Civic Engagement
Summer School-July 2017
All classes are free of charge!
Who can attend? All welcome! The workshops are suitable and open for anyone interested.
Where? All classes take place at DCU in the Community, Shangan Road, Ballymun
How to enrol?To book a place on one or more workshops drop in to our centre on Shangan Road
or phone/email Gisela on 01 700 8800, communityinfo@dcu.ie
Week 1 |
| 12th July, Wednesday, 10.00—11.30: Social Psychology—Introduction |
What makes us think, feel and behave in certain ways? Group behaviours, famous experiments Facilitator: Orla Mooney, DCU BSc Psychology |
| 13th July, Thursday, 10.00—12.00: Public Speaking—Take the Terror Out of the Talk |
Effective public speaking and presentations, tips for speaking in public with confidence Facilitator: Elaine Metcalfe, Adult Educator and Public Speaking Coach |
| 14th July, Friday, 10.00—12.00: Poster Perfect: Fun and Easy Ways to Publicise with DYI Posters (iMac) |
Fun session on creative digital media—from brainstorming, through editing photos, sketching poster designs, Facilitator: Siobhan Clancy, Digital Media Trainer |
Week 2 |
| 17th July, Monday, 10.00—11.00: The Psychology of Self-Regulation |
Introduction to resilience, emotional regulation and improving self-control Facilitator: Dr Lorraine Boran, BSc. Psychology Programme Co-ordinator, Lecturer, DCU School of Nursing and |
| 19th July, Wednesday, 10.00 – 11.00: Personal Well Being and Connectiveness |
Facilitator: Dr Liam MacGabhann, Senior Lecturer, Mental Health Practice; Director, Healthy Living Centre, |
| 20th July, Thursday, 10.00 – 11.00: Multiculturalism in Ireland: Current Challenges and Responses |
Challenges and responses to multiculturalism in Ireland, and the new government strategy on integration Facilitator: Dr Veronica Crosbie, Lecturer, DCU School of Languages and Intercultural Studies |
| 21st July, Friday, 10.00 – 11.00: Mediation Skills in the Workplace |
Interactive session to introduce you to resolving workplace challenges through negotiation and facilitation Facilitator: Dr Trudy Corrigan, Lecturer and Researcher, DCU Institute of Education |
Week 3 |
| 24th July, Monday, 10.00 – 11.00: Creative Thinking - Develop Your Creativity Skills |
Fun creative thinking and problem solving activities and challenges Facilitator: Joanna Ozarowska, Coordinator, DCU in the Community |
| 27th July, Thursday, 10.00 – 11.00: Why Can’t Everyone Be Like Me? |
The challenge of working effectively with different personalities and motivational profiles Facilitator: Prof. Finian Buckley, Professor of Work and Organisational Psychology, DCU Business School |
Download printable DCU in the Community Summer Programme - July 2017