| Credit Weighting: |
5
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| No. of Students: |
Min 12, Max 30.
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| Pre-requisite(s): |
None
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| Co-requisite(s): |
None
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| Teaching Period(s): |
Semesters 1 or 2 or 3. (semester details for this module will be confirmed at the start of the programme).
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| Teaching Methods: |
24hr(s) Lectures (including demonstrations, group work, dyads, practice)
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| Module Co-ordinator: |
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| Lecturer(s): |
Staff, School of Applied Psychology; Staff, Centre for Adult Continuing Education.
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| Module Objective: |
Provide participants with a strong foundation in reflective inquiry to examine their mindfulness practice. Give opportunity to reflect on acceptance, mindfulness and committed action in Acceptance and Commitment Training.
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| Module Content: |
Reflective practice, acceptance and commitment training, nine attitudinal foundations of mindfulness.
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| Learning Outcome: |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:- Define and engage with reflective practice in mindfulness.
- Engage with journal writing.
- Evaluate the function of the nine attitudinal foundations of Mindfulness.
- Critically examine the concepts of acceptance, mindfulness and committed action in Acceptance and Commitment Training.
- Critically review the role of values in ACT.
- Appreciate the ethical considerations involved in Mindfulness.
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| Assessment: |
Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3,000 word reflective assignment).
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| Compulsory Elements: |
Continuous Assessment. Personal mindfulness practice.
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| Penalties (for late submission of course/project work etc.): |
Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
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| Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: |
40%.
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| End of Year Written Examination Profile: |
No Formal Written Examination.
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| Requirements for Supplemental Examination: |
Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the Module Coordinator).
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