Course Title: Develop and use emotional intelligence

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: EMPL5993C

Course Title: Develop and use emotional intelligence

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.

School: 525T Business & Enterprise

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4421 - Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business

Course Contact: Theresa Lyford

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5444

Course Contact Email: theresa.lyford@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Paul Cabrera

paul.cabrera@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and use emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the workplace.

The unit applies to individuals who are required to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources and who deal with unpredictable problems as part of their job role. These individuals may be responsible for leading a team or work area.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.



National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence

Element:

1.Prepare to develop emotional intelligence

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Develop evaluation criteria for assessing emotional strengths and weaknesses

1.2 Assess emotional strengths and weaknesses against evaluation criteria

1.3 Identify and analyse potential emotional stressors in the workplace

1.4 Identify methods for responding to emotional stressors

1.5 Seek feedback from others to identify and confirm methods for responding to emotional stressors in the workplace

Element:

2.Develop emotional intelligence

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Analyse and document emotional responses of co-workers

2.2 Develop a plan for identifying and responding to a range of emotional expressions

2.3 Apply techniques that indicate flexibility and adaptability in dealing with others in the workplace

2.4 Apply techniques that show consideration for the emotions of others when making decisions

2.5 Consult with relevant stakeholders and identify improvement areas for own emotional intelligence

Element:

3.Promote development of emotional intelligence in others

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify workplace opportunities for others to express their thoughts and feelings

3.2 Develop tasks for assisting others to understand effect of personal behaviour and emotions on others in the workplace

3.3 Implement identified opportunities and tasks in the workplace according to organisational policy and procedures


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to develop and use emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the workplace.

A range of learning activities are provided in this course. These may include collaborative classroom based activities and online self-paced activities.  The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated workplace environment.  We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.  

Pre-Class: Before coming to class it is important for you to log on to your Canvas course, and review required pre-class reading and activities. Other self-paced activities will be delivered through various technology platforms. These may include your contribution to discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.

Sessions: There is one face-to-face classroom session for this unit each week which includes tutorials and workshops.  There are additional activities to support learning and research

 


Teaching Schedule

Semester 1, 2024

Week / Topic 

 

Topic details  

 

Resources/Activities 

 

Assessment 

WEEK 1 

 

Key features of emotional intelligence  

This week we will cover course requirements and support documents / resources. Including: 

-        Course Canvas access 

-        Accuracy of enrolment 

-        Assessment requirements 

-        Plagiarism /Appeals 

-        Extensions /Resubmissions 

-        Feedback in this course 

-        Getting support 

 

We introduce the topic emotional intelligence briefly. 

Reading 

Activities:  

  • Getting to know class, enrolment questions and Quiz 
  • Required Activities - Week 1 videos 

 
 

 

 

WEEK 2 

 

Assessing emotional strengths and weaknesses  

This week we discuss the topic of emotional intelligence further and how it increases self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and positive relationships in the workplace. More specifically, we discuss emotional strengths and weaknesses and evaluate against a range of criteria.  

 

Reading:  

  • Lecture slides for Week 2 
  • Required videos week 2  
  • Recommended reading for week 2  

Activities:  

  • Individual activity to reflect on how are you currently feeling 
  • Required Activities - Week 2 videos & Quiz 

 

 

WEEK 3

Self awareness and dealing with emotions

This week we discuss further how to increases self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and positive relationships in the workplace. More specifically, we discuss Johani’s window

We will discuss in details how to deal with emotions

Reading:  

  • Lecture slides for Week 3
  • Required videos week 3
  • Recommended reading for week 3  

Activities:  

  • Individual activity to reflect on how are you currently feeling 
  • Required Activities - Week 3 videos & Quiz 

 

 

Week 4

Quiz

This week we will recap on what was covered

In class Quiz

In class quiz

AT  1 - Quiz


WEEK 5
 

 

Identifying potential emotional stressors in the workplace  

This week we discuss how to identify stressors in work life. We understand how to rate them, reduce them, cope with them, and eliminate them. We also explore how to respond emotionally to triggers in the workplace.  

 

Reading:  

  • Lecture slides for Week 5
  • Read required and recommended articles & video- week 5 

Activities:  

  • Required Activities
  •  Johari Window activity  

 

 

 

WEEK 6

 

Develop emotional intelligence via feedback  

This week we analyse the topic of how to develop emotional intelligence via feedback. We analyse emotional triggers further and how to respond to the emotional state of others. 

We explore how to apply emotional intelligence techniques in the workplace with flexibility and adaptability. We consider how decision-making styles should factor in the feelings of others and describe behaviour that is inappropriate for a leader. 

Reading:  

  • Lecture slides for Week 6
  • Read Chapter 5:  

Future Directions - Practical Ways to Develop Emotional Intelligence and Confidence in Young People by Diane Carrington and Helen Whitten 

  • Read Required and recommended articles and videos 

Activities:  

  • Apply emotional triggers table 
  • Discussion board activities 

 

 

WEEK 7 

 

Apply EQ techniques to deal with work colleagues 

This week we discuss emotional intelligence in the workplace and the impact on teams. 

 This week we discuss how to build emotional intelligence culture with relevant stakeholders to seek opportunities to improve the workplace.  

  • Lecture slides – week 7 
  • Discussion board activities  

 

Week 8

This week we will prepare for the role play and discuss the importance of emotions in the workplace

  • Prepare Assessment 1– Role Play 

 

 

Week 9

Role Plays

 

AT 2 - Role Play

WEEK 10

 

Consult with stakeholders for improvement of Emotional Intelligence in the workplace 

This week we discuss how to build emotional intelligence culture with relevant stakeholders to seek opportunities to improve the workplace.  

And how to maximize the EQ level

Reading:  

Activities: 

  • Required Activity – read article “Improve and Develop Emotional Intelligence and discuss  
  • Dealing with others in a range of situations with flexibility and adaptability
  • Discussion Board – complete questions and Quiz.  

 

WEEK 11

 

Workplace opportunities to express emotions. 

This week we identify how to encourage and deal with staff members with a range of thoughts and feelings in the workplace.  

Reading:  

Activities: 

  • Required Activity - article: The problem with using "I"statements at work 
  • Discuss how to create opportunities for staff to express difficult emotions - Assessment 2, Q8 
  • Discuss how to apply EQ to workplace conflict 
  • Discussion Board – complete questions and Quiz 

 

WEEK 12

 

Effect of personal behaviour and implement policies and procedures.  

This week we understand how another's behaviour can impact team members in a positive and negative way. 

Reading:  

  • Lecture slides - week 12
  • Watch recommended video 

Activities: 

  • Required Activity - article "Bad Behaviour at Work 
  • Discussion Board – complete questions and Quiz 

 

Week 13

This week we will discuss implementing policies and procedures regarding expected workplace behaviour.  

Reading:  

  • Lecture slides - week 13
  • Watch recommended video 

Activities: 

  • Discussion Board – complete questions and Quiz 

 

 

WEEK 14 

 

 

This week will be a revision of the entire semester and finalise Assessment task 2.  

 Activities: 

  • Complete AT 2

 

 

WEEK 15 

Revision  

This week will be a revision of the entire semester and finalise Assessment task 2.  

 

 

Activities: 

  • Complete AT 2

AT 3 - Portfolio  

WEEK 16 

 

Resit and Resubmit 

This week will be dedicated to re-submission of assessments if needed. 

 

 

WEEK 17 

 

Resit and Resubmit 

This week will be dedicated to re-submission of assessments if needed. 

 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


Assessment Tasks

The following outlines all of your final assessment tasks for BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence.

Your Assessment Tasks

This unit requires you to complete three assessment tasks.  You need to complete all tasks successfully in order to achieve a Competent outcome. 

The below is a summary of each task

Assessment Task 1 = Quiz (Due week 4)
Assessment Task 2 = Role Play (Due week 9)
Assessment Task 3 = Portfolio (Due week 15)

Assessment Task 1: Develop an emotional intelligence role play Due date: Week 9

Summary and Purpose of Assessment

By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate their skills and knowledge in evaluating their emotional intelligence and how they respond to workplace situations. including working collaboratively with team members and gather their feedback.

Assessment Task 2: Evaluate Emotional Intelligence Portfolio Due date:  Week  15  

Summary and Purpose of Assessment
Completing this activity will allow students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge to model workplace behaviours that demonstrate emotional management and critical thinking.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix that maps all the assessments is available on Canvas.

Other Information

Submission Requirements

You should:

     • Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date via Canvas. 
     • Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
     • When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration
       and statement of authorship.
     • Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.

Late Submission Procedures

You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.

Extension of Time.  If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to the Program Coordinator Suzanne Bevacqua suzanne.bevacqua@rmit.edu.au for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.

More information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

The Form to use is found in the section "How to apply."

Special Consideration. Where more than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration.  Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.

More information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration

Resubmission (VE Programs)

If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a course assessment task (or you do not submit the assessment tasks/attend the assessment) you will be allowed one resubmission.  Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission in Canvas. 

If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.

Adjustments to Assessment

In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. 

More information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

Marking Guide (Competency):

You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.  You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing. 

  • CA Competency Achieved
  • NYC Not Yet Competent
  • DNS Did Not Submit for assessment

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