Course Description
In this course, participants will enhance their self-awareness by unpacking the elements of motivational cognition. They will examine their personal roles in systems of privilege and marginalization, fostering equity-centered self-leadership.
Course Outline
- Motivated Cognition
- How Motivated Cognition Produces Biases
- Exploring Social Identity Theory
- Journaling Prompts and Self-Assessment Tools
- Linking Self-Regulation with Motivated Cognition
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- develop a stronger sense of self-awareness;
- understand personal roles in systems of privilege and marginalization;
- become more thoughtful leaders through a lens of equity
Microcredential
This course provides learners with the opportunity to earn a microcredential. A microcredential is evidence of a skill or competency that is employment related. Dalhousie microcredentials are developed in collaboration with employers, industries, and/or organizations that relate to the content. A microcredential can be displayed on social media pages, digital resumes, personal webpages, and in email signatures. To earn the microcredential in this course, learners will need to successfully complete a competency-based assessment.
Notes
The Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.Recommended For
This course is ideal for anyone looking to deepen their self-awareness.Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Inclusive Leadership : Required