| Credit Weighting: |
5
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| No. of Students: |
Min 20, Max 35.
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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: |
6 x 3hr(s) Lectures; 1 x 3hr(s) Tutorials; 79hr(s) Directed Study (self-directed study)
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| Module Co-ordinator: |
Dr Séamus O Tuama, Centre for Adult Continuing Education.
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| Lecturer(s): |
Staff, Centre for Adult Continuing Education.
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| Module Objective: |
To equip participants with fundamental skills required for working in youth and community-based setting.
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| Module Content: |
Group facilitation skills, leadership, conflict resolution, listening and communciation skills. The communication process will be introduced in terms of non-verbal communication, effective listening, facilitation and leadership and communication in groups. Skills in working with youth and adult groups will also be included.
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| Learning Outcome: |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:- Describe the elements of the communication process.
- Differentiate between verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Demonstrate an insight into the models of communication.
- Identify and put into practice good listening skills.
- Define facilitation and look at some aspects of the facilitation process.
- Appreciate how groups evolve and progress and be familiar with skills needed to work with groups
- Describe leadership roles and facilitation styles.
- Recognise the notion of group dynamics and identify some common stereotypes who inhabit groups.
- Use key writing skills for the purpose of effective communication.
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| Assessment: |
Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x Journal of Learning focussed on the experience of Group Work, 75 marks; Class contribution, 25 marks. The experiential aspect of this module is of particular importance to the development of group work skills).
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| Compulsory Elements: |
Continuous Assessment.
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| Penalties (for late submission of course/project work etc.): |
Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% 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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