Objectives
The objective of the course is to support students participating in the Sandbox Programme and provide the necessary abilities for them to complete it.
Description
The seminars take place during two semesters. The topics covered in the seminars and the corresponding homework have been planned in a way that support the students during their participation in the Sandbox Programme and equip them with practical skills to manage their self-development during and after the program.
Schedule for autumn and spring semesters 2024/2025
Sessions are held from 10:15 till 13:45 in Sandbox, room 3092.
| Seminar 1 | 18.09.2024 | Introduction and goal setting, forming the group |
| Seminar 2 | 30.10.2024 | Self-management and self-analysis |
| Seminar 3 | 11.12.2024 | Time management, and focus |
| Seminar 4 | 19.02.2025 | Stress management, and creativity |
| Seminar 5 | 19.03.2025 | Factors of success and failure, taking responsibility |
| Seminar 6 | 23.04.2025 | Feedback and self-assessment |
Learning outcomes
A student that has taken the course has developed their understanding and gained practical skills in topics such as self-management and -analysis, time management and focusing, creativity, coping with stress.
Credits: 1 ECTS autumn semester and 2 ECTS spring semester
Assessment criteria
This is non-differentiated (pass, fail, not present) course. The student has passed the course if they fill the following requirements:
- participated in all seminars
- submitted all homework tasks by the deadline
- all homework tasks correspond to the minimum requirements set
The assessment criteria for each homework task are provided at the seminar with a detailed description of the task.
Options for taking tests/exams at later date
Possibilities for the overdue work submissions are decided case-by-case.
This course is part of Sandbox. Learn more about Sandbox on https://sandbox.cs.ut.ee/