Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:08
ED555B Compassion is the second course in the MSc in Studies in Mindfulness. The key study theme is the role and importance of compassion within mindfulness. ED505B Compassion is unique not only in prioritising the study of compassion but also in developing compassion within mindfulness practice. Specific topics include evolutionary psychology, our compassionate nature and ‘the undercurrent and the observer’.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course topics are the following:
- Understanding Compassion:
(i) Recognising one's own compassion and what gives rise to compassion
(ii) Developing and in-depth understanding of the concept of compassion
(iii) Critical engagement in self-compassion and compassion for others
- Practising Compassion:
(i) Becoming more compassionate
(ii) Using compassion as a value and disposition in a professional setting
(iii) Identifying obstacles and challenges to practising compassion
- Critical Analysis of the Concept of Compassion: drawing upon research, relating a critical analysis of the concept of compassion to personal practice and experience and to a selected professional context.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 39 | Feedback Weeks | 43 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback- in text comments and summative feedback |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Consolidate, critically review and enhance understanding of the practice of compassion |
| Factual | Analyse | Demonstrate a critical understanding and knowledge of principles and key features of compassion practises. |
| Factual | Understand | Convey use of reading and use this to support points made in discussion. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Practice and reflect critically on methods of self-compassion and compassion for others in both a personal and professional context. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Deal with complex issues and make informed judgements with regards to compassion practice |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 31 | Feedback Weeks | 35 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedbacks- in text comments and summative feedback |
Word Count | 4000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Critically analyse, consolidate and review knowledge and thinking on compassion as covered within the course. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Identify and critically explore the application of compassion in a selected professional setting. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues with regards to compassion in the context of mindfulness. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate a critical understanding and knowledge of theories, principles, definitions and key features of compassion in the context of mindfulness. |
| Factual | Understand | Convey use of reading and use this to support points made in discussion. |
There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Analyse | Demonstrate a critical understanding and knowledge of principles and key features of compassion practises. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Consolidate, critically review and enhance understanding of the practice of compassion |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Practice and reflect critically on methods of self-compassion and compassion for others in both a personal and professional context. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Critically analyse, consolidate and review knowledge and thinking on compassion as covered within the course. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues with regards to compassion in the context of mindfulness. |
| Factual | Understand | Convey use of reading and use this to support points made in discussion. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Deal with complex issues and make informed judgements with regards to compassion practice |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate a critical understanding and knowledge of theories, principles, definitions and key features of compassion in the context of mindfulness. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Identify and critically explore the application of compassion in a selected professional setting. |
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