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AHME02 - Neuroscience and Psychology for Behavioural Change

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AHME02-Neuroscience and Psychology for Behavioural Change

Module Provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: ICSC(L)
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2020/1

Module Convenor: Dr Sinem Bulkan

Email: s.bulkan@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

AHEP online module


Summary module description:

ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE AHEP PROGRAMMEÌý



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This module explores advanced leadership development and coaching skills alongside their underlying neuroscientific and psychological underpinning.Ìý It comprises 8 hours of online content, together with 12 hours of live tutorial and discussion board, guided coaching practice, reading and reflection.Ìý



This module is designed to offer practical training in core technologies of Coaching and Behavioural Change. The tools and techniques covered in the module will be presented and practiced in a coaching style, thus giving studentsÌýtheÌýopportunityÌýto see coaching in action and try the techniques themselves.Ìý



This module is designed for students who wish to undertake further study in psychological theories and neuroscience that will help them to deepen their understanding and employ a broader range of tools and techniques in their coaching practice.Ìý


Aims:



  • To gain practical experience and understanding ofÌýbasic and advanced coachingÌýtools and techniques which deliver effective behavioural changeÌýÌý




  • To enable students to learn from their own practical experience and reflectionÌý




  • ToÌýexploreÌýpsychological tools and techniques for use at an individual and organisational levelÌý




  • To understand neuroscience and the psychology of change which informs advanced-level coaching practiceÌý




Assessable learning outcomes:



  • Reflection onÌýskillsÌýofÌýusing the tools and techniques during theÌýmoduleÌý




  • Ability to integrate learning from this module with learning from theÌýother leadership elements of the MSc in Leadership and Strategic StudiesÌý




Additional outcomes:



  • Increased awareness and confidence in working with a wide range of individualsÌý




  • Increased flexibility and resources to respond to presenting issues from coachesÌý




  • An understanding of how people develop patterns of behaviour, and how these can be changedÌý




  • Personal experience of the world from different perspectivesÌý




  • Ability to explain the psychological underpinnings of effective coaching and behavioural change interventionsÌý




Outline content:



  • FoundationsÌýof CoachingÌý




  • Understanding theÌýNeuroscienceÌýapproach to behavioural changeÌý




  • Explore the structure of the brain, common human biases and functions which relate to coaching practice through a neuroscience approachÌý




  • Setting the scene for third wave cognitive behavioural approaches and their translation to coaching&n bsp;




  • IntroductionÌýto theÌýTranstheoreticalÌýModel of changeÌýÌý




  • Understanding the development of motivational interviewing approach, as a tool for behavioural changeÌý




  • Explore its application in coachingÌýÌý




Global context:

The content will be in an international context to reflect the global nature of employment and deployment.ÌýÌý


Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The content is delivered on-line in a guided self-study format with directions to associated content, textbooks and journal articles.Ìý The module is structured around selected psychological approaches to coaching, with a series of practical activities for each topic.Ìý An on-line tutor will support students as they work through the content.ÌýÌý The on-line tutor will ensure students coverÌýthe key topics from the syllabus with a range of support material and facilitated o n-line discussion both synchronous and asynchronous


Contact hours:
Ìý Autumn Spring Summer
Lectures 8
Tutorials 12
Work-based learning 20
Guided independent study: 60
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Total hours by term 100 0 0
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Total hours for module 100

Summative Assessment Methods:
Method Percentage
Written assignment including essay 100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

No examination


Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

1,500-word individual reflective assignmentÌý



1,500-word individual critical assignmentÌý


Formative assessment methods:

Live online tutorial session, discussion boards, feedback from peers andÌýtutors.ÌýÌý


Penalties for late submission:

Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the arrangements as laid out in the programme guide.


Assessment requirements for a pass:

Module pass mark of 50%Ìý


Reassessment arrangements:

These are in accordance with the arrangements for resubmission as laid out in the programme guide.ÌýÌý


Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 6 May 2020

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.

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