Social skills training Field of study: Pedagogy
Programme code: W3-N1PE19.2024

Module name: Social skills training
Module code: ER21
Programme code: W3-N1PE19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the classes will be to understand the essence and conditions of the communication process, create an atmosphere conducive to good communication and effective teaching/learning, and develop other social skills useful in the work of an educator/teacher. The following topics will be covered during the classes: • The importance of communication in relationships between people. • Theories of communication. • Types of communication. • Active listening – principles and techniques. • Obstacles to communication and overcoming them. • Analysis of interpersonal behavior (including assertiveness). • Coping with stressful situations. • Creative problem solving. • Developing presentation skills. • Developing negotiation skills. • Performing self-assessment. • Action planning. • Developing team management skills.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is able to analyze and apply methods supporting the educational process. [U01]
 KN3_U07 [2/5]
The student is able to analyze and apply the work methods of teachers, educators and school counselors. [U02]
 KN3_U07 [2/5]
The student knows and understands the methodology for developing social skills. [W01]
 KN3_W14 [4/5]
The student knows and understands the methodology of work of a teacher, tutor and school counselor. [W02]
 KN3_W12 [3/5] KN3_W14 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [1] 20 Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – staged drama/drama [b06] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work U01 U02 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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