Growing as a Leader in Health G (11587.2)

Please note these are the 2027 details for this unit
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Growing as a Leader in Health G
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods Online real-time
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Psychology Graduate Level Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit will introduce the learner to the concept of leadership, the theoretical principles and ideologies as well as practical skills and application. This unit begins with knowing yourself as a leader, then builds on this knowledge to explore communication in leadership, and culminates in individual goal-setting for mentorship and further professional development. A face to face intensive will allow students to learn from industry experts and practice practical problem-solving skills.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, student will be able to:
1. Critically analyse leadership theories and concepts, and reflect on their own leadership performance both as an individual practitioner and a member of multidisciplinary teams;
2. Identify and use communication strategies appropriate to intended purpose and audience; and
3. Explore the concept of mentorship and formulate a plan to develop and/or strengthen their capacity as a leader.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2027 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 Online real-time Ms Em Robeska
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 15 February 2027 Online real-time Ms Em Robeska
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Recommended text:

Cole, K. (2018). Leadership and Management: Theory and Practice. Cengage AU.

Suggested reading:

  • Duhigg Charles. The Power of habit. Random House, Longdon 2012
  • Grant-Halvorson Heidi. Nine things successful people do differently. Harvard Business Review Press 2012
  • Grant-Halvorson H, Dweck CS. Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals. Random House, Canada 2010
  • Fraser, Adam. The Third Space. Using Life's Little Transitions to find Balance and Happiness. Penguin Life. 2021
  • Blanchard K, Johnson, S. The One Minute Manager, Harper Collins 2004
  • Haitt JM, Creasey TJ. Change Management- The People Side of Change. 2nd EdProsci Learning Centre Publications 2012. Prosci.org

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial Intelligence

Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments in this unit.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessment at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

  1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment;
  2. the student used GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow;
  3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references, and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener. The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

You will require computer skills to access the internet upload to the Canvas university site submissions in various formats. This unit may involve online meetings in real time using a virtual room. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, please visit the UCLearn Student Help link.

Participation requirements

To pass this unit, students must:

  • Attempt all assessment items, and
  • Achieve 50% overall.

Required IT skills

You will need access to computer, internet, a microphone and camera to participate in this online, realtime unit. For more information and to test your computer, please visit the UCLearn Student Help link.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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