•   Diet for a Green Planet - Project Development, 5 cr VAL20038-3003 23.03.2023-31.07.2023  5 credits +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student:
    - has the capacity to move from observation and reflection to action and to develop a
    feasible project plan for implementing actions that further sustainability in the local food system.
    - has the ability to listen deeply and reflect on one’s own role, including room for action,
    as a change agent in the local community and global society, and is able to
    reflect on one’s own driving forces in relation to a sustainable leadership.
    - can reflect over one's own organization, in relation to its ability to move to action.
    Prerequisites
    Before participating in this course you should have completed the courses "Diet for a Green Planet - Understanding Sustainability in the Food System (VAL20036) and Diet for a Green Planet - Interventions to Promote Healthy and Sustainable Food (VAL20037)
    Content of the study unit
    · Leadership exercises to deepen self awareness and listening skills
    · The exam project defines the whole third course. A template is offered as a
    guidance. The project is a transformation that the student has a real drive to
    accomplish and it is a real life issue in the students' work place. The studies are
    arranged to support the work preparing the transformation.
    · Stakeholder interviews
    · Deep listening and constructive feedback.
    Further information
    Diet for a Green Planet is delivered as a part-time online studies

    Students need access to computer or pad with internet connection, headphones, a microphone and a webcam.

    The main language in the study unit is English. Other languages can be used in some in part of the discussions and in counselling, for example when focusing on specified issues for a certain region or country.

    Costs: Read more about costs for Open UAS students: https://www.novia.fi/studies/open-uas/
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Lars Fridefors

    Learning material

    Short texts are given that pinpoint the essentials. Otto Scharmer, Four levels of listening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLfXpRkVZaI European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) and relevant national, regional and local strategies for implementation of EUSBSR and Agenda 2030 More information will be provided on the moodle course page

    Learning methods

    Online lectures and group discussions, videos, project work. During the formation of
    the exam project different forms of support and feedback is offered - depending on
    the specific needs.
    Finally after the project is formulated, and communication skills are trained before
    the exam presentation. The students are encouraged to give constructive feedback
    to the project and the presentation. Virtual studies via Moodle, peer interviews, self
    assessment, tasks in Moodle that stepwise build the project, written project plan, oral
    presentation, peer support

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    23.03.2023 - 31.07.2023

    Enrollment date range

    01.12.2022 - 22.03.2023

    Seats

    12 - 50

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Lars Fridefors

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in bioeconomy

    Share of online studies

    5 credits

    Assessment scale

    Approved/Rejected

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Written project plan and oral presentation of the exam project. Online group
    discussions?

    Timing and attendance

    Online
    Course introduction 23rd of March 2023

    Student's schedule and workload

    27 h / credit

    Assessment criteria
    Approved / Failed

    Approval is assessed by completed project work and live presentation. Active
    co-creation, participation and initiatives are also counted.