Optional Studies (6ECTS)

The first optional course that I had was:

Positive Leadership (3 ECTS)

At a professional and personal level, I think the understanding and application of positive leadership will build and maintain great relationships be it in the role of a teacher, wife, sister or daughter.  By being a positive leader, one can lead with purpose and excellence, have a sense of optimism and positive vision. My professional background is in international business and being optimistic is considered an important attribute.

My group activity performed during the course was Lego Building where i was in a group 1. we were 3 members in all in Group 1. We then gave Group 2 and Group 3 the challenge to build some animals and the teacher, Mrs Dana Linkeschova, had to identify the animals of both groups. The idea was to observe how group 2 and 3 started with the challenge and the ways they brainstormed.

Other group activities that we performed during the class.

Teachers are most of the time in leading roles and using the principles of positive leadership leads to improving the quality of teaching and also developing the professional skills of the teacher. Also, at the individual level, applying the principles of positive leadership takes the person from negativity towards positivity. This is important to build optimism and trust. During the contact classes of this course I have been able to understand the main parts and principles of leading people and managing things in teaching.