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Foundational Leadership and Lifeskills Course outline

Language: English

Kind of delivery: Fully Online

Number of hours:
8 hours

Course duration:
Self-paced

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course teaches practical skills to help you work and lead better in groups, understand group dynamics, communicate effectively, and become more self-aware and inclusive.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR?

This course is for activists, educators, trade unionists, and community leaders who want to improve their group work, leadership, and communication skills to support collective action and social change.

PRE-REQUISITES: WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED CRITERIA FOR ATTENDING THIS COURSE?

  • A device such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone
  • A stable internet connection
  • Access to email and a web browser
  • Ability to use basic online tools (like Zoom, Google Docs, or a learning platform)

COURSE DURATION, NUMBER OF SESSIONS AND MODE OF DELIVERY

Duration determined by the participants as this is a self-paced course, with 8 sessions to complete in the course. Participants can also run the course in a group setting.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Work more effectively in group settings  
  • Recognize and respond to group dynamics  
  • Communicate clearly and listen actively  
  • Identify and address unconscious bias  
  • Create shared goals and foster collaboration  
  • Value different perspectives and contributions  
  • Reflect on your own practice for ongoing learning and development  
  • Support collective action with greater confidence and self-awareness

SESSION OVERVIEW

Module 1: Orientation session

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-learning on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: Module 1 is an introduction to the course, the education team, the online platform, and helps you get started with reflective practice by setting up your learning journal.
DURATION (minutes): 60 minutes

Module 2: Introductions – This is me, who are you?

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-paced activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: Module 2 is about getting to know your group, setting group rules for working together, and learning how to make the most of reflective practice.
DURATION (minutes): 60 minutes

Module 3: Group work and group dynamics- What kind of team player am I?

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-paced activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: Module 3 explores the basics of group work, the challenges and rewards it brings, and highlights the importance of relationship-building and teamwork from both individual and group perspectives.
DURATION (minutes): 90 minutes

Module 4: Expectations – Mine ,Yours and Ours?

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-paced activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: Module 4 focuses on understanding and discussing expectations within a group, emphasizing the importance of identifying all perspectives and finding common ground for successful collaboration.
DURATION (minutes): 60 minutes

Module 5: Awareness and Listening Skills and Communication Styles

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self- learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: Module 5 helps develop awareness and listening skills while exploring different communication styles, including assertive, passive, aggressive, and passive-aggressive.
DURATION (minutes): 60 minutes

Module 6: Unconscious Bias

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-paced activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: Module 6 examines unconscious bias, its contributors, and how to counteract it, along with exploring the Pyramid of Hate and the importance of language.
DURATION (minutes): 30 minutes

Module 7: Building a successful team

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-paced activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: Module 7 encourages participants to apply their learning to their own group settings, focusing on valuing contributions, recognizing differing values placed on people, tasks, skills, and professions.
DURATION (minutes): 30 minutes

Module 8: Reflecting and Sharing your learning

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-paced activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: Module 8 invites participants to select a topic from the course and explore how they will apply the learning to their personal and professional contexts.
DURATION (minutes): 30 minutes

Course Evaluation

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-learning on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: Participants evaluate the course
DURATION (minutes): 5 minutes