Johtajuus seikkailukasvatuksessa (5cr)
Course unit code: ADPE2
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- English
Objective
Students
- are familiar with the different styles of leadership and the methods of coaching pedagogy
- are familiar with the principles of outdoor leadership
- know how to apply self-leadership, active followership and designated leadership
- are aware of their leadership competencies and know how to progressively develop them
- familiarize themselves with a range of decision-making methods
Content
Students develop an understanding of leadership skills needed to implement safe and goal-oriented outdoor adventure activities. The course focuses on a range of leadership competencies and on how to develop them. Moreover, attention is paid to leaders’ self-awareness and on how to further develop the methods and practices of good leadership. Students learn to apply different leadership styles and decision-making methods, considering their own level of competence, the target group and the situation.
Further information
Themes covered
- Safety skills: competences for outdoor leaders, self-awareness
- Technical skills: competences for outdoor leaders, self-awareness
- Group phenomenon: Expedition behaviour and stages of group development, Observing group dynamics basics, Conflict resolution, Decision making in various stages of group development and leader’s tasks/roles,
- Pedagogical skills: Principles of leadership, Definition of a good leader, Leadership quadrant Nols, Leadership styles principles, Self awareness, self leadership, active followership, peer leadership, designated leadership,
- Communication skills: Communication, listening, feedback
- Competences for outdoor leaders: safety, technical, environmental, instructional, organizational, facilitation, Self awareness and competence development, Fixed/growth mindset
- Judgement and decision making: rational/intuitive decision making, Group involvement/time, Human factors
- Environmental skills: Attitude, ethics, values, Sustainablility in planning processes and activities, Environmental competences
Level: Explorer