| Credit Weighting: |
10
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| No. of Students: |
Min 12, Max 40.
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| Pre-requisite(s): |
None
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| Co-requisite(s): |
None
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| Teaching Period(s): |
Semester 2 or 3. (semester details for this module will be confirmed at the start of the programme).
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| Teaching Methods: |
8 x 3hr(s) Lectures (online); 1 x 6hr(s) Workshops (online); 20hr(s) Other (online self-directed learning, personal mindfulness practice, self-study using dedicated learning materials, continuous reflective practice via reflective journal)
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| Module Co-ordinator: |
Dr Séamus O Tuama, Centre for Adult Continuing Education.
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| Lecturer(s): |
Mr Pat O'Leary, Centre for Adult Continuing Education, Ms. Pascale De Coninck, Centre for Adult Continuing Education; Staff, School of Applied Psychology; Staff, Centre for Adult Continuing Education.
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| Module Objective: |
Provide participants with a strong and committed foundation in the development and practice of mindfulness.
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| Module Content: |
Eight week mindfulness based stress reduction programme informed in parts by mindfulness based cognitive therapy for the general public.
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| Learning Outcome: |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:- Practice Mindfulness following the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) process.
- Develop an experiential understanding of mindfulness through establishing a daily committed mindfulness practice with an appreciation of its boundaries.
- Reflect on the concepts of stress, stress reduction and wellbeing.
- Manage critical moments in the personal practice of mindfulness.
- Explore and implement formal and informal personal mindfulness practice.
- Define what mindfulness is and acknowledge boundaries.
- Identify examples in which self-awareness can help identify helpful and unhelpful thought patterns.
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| Assessment: |
Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (1 x 3,000 word reflective assignment, 150 marks; 4 x online mindfulness practices with online activities, 50 marks).
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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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