reading:
Martela, Frank: A Wonderful Life (Harper Design 2020)
Saari, Oskari: Aki Hintsa - The Core - Better Life, Better Performance (WSOY 2015)
Manson, Mark: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck - A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Harper 2016)
Hari Johann: Stolen Focus - Why You Can't Pay Attention (Bloomsbury Publishing 2022)
-to be continued...
Completion alternatives
As a free-choice study there are no alternative ways to pass the course.
Enrolment period
15.07.2023 - 29.09.2023
Timing
20.09.2023 - 30.11.2023
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Software Engineering
Teachers
- Kristiina Tillander
Person in charge
Kristiina Tillander
Groups
-
23I260EB
-
23I260EADegree Programme in Software Engineering
Objectives (course unit)
The student
1. improves his life management and cognitive control skills.
2. improves his group work and communication skills.
3. improves in identifying his strengths and needs for development and setting his own goals.
Content (course unit)
Self-Leadership skills mean various activities that aim to improve and maintain one’s well-being at work and in life. They could include e.g. tools for time and stress management as well as exercises to improve awareness of one’s strengths, needs, values, attitudes, thoughts and feelings.
The modern work culture that underlines efficiency and quantity over quality easily steers people towards instant needs satisfaction instead of focusing on the good quality of life. This might lead people into workaholism and exhaustion. Good self-leadership skills help to protect people’s well-being both as a student and later in the working life.
Communication skills are basic skills that can develop throughout life. The importance of good communication skills in working life is constantly growing. A person with good communication skills is able to recognize and appreciate different personality types and is capable of considering other people’s feelings and opinions as well as negotiating solutions in conflicts. Communication skills are needed not only in face-to-face situations but also in writing. Good communication skills improve working atmosphere, efficiency and well-being of the workers.
The aim of this course is to study the basic tools of self-leadership and develop one’s communication skills.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass: The student participates in contact lessons and takes active part in group conversations and group work. The students submits the personal learning diary on time.
Fail: The student does not take part in the required number of contact lessons, does not participate in the group work, or submit the personal learning diary on time.
Location and time
27 Sept - 22 Nov, 2023
Exam schedules
There is no exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
To pass the course, the student needs to:
-participate at least 7 out of 8 contact lessons.
-submit at least 6 out of 7 weekly assignments written according to the instructions.
-participate in the group work presentation.
All written work must follow the ethical guidelines for students. See:
https://intra.tuni.fi/en/teaching/student-administration/academic-integrity-students-0/academic-ethics-students
If a students fails to follow the above mentioned ethical guidellines, it is possible their assignments will not be accepted.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Teaching methods
contact lessons, discussions, individual and group work, weekly assignments
Learning materials
All material and links to recommended reading are given in TuniMoodle.
Recommended reading:
Martela, Frank: A Wonderful Life (Harper Design 2020)
Saari, Oskari: Aki Hintsa - The Core - Better Life, Better Performance (WSOY 2015)
Manson, Mark: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck - A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Harper 2016)
Hari Johann: Stolen Focus - Why You Can't Pay Attention (Bloomsbury Publishing 2022)
-to be continued...
Completion alternatives
As a free-choice study there are no alternative ways to pass the course.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
-The student fails to participate in the contact lessons (min. of 7), or does not submit acceptable weekly assigments (min. of 6), or fails to participate in the group work presentation.
-The student commits a fraud in connections with written assignments. See the link to ethical guidelines above.
Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
To pass the course, the student needs to:
-participate at least 7 out of 8 contact lessons.
-submit at least 6 out of 7 weekly assignments written according to the instructions.
-participate in the group work presentation.
All written work must follow the ethical guidelines for students. See:
https://intra.tuni.fi/en/teaching/student-administration/academic-integrity-students-0/academic-ethics-students
If a students fails to follow the above mentioned ethical guidellines, it is possible their assignments will not be accepted.
Enrolment period
30.06.2022 - 15.09.2022
Timing
06.09.2022 - 18.11.2022
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Software Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Software Engineering
Teachers
- Kristiina Tillander
Person in charge
Kristiina Tillander
Groups
-
22I260EA
-
22I260EBDegree Programme in Software Engineering
Objectives (course unit)
The student
1. improves his life management and cognitive control skills.
2. improves his group work and communication skills.
3. improves in identifying his strengths and needs for development and setting his own goals.
Content (course unit)
Self-Leadership skills mean various activities that aim to improve and maintain one’s well-being at work and in life. They could include e.g. tools for time and stress management as well as exercises to improve awareness of one’s strengths, needs, values, attitudes, thoughts and feelings.
The modern work culture that underlines efficiency and quantity over quality easily steers people towards instant needs satisfaction instead of focusing on the good quality of life. This might lead people into workaholism and exhaustion. Good self-leadership skills help to protect people’s well-being both as a student and later in the working life.
Communication skills are basic skills that can develop throughout life. The importance of good communication skills in working life is constantly growing. A person with good communication skills is able to recognize and appreciate different personality types and is capable of considering other people’s feelings and opinions as well as negotiating solutions in conflicts. Communication skills are needed not only in face-to-face situations but also in writing. Good communication skills improve working atmosphere, efficiency and well-being of the workers.
The aim of this course is to study the basic tools of self-leadership and develop one’s communication skills.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass: The student participates in contact lessons and takes active part in group conversations and group work. The students submits the personal learning diary on time.
Fail: The student does not take part in the required number of contact lessons, does not participate in the group work, or submit the personal learning diary on time.
Location and time
Tue 12-14, 6.9. - 25.10
Exam schedules
There is no exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
To pass the course, the student needs to:
-participate 6 out of 7 contact lessons.
-submit a learning diary written according to the instructions.
-participate in the group work presentation.
For the learning diary, 6 weekly assignments are given. By the end of the course, the assignments are collected into one document which is submitted by the deadline. To pass, the student has to do a minimum of 5 weekly assignments according to the given instructions.
All written work must follow the ethical guidelines for students. See:
https://intra.tuni.fi/en/teaching/student-administration/academic-integrity-students-0/academic-ethics-students
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Teaching methods
contact lessons, individual and group work, discussions, writing a learning diary, participating in group work
Learning materials
All material and links to recommended reading are given in TuniMoodle.
Recommended reading:
Martela, Frank: A Wonderful Life (Harper Design 2020)
Saari, Oskari: Aki Hintsa - The Core - Better Life, Better Performance (WSOY 2015)
Manson, Mark: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck - A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Harper 2016)
Completion alternatives
As a free-choice study there are no alternative ways to pass the course.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
--The student fails to participate in the contact lessons (6 out of 7), does not submit an acceptable learning diary, fails to participate in the group work presentation.
-The student commits a fraud in connections with written assignments. See the link above.
Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
To pass the course, a student must:
-participate in 6 out of 7 contact lessons.
-submit an acceptable learning diary by the deadline. Acceptable = the assignments are done according to the given instructions and follow the ethical guidelines for students. See the link above.
-participate in the group work presentation.