Module: Social&Personal Dev with Communication Skills

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Social&Personal Dev with Communication Skills
Module Code	ES125
School	78
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Jane O'Kelly Semester 2: Jane O'Kelly Autumn: Jane O'Kelly
Module Teachers	John Lalor Kathy Harrison Peter Tiernan Jane O'Kelly
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

None
Written Assignment

Description

This skills-based module will provide learners with the basic skills needed for independent learning and social and interpersonal interaction, giving a foundation for developing critical thinking skills. It will also facilitate the beginning of reflective practice, guide in the recognition of learning strengths and introduce and give practice in a range of communication skills permitting learners to work effectively in a range of learning situations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Indicate how the application of the skills of time and stress management permit the reaching of a healthy work-life balance in the context of life long learning
2. Explain the development of an individual development plan based on identified personal learning strengths, including the taught independent learning skills - planning, goal-setting, prioritising and workload scheduling.
3. Demonstrate the role of communication in influencing interpersonal relationships in both personal and professional situations.
4. Show the role in achieving successful outcomes in a group-work setting of decision making, including critical evaluation, and the effects of social interactions.
5. Assess the skills and techniques needed to develop lateral, creative thinking for use both as a learner and as a future teacher

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Independent Study	15	Preparation and completion of group work
Assignment Completion	24	Preparation and completion of assignment
Online activity	14	Online discussion
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent Study	48	Own Reading & Research
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Personal Learning & Goal Setting
Students will study the design of personal learning plans, goals and objectives, personal and work goals, work/life balance, the identification and drawing up of learning goals, the prioritisation of these goals in relation to the learning on this programme;

Group- & Team-Work
Through exploring this theme students will understand the nature of groups, maximising individual contribution; Interpersonal Skills - personality profiling, self-esteem, relationship building; Communications - listening, feedback, non- verbal communication, facilitation styles and conflict resolution in the learning situation

Time Management
Examining key elements of effective time management, keeping time logs, drawing up and prioritising tasks, setting deadlines

Stress Management
Explore the theories of stress, responses to stress, management of stress

Creativity
This theme focuses on developing creativity through lateral thinking, creative problem solving, utilising learning strengths, applying the concepts of Multiple Intelligences, learning strengths: completing an Inventory of Learning Styles, identify learning strengths and weaknesses and develop strategies to develop areas of weakness

Critical Evaluation & Reflection
learning logs, making use of feedback, peer-evaluation, debriefing after learning incidents

Group Work:
Semi-independent learning in groups - learner-led group discussions and preparation for end-of-semester group presentation

Independent Learning:
Reading, research and writing a relective log

Tutorials:
Tutor-led class discussions on the current topic and revision of earlier topics covered in lectures

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Written Assignment focussing on selected elements of the module	80%	Sem 1 End
Presentation	Group Presentation with Tutor and Self and Peer Assessment elements	20%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Thompson, N.: 2009, People Skills, 3, Palgrave Macmillan, New York,
Palmer, S.: 2006, Coping with Stress at University: a survival guide, Sage, London,
Johnson, D.W.: 2003, Reaching Out: Interpersonal Effectiveness and SelfActualisation, 8th, Allyn and Bacon:, London,
Covey, S.: 2004, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: restoring the character ethic, [revised ed.], Free Press, New York,
West, R. and Turner, L. H.: 2006, Understanding Interpersonal Communication: Making Choices in Changing Times, Thompson Wadsworth:, Belmont, California,
Belbin, R. M.: 1996, Team Roles at Work, Heinemann:, London,
DeBono, E.: 1995, Serious Creativity, Harper Collins:, London,
Ludlow, R.: 1992, The Essence of Effective Communication, Prentice Hall:, Englewood Cliffs, NJ,
Daunt, S.: 1996, Communication Skills, Gill and Macmillan:, Dublin,
Marshall, L. and Rowland, F.: 1998, A Guide to Learning Independently, 3rd, Open University Press:, Buckingham,

Other Resources

24681, Moodle, 0, Web-based resources will be added to Moodle during the course,

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
ET	BSc in Education & Training
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
NAVET	Non Award Visitor (Education & Training)
SMPE	Single Module Programme Education

Date of Last Revision

12-OCT-10

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