TS1S011 - Introduction to Personal and Professional Development 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | TS1S011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Personal and Professional Development | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Module Leader: | Michael Kay | ||
| Module Team: | Emma Dalgleish, Anna Fox, Andrew Dale, Kirsten Amis, Anna Playle, Kirsty Richards | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100495 - counselling | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To facilitate the development of emotional intelligence (EQ), emotional regulation and psychological resilience.
To facilitate the development of professional competencies and an understanding of their professional role in the community.
Content Summary
Emotional Intelligence:
Self-awareness, awareness of others and awareness of self in relationships with others via Personal Development Group sessions.
The inter-relating of morals, values, beliefs and behaviour.
Psychological Resilience:
Emotional Regulation Systems (threat mind, drive mind, wise mind).
Mindfulness practice
Psychological vulnerability and self-compassion
Professional Practice:
Reflective practice and writing.
Professional engagement via ‘orientation placement’ (non counselling activity) - 40 hours.
BACP Membership.
Commitment to experiential learning.
*In order to meet the Professional Practice criteria for the course it is a requirement that you attend and actively participate in at least 80% of all timetabled lectures, meetings and other learning activities arranged as part of this module.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 9 |
| External visits | 12 |
| Independent Study | 77 |
| Placement | 40 |
| Directed Study | 35 |
| Groupwork | 18 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 9 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate personal growth including deeper awareness of self and self in relationships with others through sustained commitment to reflective practice reflecting the BACP ethical framework. |
| LO2 | To demonstrate professional competencies and autonomy in continuous professional development. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | A reflective write-up of students recorded (journal) reflections of their experiences and responses to situations. | 0 | 1500 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Professional Portfolio comprising professional and placement documentation; evidence of CPD and reflective evidence of professional growth and competencies. | 0 | 2500 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |