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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: 2022/3

Module Convenor: Dr Selin Kudret
Email: s.kudret@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

AHEP online module


Summary module description:

ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE AHEP PROGRAMME?Ìý

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This module explores advanced leadership development and coaching skills alongside their underlying neuroscientific and psychological underpinning.? It comprises 8 hours of online content, together with 12 hours of 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 students?the?opportunity?to 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 of?basic and advanced coaching?tools and techniques which deliver effective behavioural change??Ìý

  • To enable students to learn from their own practical experience and reflection?Ìý

  • To?explore?psychological tools and techniques for use at an individual and organisational level?Ìý

  • To understand neuroscience and the psychology of change which informs advanced-level coaching practice?Ìý


Assessable learning outcomes:


  • Reflection on?skills?of?using the tools and techniques during the?module?Ìý

  • Ability to integrate learning from this module with learning from the?other leadership elements of the MSc Exec in Leadership and Strategic Studies?Ìý


Additional outcomes:


  • Increased awareness and confidence in working with a wide range of individuals?Ìý

  • Increased flexibility and resources to respond to presenting issues from coaches?Ìý

  • An understanding of how people develop patterns of behaviour, and how these can be changed?Ìý

  • Personal experience of the world from different perspectives?Ìý

  • Ability to explain the psychological underpinnings of effective coaching and behavioural change interventions?Ìý


Outline content:


  • Foundations?of Coaching?Ìý

  • Understanding the?Neuroscience?approach to behavioural change?Ìý

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

  • Setting the scene for third wave cognitive behavioural approaches and their translation to coachingÌý

  • Introduction?to the?Transtheoretical?Model of change??Ìý

  • Understanding the development of motivational interviewing approach, as a tool for behavioural change?Ìý

  • Explore its application in coaching??Ìý



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Global context:

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


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.? The module is structured around selected psychological approaches to coaching, with a series of practical activities for each topic.? An on-line tutor will support students as they work through the content.?? The on-line tutor will ensure students cover?the key topics from the syllabus with a range of support material and facilitated o n-line discussion both s ynchronous and asynchronousÌý


Contact hours:
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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:

3,000-word individual reflective assignment?Ìý



3,000-word individual critical assignment?Ìý


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:

Resubmission of the failed elements of the module.Ìý


Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 22 September 2022

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

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