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OLET1403: Student Leadership: Community Engagement

Semester 1, 2024 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This OLE aims to give students theoretical and practical underpinning for their leadership aspirations and provide students with the opportunity to develop and practise relevant skills. The curriculum includes provision of foundational areas to support and inform study into leadership skills, the opportunity to broadly apply leadership skills and a strong focus on personal development and communication. The UoS comprises of a core 0 CP UoS called Student Leadership: Core and a 2 CP UoS called Student Leadership: Community Engagement, whereby the focus is on leadership in the community, workplace and industry and with different groups of people including clients, organisations and patients. The attributes of key community leaders will be discussed and evaluated. Students wishing to extend their leadership knowledge can undertake related Student Leadership OLEs in Representation and Peer Mentoring, each of 2 credits points, to scaffold student achievement.

Unit details and rules

Unit code OLET1403
Academic unit Health Sciences
Credit points 2
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Leigh Wilson, leigh.wilson@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Lisa Vaccaro, lisa.vaccaro@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Interview Analysis
Analysis of interview #earlyfeedbacktask
5% Week 02
Due date: 28 Feb 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 03 Mar 2024
150 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Small continuous assessment Introductory Quiz
Online Quiz
25% Week 04
Due date: 15 Mar 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 22 Mar 2024
25 questions
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Leadership Style Analysis
Critical analysis of a leader the student admires.
30% Week 05
Due date: 22 Mar 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 29 Mar 2024
300 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Assignment Reflection on Leadership
written assignment
40% Week 12
Due date: 17 May 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 24 May 2024
350 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

Assessment 1: Interview Analysis (5%) Week 2. (150 words). The first assignment is a 150-word analysis of three hypothetical interview scenarios to be written by you, not AI or another person.

Assessment 2: Online Quiz: (25%) Week 4. 25 questions on the introductory concepts of this unit of study. 

Assessment 3: Written Work (30%) Week 5. (300 words) AI-generated written piece on the leadership style and successes of a famous leader the student admires. Students must follow Uni Guidelines on how to use AI and state which part/s of the assessment is/are their own (identifying which leadership styles from the literature that the leader uses) and which part/s AI-generated.

Assessment 4: Reflection on Leadership: Week 12 (350 words) Prepare a 350 word (+/-10%, excluding the reference list, title, and subheadings) of key learning throughout the semester and propose a leadership development plan for yourself beyond this OLE.  Consider what type of community leader will you be, what sort of leader does your community need you to be, and are there unique types of leaders that you are drawn to after completing this OLE.  Refer to the LMS for more details.

 

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2021 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard. For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Written work submitted after 23:59 on the due date will be considered late. Please ensure you give yourself ample time to account for unexpected hold-ups or technical difficulties. It is the student's responsibility to ensure they submit the correct file to the correct portal. Any resubmitted documents uploaded after the due date/time are docked the same as late submissions. Penalties for late submission will follow University policy

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Ongoing There are no scheduled lectures for this OLE as all resources are provided online. However, in completing the modules, students need to be mindful of assessment due dates and prepare accordingly. Independent study (20 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: There are no specific attendance requirements or face to face classes timetable for this UoS as all materials and associated interactions are provided through Canvas.
  • Required materials: Online/distance education units of study have the following computer requirements: 1. desktop computer or laptop (not tablet); 2. webcam and microphone (built-in or external); 3. connection to network with sufficient internet speed: at least 3Mbps download speed and 3Mbps upload.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 2 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 40-50 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. develop strategies for effective engagement with stakeholders and community leaders through effective written and verbal communication, including effective interviewing skills
  • LO2. demonstrate positive and constructive attitudes of curiosity, acceptance, integrity and authenticity towards stakeholders, including demonstration of perspective thinking and empathy
  • LO3. demonstrate reflective skills and plans for improvement when dealing with leadership issues in the community, workplace and industry
  • LO4. demonstrate adaptive approach to problem solving using a myriad of approaches such as systems and complex thinking.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

assessments descriptions, rubrics, and exemplars have all been updated

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