Module Code: H8PDS
Long Title Professional Development Skills
Title Professional Development Skills
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: Michael Goldrick
Module Author: Michael Goldrick
Departments: NCI Learning & Teaching
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse, structure and present oral and written information in a variety of formats as applied in an early childhood education setting / adult learning education setting.
LO2 Identify and facilitate the removal of, common barriers to communication.
LO3 Demonstrate an awareness and proficiency in project management skills.
LO4 Understand, prepare and be effective in group coaching and team facilitation as applied in an early childhood education setting / adult learning education setting.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introductory Communications Concepts
• Business report writing • Models of Project management; • Ghantt Chart management. • Effective business communication skills in an early childhood setting/ adult learning setting.
Principles of Written and Oral Presentations
• Structure of reports • Marshalling the data • Basic principle of clear writing • Diction, projection and clarity • Speaking to an audience – techniques to use • Writing class assignments and essays • Report writing • Dealing with technical information • Use of graphics, tables etc.
Interactive Skills and principles of Coaching
• Interpersonal psychology • Feedback and stimulation • Understanding body language in early childhood and adult education settings. • Handling questions • Dealing with criticisms • Listening techniques • Coaching and Facilitation in an early childhood education setting / adult learning setting.
Interpersonal Communication
• Psychological principles underpinning interpersonal communication • Meetings • Interviews • Negotiation and problem resolution • Communication in small groups • Large group communication
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Practical % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Role Play: learners will take part in a series of scenarios surrounding conflict management, resolution, group facilitation and coaching. Each learner will be expected to act as both a facilitator and peer reviewer of performances. These role play scenarious will be designed to devleop skills in early childhood education settings and adult learning education settings respectively.
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 35
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learners will complete a short business report relating to change management and outline the steps needed to manage change and resistance. This report will contain evidence of literature analysis, problem analysis, proposed actions and Ghantt chart diagrams.
Assessment Type: Presentation % of total: 25
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learners will present a summary of their business report to their peers and talk through the needed steps to actualise their vision.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture per week 2 Every Week 2.00
Independent Learning Time No Description 8.5 Every Week 8.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture per week 2 Per Semester 0.17
Independent Learning No Description 8.5 Per Semester 0.71
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.17
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • McClave, H.. (2008), Communication for business, 4th edition. Gill and McMillan.
  • Ro Gorell. (2013), Group Coaching: A Practical Guide to Optimizing Collective Talent in Any Organization, Kogan Page Publishers, [ISBN: 0749467606].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Farnmount, T.. (1988), Fast Track, Hodder and Stoughton.
  • Fisher. R and Ury. W.. (1992), Getting to Yes, Century Business.
  • Joss, M. W.. (1999), Looking good in presentations, Coriolis.
  • Montross, D. H. and Shinkman, J.. (1992), Career Development, theory and practice, USA.
  • Pedler, M, Burgoyne, J., Boydell, T.. (2001), A manager’s guide to self-development, McGraw-Hill.
  • Stewart, J.. (1999), Employee Development Practice, Pitman.
  • Thomson, J.. (1999), Changing Patterns of Management Development, Blackhall.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • [Journal], People management.
  • [Journal], HRD Ireland.
Discussion Note: