3 ECVET/ECTS / EQF level 7 / 1st and 2nd year of study – TOT
Module Description:
This module provides the foundation for understanding the educational process in the field of psychotherapy through a contemporary, andragogical, and didactic framework. The focus is on the fundamentals of the teaching process, curriculum planning and structuring, teaching and assessment methods, as well as the application of educational methodology in working with adults in the context of psychotherapy education.
Special emphasis is placed on training trainers to design educational modules, facilitate experiential learning processes, structure teaching units, and integrate theoretical knowledge with practice. The module includes an analysis of contemporary educational approaches, including hybrid and asynchronous learning, as well as the application of principles of inclusivity and universal design for learning.
The module includes:
- Fundamental principles of adult education – understanding the development of professional identity through education.
- Curriculum planning and design – selecting content, defining objectives, and learning outcomes.
- Teaching methodologies – experiential learning, active learning, discussion, and reflection.
- Evaluation strategies – formative and summative methods, authentic assessment.
- Different formats of delivering education – in-person, online, and hybrid models; synchronous and asynchronous approaches.
- Inclusivity in education – application of universal design for learning and adaptation to different learning styles.
Learning Outcomes
Competencies:
By the end of the module, participants will be able to:
a) Plan and design educational modules in accordance with the principles of adult education.
b) Apply various methods and approaches in delivering psychotherapy education.
c) Use contemporary assessment methods in education and develop evaluation criteria.
Knowledge:
By the end of the module, participants will have acquired:
a) Theoretical knowledge in the field of educational methodology and didactics.
b) Understanding of andragogical principles and teaching styles.
c) Insight into the challenges and trends in contemporary psychotherapy education.
Skills:
By the end of the module, participants will have developed:
a) The ability to structure teaching content and plan learning.
b) Skills in facilitating theoretical and experiential segments of teaching.
c) The capacity to adapt teaching methods to the individual needs of trainees.
Assessment of Knowledge and Competencies:
The module is assessed through:
- Presentation – presentation of an educational unit/module plan.
- Presentation – demonstration of an educational method and its advantages in a specific context.
- Discussion – analysis of examples of good practice and challenges in facilitating education.
| Total learning hours: 90 hours | Independent study (literature, assignments, preparation): 30 hours |
| Contact hours (lectures, discussions, exercises, practical work): 50 hours | Assessment of knowledge (presentations, talks): 10 hours |