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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Social & Personal Dev. with Comm. Skills
Module Code	ES132
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Peter Tiernan Semester 2: Peter Tiernan Autumn: Peter Tiernan
Module Teacher	Peter Tiernan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This skills-based module will provide learners with the basic skills needed for independent learning and social and interpersonal interaction, giving a foundation for developing critical thinking skills. It will also facilitate the beginning of reflective practice, guide in the recognition of learning strengths and introduce and give practice in a range of communication skills permitting learners to work effectively in a range of learning situations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Indicate how the application of the skills of time and stress management permit the reaching of a healthy work-life balance.
2. Explain the development of an individual development plan based on identified personal learning strengths, including the taught independent learning skills - planning, goal-setting, prioritising and workload scheduling.
3. Demonstrate the role of communication in influencing interpersonal relationships in both personal and professional situations.
4. Show the role in achieving successful outcomes in a group-work setting of decision making, including critical evaluation, and the effects of social interactions.
5. Assess the skills and techniques needed to develop lateral, creative thinking.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Group work	15	Preparation and completion of group work
Assignment	24	Preparation and completion of assignment
Directed learning	14	Learning logs
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent learning	48	Own Reading & Research
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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Written assignment focussing on selected elements of the module	80%	Sem 1 End
Oral presentations	Group presentation with tutor, self and peer assessment elements	20%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement
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

Thompson, N.: 2009, People Skills, 3, Palgrave Macmillan, New York,
Palmer, S.: 2006, Coping with Stress at University: a survival guide, Sage, London,
Johnson, D.W.: 2003, Reaching Out: Interpersonal Effectiveness and SelfActualisation, 8th, Allyn and Bacon:, London,
Covey, S.: 2004, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: restoring the character ethic, [revised ed.], Free Press, New York,
West, R. and Turner, L. H.: 2006, Understanding Interpersonal Communication: Making Choices in Changing Times, Thompson Wadsworth:, Belmont, California,
Belbin, R. M.: 1996, Team Roles at Work, Heinemann:, London,
DeBono, E.: 1995, Serious Creativity, Harper Collins:, London,
Ludlow, R.: 1992, The Essence of Effective Communication, Prentice Hall:, Englewood Cliffs, NJ,
Daunt, S.: 1996, Communication Skills, Gill and Macmillan:, Dublin,
Marshall, L. and Rowland, F.: 1998, A Guide to Learning Independently, 3rd, Open University Press:, Buckingham,