Singapore University of Social Sciences

The objective of this course is to provide students with the conceptual tools and learning experiences to develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between leadership styles and team performances within experiential learning context. This will be achieved through blended learning of seminars and online learning of theoretical principles and concepts, and the practise of coordinating and leading small teams with authentic communities using place-based learning instructional approach. Students will engage in teams, develop strategies and evaluate impact based on outcomes. This course affords students the opportunity to manage fluid group dynamics, experiment with diverse leadership styles, and strike balances between various developmental levels of their teammates as they work in groups to traverse the challenges posed by the ecological, cultural and economic perspectives of a community. Students will also get to reflect on how theories and case studies are manifested in their real-life context. At the end of the course, students will acquire leadership and team-management abilities, a deeper appreciation of the role of support networks in maintaining team coherence, and the relationships between culture, societal/environmental issues, leadership styles and team dynamics. This course may include outdoor/overseas components.