Embedding compassionate micro skills of communication in higher education: implementation with psychology undergraduates
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Authors | Harvey, Caroline, Maratos, Frances, Montague, Jane, Gale, Maggie, Gilbert, Theo and Clark, Karen |
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Abstract | Many students struggle with group-based assessments. The pedagogic approach of the ‘compassionate micro skills of communication’ (CMSC) aims to equip students with the skills necessary to work effectively in group settings. To this end, students studying on a core psychology module involving group-work, received structured CMSC learning in seminars. Following its implementation, analysis of data from four student and one staff focus groups, using thematic analysis, indicated support for the pedagogic approach. Four themes emerged: the use of CMSC for addressing unhelpful group behaviours; employing helpful group behaviours; enhancing inclusivity; and areas for CMSC improvement and roll out. Quantitative data collection is still on-going and will be reported elsewhere. However, our preliminary analysis of the qualitative data provides good support for utilising a CMSC pedagogic approach in Higher Education regarding both its efficacy and potential positive impact. |
Keywords | Compassion, Communication Skills, Higher Education |
Year | 2020 |
Journal | Psychology of Education Review |
Publisher | British Psychological Society |
ISSN | 1463-9807 |
Web address (URL) | http://hdl.handle.net/10545/625434 |
hdl:10545/625434 | |
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Publication dates | 01 Sep 2020 |
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Deposited | 30 Nov 2020, 16:35 |
Accepted | 30 Aug 2020 |
Contributors | University of Derby and University of Hertfordshire |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/93ywy/embedding-compassionate-micro-skills-of-communication-in-higher-education-implementation-with-psychology-undergraduates
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