Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. 1D6466E0-7BDC-0001-38AA-11702290B440 2. Develop a reflective practice approach in working as an educator/trainer. 3. 1D646C00-12AD-0001-7121-1C8015821D69 4. Create the appropiate conditions to maximise a positive learning environment for students in an education/training environment. 5. 1D646C00-9CD0-0001-A356-2ECCA820B6F0 6. Employ the requisite skills to manage situations of confrontation and conflict in an education/training environment. 7. 1D646C00-E6FA-0001-9D5C-1930604EF770 8. Integrate into their practice the necessary skills for working in a diverse education/training context. 9. 1D646C01-88BD-0001-FADD-1A0319201E62 10. Apply basic counselling, coaching and mentoring techniques to become a skilled helper as an educator/trainer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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