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Date posted: September 2024
| Module Title |
PASS Leadership |
| Module Code |
PSYC210 (ITS) / PSY1030 (Banner) |
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Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Psychology |
| Module Co-ordinator | Sinead Smyth | | | Module Teachers | - | |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
Not Available |
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Co-requisite |
Not Available |
| Compatibles |
Not Available |
| Incompatibles |
Not Available |
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None
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Description
Module Aims:
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) is a scheme where more advanced students on a programme facilitate study sessions for Year 1 students. PASS Leadership is a module aimed at increasing the leadership and communication skills of student facilitators of cross-year study sessions.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of peer assisted learning and the roles of those involved.
2. Identify and implement key communication and facilitation skills necessary for successful PASS groups.
3. Critically evaluate the leadership skills essential for the organisation, structure and conduct of PASS sessions.
4. Hold effective PASS study sessions.
5. Engage with academic and school staff as required
6. Critically reflect on personal and leadership growth throughout the PASS process.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 6 | Online asynchronous lectures delivered via Loop | | Seminars | 12 | Including initial training and weekly planning/debriefing sessions. These will be scheduled synchronous online activities | | Group work | 10 | PASS Sessions | | Online activity | 12 | No Description | | Independent Study | 85 | Preparation for sessions and independent work on CA. | | 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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Performance evaluation | Planning, running and reflecting on PASS sessions. Occasionally observed and evidenced by session plans and reflections to be included in the portfolio. | 30% | n/a | | Portfolio | A substantial reflective piece evidencing reflection on PASS more generally and individual leadership skills and growth more specifically. | 70% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories:
Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module.
Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element. |
| * ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
- Topping, K. J. (Ed.). (2001). .: 0, Peer assisted learning: A practical guide for teachers., Brookline books,
- Schwarzer, R. (Ed.). (2014).: 0, Self-efficacy: Thought control of action., Taylor & Francis.,
- Lepper, M. R., & Greene, D. (Eds.). (2015).: 0, The hidden costs of reward: New perspectives on the psychology of human motivation., Psychology Press.,
- Cottrell, S. (2017).: 0, Critical thinking skills. Macmillan Education.,
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Other Resources
None |
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