International Brochure_SONM Cork

School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC

CENTRE FOR THE INTEGRATION OF RESEARCH, TEACHING & LEARNING (CIRTL) University College Cork is one of the lead institutes in Ireland for Teaching and Learning. The Centre for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) in UCC has coordinated accredited courses in Teaching and Learning since 2004. The name

life in University College Cork and sample the Irish culture. Participants can attend an intense one-month course in Cork or the more in depth 3 month, 6 month or 9 month courses. On completion of the course participants will receive: • A certificate acknowledging professional development in English language proficiency. • A certificate acknowledging professional development in integrating research, teaching and learning. • Access to links and archives that will sustain their research work in this field. • The course also provides a pathway to the online European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) certified programme in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

Programme for Postgraduate Students: The PhD preparation programme focusses on the development of key skills to ensure postgraduate students are well equipped to begin their doctoral studies. Participants will develop transversal skills which are essential for doctoral education such as writing for academic purposes, managing data, publishing in international journals, communication skills and networking. It also includes specific language development skills and the postgraduate student develops key skills and knowledge to support their smooth transition into doctoral studies as well as offering participants the opportunity to enjoy campus life in University College Cork and sample the Irish culture.

CIRTL reflects the Centre’s particular expertise and reputation in research-informed teaching and learning practices. For further details, visit: www.ucc.ie/en/cirtl/internationalscholars/ Programme for Visiting Lecturers: The Programme for Visiting Lecturers is a unique offering that combines support for integrating research, teaching and learning with English language development, as well as offering participants the opportunity to enjoy campus

Costings for the Courses (*Advertised Prices do not include accommodation or living costs)

CIRTL

DURATION (DATES)

COST*

Four week winter school: February/March each year

€2,300

Winter School

€2,460

Four week summer school: July/August of each year

Summer School

€3,050

Three months: September-December each year or January-March each year

One Semester

€5,910

Six months: September-March each year

Two Semesters

€9,885

Nine months: September -May/June each year

Academic Year

Such programmes would be costed based upon the needs of course participants and would ordinarily cost €800 per week.

Students can also avail of additional focussed disciplinary inputs with the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC through engagement in skills training with academic staff within the School and its advanced simulation centre or participating in clinical field visits.

*Additional Disciplinary Specific Sessions can be arranged to complement the CIRTL Programmes outlined above

Contact: Dr Catherine O’Mahony, Director, CIRTL. Email: catherine.omahony@ucc.ie Tel +353 (0)21 4902919/2690 *For specific nursing and midwifery disciplinary programme content please Email: b.drake@ucc.ie and S.Kelleher@ucc.ie

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