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New Learning Experiences at GMIT


Peer Assisted Learning Leadership Module


This five credit module is an innovative approach that focuses on developing transferable skills that will enhance graduates employment opportunities and their ability to perform successfully in a competitive environment.


This module is offered to students in second, third or fourth year of their programme in each school. Students undertake an intensive leadership training programme and develop leadership, communication and professional development skills through the facilitation of weekly ‘Peer Assisted Study Sessions - PASS’ with first year programme groups. Since September 2010, over 150 students have undertaken the module at GMIT.


For further information on the GMIT PASS programme visit www.gmit.ie/pass or email pass@gmit.ie


Civic Engagement Module & Student Toolkit


Engaging GMIT Students in Responsible and Challenging Actions for the Common Good.


In 2010, GMIT developed a Service Learning module (worth five credits) titled ‘Civic Engagement’ and a learning support ‘Toolkit’. It is currently available to students in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of their programme as an elective.


The new civic engagement module is aimed at multi disciplinary groups and embeds community engagement activities with academic programmes in GMIT. To date students from the Business, Hotel and the Engineering school have undertaken the module and engaged in community projects with a range of charity organisations such as COPE, local primary schools and international non-profit organisations such as Camara.


The new learning toolkit developed functions as the student’s main reference point for the GMIT Civic Engagement Module. It contains content for a series of workshops and tutorials, serves as a reference tool for students placement in the community (learning through service), and outlines the assessment methods for the GMIT Civic Engagement module. The toolkit topics include: Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Community Based Learning; The Roles and Responsibilities of the Institute, the Student, and Community Partners; Communication Tools and Techniques to Support the Civic Role; and Techniques for Community Based Learning.


This new civic engagement learning and assessment opportunity in GMIT has enhanced the student learning experience and is now cultivating a new generation of graduates who can relate better to democracy, diversity and social responsibility issues.


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