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diploma in arts (training and education) - year 2

   

Key facts

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed the Certificate in Training and Education or they may apply for exemptions/credits through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process .

NFQ Level: 7	Award: Diploma in Arts (Training and Education)
ECTS weighting: 90 ECTS	Mode of study: Part-time, distance and blended learning programme delivered through self-study texts, regional workshops and online activities
Next start date: September 2013	Duration: 1 academic year (September – April)

Course aims and outcomes

The programme focuses on advancing the knowledge, skills and competence of those in training roles. On successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Develop course aims, learning outcomes and content;
• Apply the principles of good facilitation to establish a motivating learning environment;
• Select optimum pedagogical approaches for the adult learner;
• Implement a strategy of managing and motivating people in training strategy contexts;
• Plan community development projects, and evaluate how such projects build capacity in the economic, cultural, political and social life of a community;
• Explain the key skills of basic research in the social sciences;
• Apply the principles and skills of research planning and design to the implementation a work-based research project.

Course structure

Students will have to attend 1-day and 2-day workshops throughout the academic year (see table below). This usually amounts to 9 days in total.

Modules	ECTS	Workshops
Management of Training and Education	10	2 days
Course Design	10	2 days
Course Delivery	5	2 days
Understanding Communities	5	1 day
Introduction to Research in the Social Sciences	5	1 day
Work-based Project	10	1 day

assessment and study progression

Assessment is based on a combination of written assignments, written examinations, online contributions and an end-of-year project.

Successful participants may progress to the Bachelor of Arts (Training and Education) - Years 3 & 4.

applications and further information

Please contact the Course Administrator below regarding Application Forms (and other relevant forms).

Pauline Dillon
Tel: 091 494059
Email: pauline.dillonnuigalway.ie

    

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