MMM111 - Managing Self and Influencing Others
Unit details
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | Nil |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Fannie Wu Trimester 2: Sneha Ashish Chrispal |
| Previously: | Intrapersonal Skills |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MMMM111 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 9 scheduled online seminars |
Note:Non-compulsory support seminars are available during the first few weeks of the trimester. | |
Content
This unit provides students with the necessary tools to develop and improve their intrapersonal skills. Students will undertake self-diagnostic assessments and a reflective practice to identify areas and strategies for self-improvement. This unit also provides opportunities to hone communication skills and engage in career goal-setting for effective personal and professional development.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Discuss concepts and frameworks related to intrapersonal and interpersonal skills for effective decision-making in authentic contexts. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Evaluate strategies to strengthen intrapersonal and interpersonal skills. | GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO3 | Communicate with known audiences in rehearsed situations for personal and professional development using a range of technologies. | GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO4 | Apply intrapersonal and interpersonal skills to set discipline-specific learning and career goals. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Written assessment Part A: Essay Part B: Written reflection | Task A: 700 words Task B: 300 words | Task A: 20% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Portfolio Part A: Poster (two pages) Part B: Written reflection | Part A: 2 pages Part B: 500 words | Part A: 15% Part B: 15% | Week 8 |
| Assessment 3 (Individual) Portfolio Part A: Video recordings Part B: Peer assessment | Part A: 5 minutes Part B: 300 words | Part A: 20% Part B: 20% | Week 10 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: Students must complete the online Introduction to Professional Identity (IPI) module before they gain access to Assessment 2 to evidence student initial development of employability skills.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MMM111 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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