Module Details

Module Code: EDUC8063
Title: Positive Wellbeing&Resilience
Long Title: Positive Wellbeing & Personal Resilience
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2020/21 ( January 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of how to develop and sustain their positive wellbeing. It will focus on providing the students with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement strategies to enhance their resilience and promote positive behaviour change. This will be delivered using evidence-based research and practices from relevant areas of wellbeing and positive psychology, Particular focus will be placed on the Junior Cycle Wellbeing Programme as a functioning model that can be embedded in a school's culture and ethos.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify and analyse the causes and impact of positive and negative stress for students in higher education
LO2 Plan and implement a personal intervention plan to enhance positive wellbeing in the 6 key pillars; physical activity, diet, sleep, mental health, relationships and substance control.
LO3 Identify and utilise positive psychology practices to enhance overall personal wellbeing for students in higher education
LO4 Reflect on a personal intervention plan, not limited to identifying supports and barriers to positive behavior change and habit formation at a personal and University level.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Wellbeing in Higher Education
Understanding of what is meant by wellbeing for students in higher education and beyond. Understanding of the many factors that contribute to positive and negative wellbeing. Understanding and identifying what is causing stress and impacting negatively on their wellbeing.
Practicing Self Care
Developing self care strategies in key areas of relationships and mental health. Modifying substance use, physical activity levels, nutritional practices, sleep hygiene and relaxation practices.
Behaviour Change and Habit Formation
Discussing and utilizing models of behaviour change. Enhancing personal motivation, autonomy, goal setting and habit formation.
Positive Psychology
Undertaking of positive psychology interventions including setting highly valued goals, identifying and using personal strengths, savouring pleasures and being grateful, finding flow and meaning in life.
Indicators and aspects of Wellbeing in Secondary Education
Focusing on how wellbeing can be developed in learners through relationships, policy and planning, curriculum and culture in schools through Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle. Identifying key indicators of wellbeing as set out by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment and developing a plan as to how these can be implemented. Defining the role of wellbeing for enhancing teaching and learning for students and staff.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
The student will reflect on their Personal Intervention Plan using a predefined template.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 75
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
The student will provide evidence on how they have identified and analysed relevant pillars of wellbeing that require change. Students will develop and implement a personal intervention plan with the overall aim of enhancing positive wellbeing.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact A series of lectures and interactive discussions in the defined areas of the module Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Workshop based tutorial focusing on the application of knowledge, the utilisation and implementation of various stratgies,tools,skills and resources for personal positve wellbeing Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent study and reflective practice Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact A series of lectures and interactive discussions in the defined areas of the module Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Workshop based tutorial focusing on the application of knowledge, the utilisation and implementation of various stratgies,tools,skills and resources for personal positve wellbeing Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent study and reflective practice Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA). (2021), Junior Cycle Wellbeing Guideline, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment.
  • Bonniwell I, Tunariu AD. (2019), Positive Psychology; Theory, Research and Applications, Oxford University Press., London,.
  • Wener W.K. Hoeger, Sharon A. Hoeger, Cherie I. Hoeger, Amber L. Fawson. (2018), Fitness and Wellness, 13th. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 978133739290].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Nanette E. Tummers. (2013), Stress Management: A Wellness Approach, Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781450431668].
  • Clear, J.. (2018), Atomic Habits, Random House Business Books, [ISBN: 9781847941831].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Seligman MEP, Csikszentmihalyi M. (2000), Positive Psychology: an introduction, American Psychologist, 55, p.5-14..
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 8 Mandatory