Module Details
| Module Code: |
EDUC8065 |
| Title: |
Educator Health & Wellbeing
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Long Title:
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Health & Wellbeing for Educators
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 ) |
| Field of Study: |
1420 - Education Studies
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| Module Description: |
This module is designed to support the learner’s ability to reflect on their wellbeing and select appropriate strategies to promote optimum health. Learners gain an understanding of the importance of self-care as an educator. Learning is experiential in nature; therefore, regular class attendance is required to successfully complete the assessment components.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Use an appropriate reflective model to explore application of the pillars of a healthy life |
| LO2 |
Reflect on presenting stressors and explore effective strategies to manage these |
| LO3 |
Critique the importance of developing the skills of a compassionate mind |
| LO4 |
Design a plan to nurture and support the self-care of the educator |
| LO5 |
Use role play as an appropriate and effective strategy to regulate the sympathetic nervous system |
| 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).
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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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Exploring and Practicing the Pillars of a Healthy Life
Health as physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing; recognising and managing micro stressors; understanding and valuing relaxation, healthy eating, movement, and sleep; understanding the components of habit formation and habit change; the importance of nature for healthy living and impact of nature deprivation; the power of personal connections; digital smarts.
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Understanding Compassion
Exploring attributes of compassion such as care for wellbeing, sensitivity, sympathy, empathy, non-judgement, and distress tolerance; exploring the skills of a compassionate mind – compassionate reasoning, imagery, attention, sensory experience, behaviour, and feelings; cultivating compassionate thoughts and practicing compassion.
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Making Sense of Life’s Challenges
Evolution of skills and interests from reptiles to mammals to humans; sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system; regulating our emotions; appreciating mixed emotions; understanding social roles and responsibilities; understanding your sense of self; acknowledging human needs; practicing self-care; understanding your thoughts; exploring emotions; building positive relationships; improving resilience; caring about wellbeing through breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, gratitude, journaling, engaging with therapists.
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Self-Care as a Professional Responsibility
Personal and professional stressors; how neglected or uncontrolled stressors impact on educator’s relationships with children, colleagues, and relevant stakeholders.
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Reflective and Reflexive Practice as Change-Makers
Exploring models of reflection such as Gibbs, Kolb, Schon, Atkins, and Murphy.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Class-based discussion on key thematic areas in this domain of study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent and Guided Research into core topics associated with the module content |
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 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Class-based discussion on key thematic areas in this domain of study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent and Guided Research into core topics associated with the module content |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Chatterjee, R.. (2018), The 4 Pillar Plan: How to Relax, Eat, Move and Sleep Your Way to a Longer, Healthier Life, Penguin Life, [ISBN: 9780241303559].
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Barry, H.. (2023), The Power of Connection: Change your relationships, transform your life, Orion, [ISBN: 1409199916].
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Bolton, G. & Delderfield, R.. (2018), Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development, 5th. SAGE Publications, [ISBN: 1526411709].
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Bradford, D.L. & Robin, C.. (2021), Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues, Penguin Life, [ISBN: 0241406811].
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Fogg, B.J.. (2019), Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything, Virgin Books, [ISBN: 0753553244].
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Welford, M.. (2016), Compassion Focused Therapy For Dummies, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., [ISBN: 1119078628].
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| Other Resources |
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Podcast, Chatterjee, R.. Feel Better Live More,
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Podcast, Shetty, J.. On Purpose with Jay Shetty,
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Website, Professional Development Service for
Teachers (PDST). Teacher Wellbeing,
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