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What is the role of 'the self' in youth and community leadership? What are the personal dispositions required for youth and community leadership and how might these be nurtured within, for and by the self, and/or by others? In this course, students will explore self-leadership from contemporary psychological, philosophical, cultural, and/or any other theoretical perspective/s relevant to their situation and to contemporary Aotearoa. Kaupapa Maori approaches will be explored, as part of which students will be required to have experienced a stay on the noho marae (or alternative ).
Leadership is a complex and dynamic process and leaders are often in a process of continuous formation. Underlying values, assumptions, beliefs, and expectations about the way the world is or should be can shape attempts to lead or be led. Leaders are affected by their understanding of themselves in the world. That is, leaders (and followers) are affected by the ethical, political, sociocultural and social-emotional contexts in which they live. In this course, students will become familiar with philosophical, psychological and sociocultural perspectives on self-awareness and understanding the self in relation to the world, and will critique these perspectives in light of Aotearoa’s bicultural commitments. Student will be introduced to contemporary literature and discourses on leadership across other disciplines before moving to engage with mātauranga Māori perspectives. The underlying assumption of this course is that leading others begins with leading the self, which in turn starts with attempting to understand the self and the world.
Students who successfully complete this course will have begun to develop their knowledge and understandings of1. contemporary approaches to leadership of the self, 2. Kaupapa Māori perspectives on youth and community leadership, including the importance of identity in the broader contexts of whānau, hapū and iwi, 3. the influence of wider ethical, political, sociocultural, educational and social-emotional contexts on youth and community leadership development,4. the role of culture, beliefs, values and personal dispositions associated with individual leadership.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
As part of this course, students are required to attend a Noho Marae experience on Tuesday-Wednesday the 21-22nd of April in Canterbury. You will have to travel to Otahutahi, Christchurch to partake in this experience covering any travel expenses you might have. Please note that accommodation on the Marae from Tuesday to Wednesday is included in the course fee. However, for 2020 we are able to offer a small scholarship for domestic distance students, Noho Marae travel costs. Any questions about Noho Marae or to see if you are eligible to be supported for travel to Noho Marae, please contact your course coordinator.
Christoph Teschers
Veronica O'Toole and Bernadette Farrell
Domestic fee $777.00
International fee $3,375.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Educational Studies and Leadership .