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

Module Title	Classroom Mediation Skills
Module Code	ES437
School	School of Education Studies
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Paul King Semester 2: Paul King Autumn: Paul King
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to assist student teachers to develop and maintain the mediation and interpersonal skills necessary for effective facilitation of teaching and learning in a second level school context. In this module students will develop the knowledge, skills and understanding related to creating a positive learning climate, responding proactively to situations of conflict, working in the context of educational diversity, working collaboratively with other partners in the education process and managing student and teacher wellbeing.Students are expected to attend and contribute to lectures, actively participate in support tutorials and seek to create a direct link with the work of their teaching practice placement.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate their present level of mediation skills in light of a systematic understanding of contemporary knowledge of classroom management and develop a flexible plan of action to maximise a positive learning environment in a second level school context.
2. Employ, as a result of critical awareness, the requisite mediation skills to manage situations of confrontation and conflict in a second level school context.
3. Select from a range of advanced skills those necessary for working in diverse education settings and develop these to a high level leading to integration into practice.
4. Apply the basic mediation skills associated with the processes of counselling, coaching and mentoring to become a skilled helper as a teacher.
5. Act as a team member in a wide variety and often unpredictable variety of professional relationships and ill defined contexts with other partners in the education process - for example with,parents, senior management, year heads, class tutors, school chaplain, guidance counsellor, HSLO.
6. Learn to self-evaluate and take responsibility for continuing academic/professional development by identifying the coping strategies to maintain resilience, promote well being and retain a positive outlook amidst the demands and stresses of teaching in the school setting.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	12	Active participation in follow up tutorials linked to the module
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)	24	Includes presentation , discussion and debate on presented material and interaction in lectures
Independent learning	90	Includes reading of moodle material, active reflection on teaching practice placement, research and reading for assessment for learning purposes
Total Workload: 126

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

Module Outline.
Developing a Reflective approach to enhance the skills of mediation./Theestablishment phase of classroom mediation- beginnings, transitions and endings/Classroom climate-promoting positive behaviour & preventive discipline/ Mediating with a difficult class - constructive confrontation/A counselling approach to teaching – developing the process of skilled helping/Understanding the students personal context and extrinsic factors for relationship building/promoting positive mental health for student and teacher/Liaising with specialised staff and parents in matters of mediation/Mediating in a diverse culture including with students with special educational needs..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Students will present a plan of action based on reflective practice in the context of their school placement with evidence of how they have incorporated the mediation skills necessary for effective teaching and learning.	80%	Sem 1 End
Reflective journal	Students will be required to attend a biweekly tutorial session and from this participation identify areas of strength in their teaching practice and areas in need of further development	10%	Sem 1 End
Practical/skills evaluation	Assessment of the use of Drama in Education component of this module is based on attendance and participation in a biweekly session. As evidence of participation, students are asked to submit a log of their response to three of the Drama in Education techniques explored in this module.	10%	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

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