Preparing for your exam

Organization

In order to take the exam, you have to submit a front page + an outline for your exam (in pdf) on the link provided by the school (wiseflow).

You have to hand in your practical product for the exam.

You can learn more about the outline and the practical product on this page.

Outline for the exam

The front page must contain the following information:

  • The name of the course and the name of the subject

  • Title and subtitle

  • Student's full name

  • Name of the teacher

  • Name of the school

  • The date

  • Endorsement if the material has to be treated confidentially

  • Number of characters including spaces (figures count for one character).

Content and scope of the outline:

An outline is characterized by:

  • It does not exceed one standard page and is accompanied by a bibliography

  • It indicates in keywords the theoretical basis of the practical product

The disposition must contain:

  • Your problem statement

  • The theories you have chosen to view your problem statement in light of.

  • Your bibliography with reference to this website, some of the articles we have posted, or other articles, books, or films you have read/seen in connection with your education.

Practical product

Alongside the outline for your exam, the practical product is the basis for the oral examination.

It is here:

  • you demonstrate your ability to translate theory into a practical product

  • you present your solution, which could be a feedback conversation, conflict resolution, a meeting where you talk about/teach others about the topics from the course, the difficult conversations, rules of conduct for the company/your communication, or similar.

How to structure your exam

1. Feel free to use PowerPoint or other visual presentation.

2. Make a brief presentation about yourself.

3. Briefly describe your problem statement and why it is so relevant/important to address.

4. Highlight your issue

5. Analyses

  • Which model/theory have you worked with?

  • How did you collect the data/knowledge/empirical evidence related to the theory?

  • What does your empirical evidence show when you look at it with the theories?

  • What was your practical product - and what did you learn from it?

  • The key results from the analysis i.e. what have you found out - i.e. your reflection?

6. Conclusion

Here you answer your question in the problem statement.                   

7. Perspective

The further or different perspectives on the task.

8. The action plan - where do you go from here?

What actions will you take, or have you taken, to solve the problem?

9. Own learning and development

Here you elaborate on what you have learned about yourself in coaching and conflict management. What are your strengths? Where do you have some development points? How will you work to bring your strengths more into play? How will you work on your development points?

 How do I prepare for and practice my exam presentation?

You must prepare a short presentation, as you only have 8 minutes.

Your exam consists of 3 parts: 1) Your practical project, 2) your exam presentation, and 3) the oral presentation.

Make sure you spend your time wisely!

A short presentation of yourself, the background to your problem, and your chosen project and presentation is a good start, as you get a sense of the energy and commitment.

Next you can move on to what you really want to present. Prioritize models and theories that have the highest impact on your problem statement.

This film describes the 'exam snake' where you focus on the theories and methods you have been working with and how they relate to your everyday life and your practical product.

For the exam it is important

  • That you use the correct academic terms.

  • Challenge yourself to come up with as many perspectives as possible.

  • That you involve your practical product.

  • That you reflect on your own consciousness and thus the possibility of creating change.

In conclusion:

  • Give a conclusion to your problem statement

  • Be specific about what you want to do in the future

  • Reflect on what you have gained from the course

Good advice

  • Prepare e.g. a PowerPoint presentation/plans you review or something else to support your presentation visually.

  • Time moves fast - so think about how you want to spend your time - and prioritize.

  • It's about being able to put theory into practice: your thoughts and the activities you've set in motion (and therefore your practical examples from everyday life) are worth their weight in gold for the exam.

  • Prioritize talking most about what has given the best results.

  • Finally, put a broader perspective on your case - preferably looking into the future. Tell us what you have learned. What has been important, what thoughts has it triggered etc. And how do you stick with it?

  • Practice - many times. Say it out loud so you have your phrasing down.

  • Remember to bring your written exam paper in 3 copies, so you have one for the examiner, me and yourself.