In what way can success factors in distance learning be used at campus? European First Year Experience 4th annual conference 13-15 may, Groningen

The island of Gotland European First Year Experience 4th annual conference 13-15 may, Groningen

– in the world heritage city of Visby Gotland University – in the world heritage city of Visby European First Year Experience 4th annual conference 13-15 may, Groningen

Presentation structure The Research Research design Research findings Thoughts Suggestions European First Year Experience 4th annual conference 13-15 may, Groningen

Teaching leadership for improvement A case study in distance learning effectiveness Mia Ljungblom - HGo Raine Isaksson - HGo 11th International QMOD Conference, 2008 Aug.20-22

Research background Constant change requires good leadership! Managers often lack leadership training! Teaching leadership is a challenge! Learning leadership on distance could be even more of a challenge!!! Are satisfied students an indicator that they have internalised the theory and that the theory is relevant? 11th International QMOD Conference, 2008 Aug.20-22

Research design Research questions to what extent is Gotland University's current leadership teaching transferred into practical use in organisations? how relevant are the basic theories used on the courses? which are the success factors? which are the areas of improvement? 11th International QMOD Conference, 2008 Aug.20-22

Research design questionnaires reliability document studies interviews 11th International QMOD Conference, 2008 Aug.20-22

Research findings Course Thinking about theories (%) Transfer and use of knowledge Course Thinking about theories (%) Using theories (%) Individual and group based Leadership 92.2 75.8 Leadership and Organisation 90.7 84.6 11th International QMOD Conference, 2008 Aug.20-22

Research findings Relevance of chosen leadership theories Other 18% Group dynamics 40% Situation based leadership 27% Organization 10% Communication 5% Other 18% 11th International QMOD Conference, 2008 Aug.20-22

Understands own role in group Research findings Relevance of chosen leadership theories Have you learnt more about yourself? – yes 89.2% Understand my own behavior 29% leader style 19% Understands own role in group 22% How others can be influenced 14% Improved self- confidence 16% 11th International QMOD Conference, 2008 Aug.20-22

Understands own role in group Research findings Relevance of chosen leadership theories Have you learnt to co-operate better with others? – yes 68.8% Understand my own behavior 25% Understand my leader style 10% Handle problems better 20% Improved self- Confidence 11% How others can be influenced Understands own role in group 18% 11th International QMOD Conference, 2008 Aug.20-22

Research findings Relevance of chosen leadership theories Have you become more secure in your working role? – yes 73.4% Understand my own behavior 9% Understand differences in organizations 8% Handle/understand others in the group 31% Knowledge about leadership 27% Improved self- confidence 25% 11th International QMOD Conference, 2008 Aug.20-22

Research findings education proceeds from reality Success factors education proceeds from reality content and speed of feedback pedagogy – structure, holistic perspective, flexibility, varied literature, “peer review” easy to recognise theories and models from real life teachers are “on” 11th International QMOD Conference, 2008 Aug.20-22

What is most important for the student during the first semester? Thoughts…. What is most important for the student during the first semester? European First Year Experience 4th annual conference 13-15 may, Groningen

Thoughts…. Safeness Structure See the individual Personal caring Motivation Social coherence European First Year Experience 4th annual conference 13-15 may, Groningen

How can we make it more valuable for the student? Thoughts…. How can we make it more valuable for the student? European First Year Experience 4th annual conference 13-15 may, Groningen

Match the student needs….and they don´t always know what they need!! Thoughts…. Match the student needs….and they don´t always know what they need!! European First Year Experience 4th annual conference 13-15 may, Groningen

Suggestions… Teaching and practicing group dynamics Teachers studying Communication - feedback Reflection about themselves See each student and meet them where they are European First Year Experience 4th annual conference 13-15 may, Groningen