Interpersonal Relations

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he methodology used aims the development of interpersonal relationship’s skills and reflection around its importance for personal well being, professional success and citizen actions. These methodologies are active, student centered and based on group activities and tasks. The contents are presented and developed with several features. Assessment is by ongoing evaluation or by examination. The first takes place during the semester and may involve individual written tests, reflective learning portfolio or project, individual or group.  This assessment also includes the participation in classes and proposed activities, demonstrating critical thinking skills, initiative, scientific rigor, organization, creativity, involvement and progress in the process.

Grading methods:

Continuing Evaluation

•             Group project – 50.0%

•             Group dynamics exercise – 20.0%

•             Class participation – 30.0%

Exam

•             – exam – 100.0%

Competencies to be acquired and/or developed with a view to application in academic and professional contexts: relational and cooperation in multidisciplinary teams and working groups and with different audiences; conflict management; of oral expression and communication; of criticism and assertiveness; of resilience; of optimism; social responsibility; leadership; understand human relationships in work contexts and the creation process and well-being and good conviviality in groups.

Topic 1 – Self-knowledge and personal development

Self-knowledge; self-concept; self-efficacy; and self-esteem

Emotional intelligence

Resilience and personal control

Topic 2 – Personal relationship and effective communication

Interpersonal relations in labour context

Communication and relational styles

Bases of effective communication

Topic 3 – Cooperation and Leadership

Conformism and persuasion

Cooperation and team work

Leadership and qualities of leaders.

• - Individual and/or Group Work - 50.0%
• - Group Dynamics Exercise - 20.0%
• - Attendance and Participation - 30.0%

• - Exam - 100.0%

NAO

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Fachada, M.O. (2012). Psicologia das relações interpessoais (2ªed.). Lisboa: Rumo.

Manes, S. (2014). 83 jogos psicológicos para a dinâmica de grupos. Lisboa: Paulus.

UMJ (Understanding My Journey. Soft Skills Development for Young People) (2020). Understanding my Journey: A TOOLKIT for Soft Skills Development for Young People I / KIT de ferramentas para o desenvolvimento de soft skills em jovens (versão portuguesa). www.understandingmyjourney.eu