Unit Outline

The aim of this unit is to introduce the concept of positive psychology into leadership practices and principles. The unit has been designed to encourage you to critically explore the theories, constructs and models within positive psychology, and how they can be integrated into the workplace environment. As a relatively new area of academic inquiry and application, but one with a significant evidence base, this filed is concerned with what works in creating a flourishing work environment rather than focusing on organizational deficits. On completing this unit, you will be expected to be familiar with positive psychology concepts, be able to discuss these concepts critically, and be able to review the potential of positive psychology principles in terms of your own working relationships and leadership practice. Having said that, this unit will not be teaching you how to become positive psychology practitioners per se, but you will have the potential to draw on a positive psychology perspective in your approach to your work either as an employee or a leader in the health and human service context.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Explain the underlying principles and evidence base of positive psychology and its relevance in workplace and organisational settings.
2.	Analyse and apply positive psychology principles in the workplace and to your role as a leader and team member.
3.	Critically analyse and problem solve workplace challenges using positive psychology principles/strategies to maintain a healthy and vibrant workplace culture.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Critical essay	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Discussion board participation	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Assignment	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Critical essay

Task Description:

Critical essay on the positive psychology movement

Task Length:

Up to 1500 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Define positive psychology, explain its key features, and the strengths and weaknesses inherent in this paradigm, with reference to the evidence base	LO1
2	Identify and discuss from your module one readings, the characteristics of a positive workplace and organisational culture	LO1
3	Evidence of broad scholarly reading from appropriate peer reviewed sources	LO1
4	Demonstrated ability to adhere to academic standards; logical structure, clarity of expression, correct use of grammar spelling, and citations of refences according to style guide; adheres to word limit	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 2: Discussion board participation

Task Description:

Participation in 4 discussion board questions

Task Length:

4 questions 2000 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Discuss relevant elements of positive psychology and leadership and workplace practice	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Participation and contribution to the learning community	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Timeliness, number and clarity of posts	LO1

Assessment Task 3: Assignment

Task Description:

Assignment addressing 3 hypothetical workplace
situations

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Addresses the task and develops a strategy to solve the problem using the principles and practices of positive psychology	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Demonstrate critical thinking about positive psychology in discussion and justification of response to each problem	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Effective use of credible evidence: breadth of reading and quality of evidence; integration	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Communication skills: demonstrated ability in academic writing; expression, spelling, punctuation, grammar; appropriate referencing; adheres to word limit for each vignette	LO1, LO2, LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.