Module: Mediation Skills for the Learning Context

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Mediation Skills for the Learning Context
Module Code	ES203
School	78
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Jane O'Kelly Semester 2: Jane O'Kelly Autumn: Jane O'Kelly
Module Teachers	Jane O'Kelly
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the processes and skills necessary for effective interpersonal communication between educators/trainers and learners in an education and training environment. In this module students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to support the practice of teaching and learning in an education/training setting, for example, factors influencing a positive learning environment, managing the relationship in the learning environment, mediation skills for working with students with special education needs,skills & competencies for the intercultural learning environment,dealing with conflict, and professional and personal self-care for the educator/trainer.Students are expected to attend lectures and engage in group work to share and reflect on their experience with respect to the mediation aspect of the placement practice module on the programme.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop a reflective practice approach in working as an educator/trainer.
2. Create the appropiate conditions to maximise a positive learning environment for students in an education/training environment.
3. Employ the requisite skills to manage situations of confrontation and conflict in an education/training environment.
4. Integrate into their practice the necessary skills for working in a diverse education/training context.
5. Apply basic counselling, coaching and mentoring techniques to become a skilled helper as an educator/trainer.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Online activity	20	No Description
Independent Study	70	No Description
Independent Study	10	No Description
Lecture	24	No Description
Total Workload: 124

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

Reflection
Developing a Reflective approach to managing a learning environment,

Relationship building and maintenance
Managing the relationship in the learning environment,

Special Education Needs
Mediation Skills for working with students with Special Education Needs

Constructive confrontations
Teaching a challenging group

Counselling skills
A counselling approach to teaching/education – developing the process of skilled helping

Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Promoting the development of Resiliency among students

Other mediation methodologies
Coaching & mentoring in the educational & training environment

Intercultural competence
Skills & Competencies for the Intercultural Classroom,

Mindfulness
Professional and Personal self care- managing stress, avoiding burnout, asking for help, developing mindfulness in practice

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Reflective journal	Students will be required to present a learning journal reflecting on the process of how they have incorported the learning outcomes into the teaching practice element of the undergraduate programme in Education & Training	20%	Sem 2 End
Assignment	Students will be required to devise a plan of practice demonstrating the incorporation of mediation skills into their placement practice	80%	Sem 2 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

Ambrose, Susan A. et al: 2010, How learning works : seven research-based principles for smart teaching, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco : Jossey-Bass,
Bauman, S: 2008, Essential topics for the helping professional, Pearson/Alyn and Bacon, Boston:,
Bluestein, Jane.: 2010, Becoming a win-win teacher: survival strategies for the beginning educator, Thousand Oaks, Corwin Press, California, USA,
Bhave, Swati Y; Saini, Sunil: 2009, Anger management, Sage., Los Angeles :,
Chang, V.N., Decker, C.L. and Scott, S.T.: 2009, Developing helping skills: a step-by-step approach, Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, Belmont, CA:,
Conoley, Collie Wyatt, Conoley, Jane Close: 2009, Positive psychology and family therapy: creative techniques and practical tools for guiding change and enhancing growth, Wiley, Hoboken, N.J.:,
Gross Davis, Barbara: 2009, Tools for Teaching, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass,
Mentis, M. T: 2009, Bridging learning : unlocking cognitive potential in and out of the classroom., Corwin, Thousand Oaks, Calif.,
Lloyd, C: 2010, Vocational rehabilitation and mental health, Blackwell Pub, Chichester, U.K; Ames, Iowa:,
Powell, Sara Davis: 2010, Wayside teaching: connecting with students to support learning, Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, Calif.,
Sousa, David A.: 2009, How the brain influences behavior: management strategies for every classroom, Corwin Press, California,
Shifren, Kim: 2009, How caregiving affects development : psychological implications for child, adolescent, and adult caregivers, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC,
Shapiro, Shuana L. and Carlson, Linda E.: 2009, The Art and Sciences of Mindfulness: Integrating Mindfulness into Psychology and the Helping Professions, American Psychological Association., Washington, DC,
Woolfolk, Anita: 2007, Educational psychology., 10th ed, Allyn & Bacon, Boston, MA:,
Thompson, N: 2010, People skills., 3rd ed, Palgrave Macmillan., New York:,
Velleman, R., Murgatroyd, S.J. and Aris, S.: 2010, Counselling and helping, 2nd ed., Wiley-Blackwell, Malden:UK,

Other Resources

6341, Journal, 0, Journal of Educational Psychology, 6342, Journal, 0, British Journal of Educational Psychology, 6343, Journal, 0, Educational Psychologist, 6344, Journal, 0, Educational Psychology in Practice, 6345, Journal, 0, Pastoral Care in Education, 6346, Journal, 0, International journal for educational and vocational guidance, 6347, Journal, 0, Journal of vocational education & training, 6348, Journal, 0, People management, 6349, Journal, 0, International journal of training and development,

Programme or List of Programmes

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)

Date of Last Revision

10-JUL-09

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