Griffith College Training & Education Unit
Orla Keane Special Purpose Award in Training and Education, Lecturer, Retail Design
Special Purpose Award in Training and Education Postgraduate Diploma in Training and Education MA in Training and Education
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Have you got a level 8 degree and are interested in gaining a qualification to teach or train in your area of expertise? Is teaching in post compulsory and higher education something you may be interested in? Are you a trainer or HR consultant and would like to secure a qualification in training? Would you enjoy the prospect of sharing and exploring your teaching or training experiences (and challenges) with other like-minded colleagues? Does the prospect of networking and potentially securing contacts or further work interest you? If you answered YES to any of the above questions then Griffith College Training and Education Unit have a programme to suit you. Griffith College Training and Education Unit offers a facility for those in education and training to revitalise their teaching and training by building on their existing skills and competencies, sharing practice and experience, and being introduced to leading edge research, support tools, pedagogies and resources. It is designed to create a collaborative, reflective and developing community of practitioners, in a structured way. There are two programmes to choose from: • Special Purpose Award in Training and Education (20 ECTS credits at level 9 on the NFQ) €1,750* • Postgraduate Diploma in Training and Education (60 ECTS credits at level 9 on the NFQ) €3,750* • Masters of Arts in Training and Education (90ECTS credits at level 9 on the NFQ) €5,250* *all fees listed are subject to a registration fee of €250
The Special Purpose Award is an embedded award. The four modules which make up this programme are Pedagogical Practice; Assessment Strategy; Programme Design and Evaluation and Reflection. All have 5 ECTS credits attached. These are the modules you all have received exemptions in (see shaded modules below).
2014–2015 DELIVERY SCHEDULE Special Purpose Award Cert
Postgrduate Diploma
Masters
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Module Title Pedagogical Practice 1 Assessment and Programme Design Reflective Practice and Development Technology Enabled Learning Research Methodolody Psychology and Inclusivity in HE and Training Pedagogical Practice 2 Professional Practice and Management Dissertation
ECTS 5 10 5 5 10 10 5 10 30
Module Module 1 Programme Design Module 2 Pedagogical Practice 1 Module 3 Assessment Strategy Module 4 Evaluation and Reflection Module 5 Technology Enabled Learning Module 6 Research Methodology Module 7 Psychology of Training and Education Module 8 Inclusiveness in Training and Education Module 9 Pedagogical Practice 2 Module 10 Professional Practice and Management
Module 11 Dissertation / Dissertation by Practice
Dates
Time
Lead Tutor
Fri. 26th Sept. 2014 10–5pm Fiona O’Riordan Sat. 27th Sept. 2014 9–12 noon Fri. 31st October 2014 10–5 pm Fiona O’Riordan Sat. 1st Nov. 2014 9–12 noon Fri. 28th Nov. 2014 Sat. 29th Nov. 2014
10–5 pm Angela O’Keefe 9–12 noon
Sat. 27th Sept. 2014 1–3.30 pm Sat. 1st Nov. 2014 1–3.30 pm Sat. 29th Nov. 2014 1–3.30 pm
Fiona O’Riordan
Fri. 30th Jan. 2015 Fri. 27th Mar. 2015
10–5pm 10–5 pm
Tricia Harris Rob McKenna
Sat. 31st Jan. 2015 Sat. 28th Mar. 2015 Sat. 30th May 2015
9–3.30 pm Angela O’Keefe 9–3.30 pm 9–3.30 pm
Fri. 27th Feb. 2015 Sat. 28th Feb. 2015
10 am–5 pm Melanie 9–3.30 pm Eggleston
Fri. 24th Apr. 2015 Sat. 25th April 2015
10 am–5 pm Orla Butler 9–3.30 pm
Fri. 29th May 2015
10 am–5 pm Angela O’Keefe
Fri. 19th Jun. 2015 Sat. 20th Jun. 2015 Sat. 27th Jun. 2015 Sat. 25th July 2015
10 am–5 pm Mary O’Driscoll 9–3.30 pm 9–3.30 pm 30 minute presentation slot Individual time TBC
Scheduled meetings Allocated supervisor with Supervisor Targeted Support Workshops
SPECIAL PURPOSE CERTIFICATE IN TRAINING AND EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TRAINING AND EDUCATION MASTERS IN TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Testimonials ‘I would highly recommend the Programme and I am very happy that I decided to take the plunge and go for a Level 9 course (and that specific one) as I think it has made a big difference to where my career will go from here.’ Niamh Gallagher, 2012 Graduate [Niamh changed career and secured lecturing work in the Institute of Technology sector shortly after completing this programme].
‘I found the course not only engaging and stretching but also extremely relevant to current issues in education. It challenged me to consider and reflect on my own views on teaching and education and make changes where appropriate. It not only espoused the theory of best practice in education, but also provided an example of best practice in action through the delivery of the programme with clear learning outcomes, assessment methods and aligned teaching practice. It was an excellent course, thoroughly enjoyable and a great learning experience I would highly recommend it’. Sue Saunders, 2011 Graduate [Sue is a self-employed Human Givens Practitioner and trainer].
Testimonials ‘I really enjoyed the Special Purpose Training and Education programme. Furthermore, it gave me the courage to start lecturing and I have been doing so for the last couple of years so I am sure it is of great benefit to complete the course.’ Vanessa Diaz, 2010 Graduate [Vanessa secured full time lecturing work in the Institute of Technology sector, shortly after completing this programme, and is now doing a PhD].
‘The course provided a bridge between my professional training and development experience and the field of higher education. It gave practical insights into areas such as higher education curriculum, pedagogical practice, assessment and Higher Education Policy and additionally, enabled me to study with lecturers already working in the HE environment. While helping me to build my understanding of HE, the course also gave me the belief that I could change my career and become a lecturer’ Ita Kennelly, 2009 Graduate [Ita continued her studies and completed an M.Ed and is now doing her PhD in Education. In addition, Ita is lecturing parttime. Ita re-invented her career as a result of taking this programme].
For further information contact Jacquie Ryan Email: jacquie.ryan@gcd.ie Phone: 01 4150421 Website: www.gcd.ie
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