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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2014 - 2015
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ReflectionDeveloping a Reflective approach to managing a learning environment,Relationship building and maintenanceManaging the relationship in the learning environment,Special Education NeedsMediation Skills for working with students with Special Education NeedsConstructive confrontationsTeaching a challenging groupCounselling skillsA counselling approach to teaching/education – developing the process of skilled helpingUnderstanding Emotional IntelligencePromoting the development of Resiliency among studentsOther mediation methodologiesCoaching & mentoring in the educational & training environmentIntercultural competenceSkills & Competencies for the Intercultural Classroom,MindfulnessProfessional and Personal self care- managing stress, avoiding burnout, asking for help, developing mindfulness in practice | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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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, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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