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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Mediation Skills for the Learning Context
Module Code EDU1079 (ITS: ES203)
Faculty Policy & Professional Practice School DCU Institute of Education
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
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.
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WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Online activity20No Description
Independent Study70No Description
Independent Study10No Description
Lecture24No Description
Total Workload: 124
Section Breakdown
CRN20355Part of TermSemester 2
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC1Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorOrna FarrellModule TeacherJane O'Kelly, Melissa Lynch
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reflective journalStudents 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 & Training20%Sem 2 End
AssignmentStudents will be required to devise a plan of practice demonstrating the incorporation of mediation skills into their placement practice80%Sem 2 End
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

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

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Indicative Reading List

Books:
  • 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,


Articles:
None
Other Resources

  • Journal: Journal of Educational Psychology,
  • Journal: British Journal of Educational Psychology,
  • Journal: Educational Psychologist,
  • Journal: Educational Psychology in Practice,
  • Journal: Pastoral Care in Education,
  • Journal: International journal for educational and vocational guidance,
  • Journal: Journal of vocational education & training,
  • Journal: People management,
  • Journal: International journal of training and development,

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