Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit draws strongly on the expanding fields of positive psychology and positive organsiational scholarship, to provide students with a sound practical, theoretical and empirical grounding for developing enhanced self knowledge, self esteem and efficacy, resilience, well being, effective relationships and a high quality of life.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. develop skills in self-awareness, acceptance and effective goal setting
2. enhance skills in identifying and developing personal srengths; efficacy, positive thinking and self-talk, change; optimism and resiliency
3. enhance skills in understanding and developing effective, mutually beneficial relationships
4. develop skill in applying all concepts (above) to achieve enhanced individual, team, organisational and community success.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 70%
Examination: 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Jeff McLean

Contact hours

39 contact hours

Prohibitions

MGX9940